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MIAMI – Today in Aviation, French all-business airline La Compagnie (B0) made its maiden flight to New York’s Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in 2014. Founded by Frantz Yvelin in 2013, the company was originally known as DreamJet. Its aim was to offer a full business class service using a low-cost structure. The airline started …
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MIAMI – For 2021, Airline Ratings, the Australia-based aviation safety and product rating agency awarded its coveted Airline Excellence Award. The first award went to Qatar Airways (QR) for Best Airline, nabbing the prestigious spot from last year’s winner, Air New Zealand (NZ), which held the title for several other years in the past. This …
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Summary List Placement Pretty much everyone has dreamed of having their own private island. And you don’t have to be Richard Branson-level rich to make it happen thanks to vacation rental sites like Airbnb. From Stockholm to Michigan, there are hundreds of scintillating private island listings, offering everything from a white-sand tropical getaway in …
Summary List Placement The Citi Premier® Card’s 3x bonus categories include supermarkets, restaurants, and gas stations. It also earns 3x on hotels and airfare, making this a great card whether you’re traveling or at home. You can access Citi’s airline transfer partners or redeem points for travel, cash, or other rewards. Read Insider’s guide …
MIAMI – Frontier Airlines (F9) is expanding in Atlanta, growing to include international flights from ATL in its route network. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution today reports that it is an apparent bid to steal market share from other airlines, primarily Southwest (WN), that have scaled back such routes. In September, F9 will add six routes from …
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MIAMI – Aircraft names are not just a combination of letters and numbers randomly assigned. There is a well-thought-out system behind them, and every manufacturer has a code for its aircraft names. Let’s take a deep dive into the origins of the aircraft naming conventions from some of the most important aircraft manufacturers in the …
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MIAMI – Last week, Uep! Fly (WT), Spain’s newest island hopper, commenced operations with an ATR 72 aircraft. The airline is a subsidiary of the established Spanish carrier Swiftair, sharing the same IATA code. The first flight took off on 16 July 2021 as WT7770 from its base in Ibiza (IBZ) en route to Palma …
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Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, accompanied by the oldest and the youngest humans to ever reach space, landed safely in Texas Tuesday after a “nominal flight” provided another boost to space tourism. Bezos, brother mark, 82-year-old Mary “Wally” Funk and 18-year old Dutch student Oliver Daeman launched aboard Blue Origin’s reusable New Shepard spacecraft on the …
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Summary List Placement Table of Contents: Masthead Sticky San Francisco is home to a world-famous skyline, the Golden Gate Bridge, stunning parks, an exciting food and arts scene, and is a major seat of tech. It also happens to be one of the most expensive cities in America. As such, San Francisco is also, …
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MIAMI – Today in Aviation, VARIG Airlines (RG), Brazil’s first airline and leading carrier from 1965 until 1990, ceased operations in 2006. VARIG can trace its history back to 1927 when the airline was founded by German aviator Otto Ernst Meyer-Labastille. Its first route, known as “Linha da Lagoa” (Lagoon’s Line), linked Porto Alegre, where …
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Photo: Qantas The multi-million-dollar upgrade of the airline’s Q200, Q300, and Q400 fleet was completed at the end of 2019. The airline has three 36-seat Q200s, 11 50-seat Q300s, and 31 74-seat Q400s. They operate on regional routes in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, the Australian Capital Territory, Tasmania, and South Australia. The post Qantaslink …
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Summary List Placement Table of Contents: Masthead Sticky One of Europe’s greatest cities, Barcelona teems with architectural masterpieces, innovative cuisine, and top-notch museums. The Catalan capital also provides plenty of opportunities to experience nature, with three miles of beachfront, a myriad of parks, and sweeping mountain ranges. Since moving here in 2017, I’ve welcomed …
Table of Contents: Masthead StickySummary List Placement It’s an excellent time to consider opening a new credit card, especially if you’re planning to travel again and looking to boost your points and miles balances. Nearly all of the big credit card issuers have recently launched massive new offers and promotions, including record-high welcome bonuses of …
MIAMI – Today in aviation, British European Airways rebranded itself as low-cost carrier Flybe in 2002 to become Europe’s largest independent regional airline. The airline can trace its history back to 1979 when Intra Airways and Express Air Services merged to form Jersey European Airways. The airline went on to develop an extensive network across …
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MIAMI – New Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Desaer seeks help from Portugal to deliver the first ATL 100 turboprop to its customers within six years. The aircraft would enter the light category of twin turboprops competing against aircraft such as the Viking DHC-6 twin otter, Let L-410 and the Dornier 228, and the new Cessna …
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Summary List Placement Citi ThankYou Rewards cardmembers can now transfer points to American Airlines AAdvantage. This limited-time transfer option is available from July 18 to November 13, 2021. Only certain Citi cards are eligible, including the Citi Premier® Card and Citi Rewards+® Card. Read Insider’s guide to the best travel rewards credit cards. Table …
Summary List Placement Airstream has been ramping up production efforts to accommodate the booming demand for its travel trailers and camper vans. And with this boost in production comes the need for more workers. But unlike other retailers and fast food companies that have been struggling to hire amid the US labor shortage, Airstream is …
MIAMI – In order to overcome crowding and queues, Air France (AF) has started a new document verification service termed “Ready to Fly.” The measure is effective since Saturday, July 17 on certain domestic and French overseas destinations. The initiative aims to put at the disposal of customers a tool allowing an advance check of …
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MIAMI – On Thursday, Honolulu-based Transair (Rhoades Aviation) was grounded by the FAA following an emergency water landing on July 2. The now infamous Transair Flight 810, which involved a Boeing 737-200, water ditched four miles south of Oahu following engine failures. Preceding the crash, radio communications indicate that both of the aircraft’s engines were overheating …
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MIAMI – Frankfurt Airport’s (FRA) long-awaited Terminal 3, due to launch in 2023, has been delayed by another two more years. The delay is yet another COVID-19 side effect. Key management of Fraport forecast a positive growth in air traffic in the coming years and hence have decided not to halt the works on the …
Summary List Placement Wearing masks onboard airplanes is here to stay. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has come out against lifting the federal mask mandate that requires travelers to don face coverings to prevent the spread of the coronavirus when using transportation modes including air, rail, and bus. “The truth is that the …
Summary List Placement In undisclosed locations near airports around the country this month, flight attendants are receiving training in aggressive self defense moves that are specially designed for close-quarters. Flight attendants learn the double-ear slap, the eye-poke, and the groin-kick. They learn tricks to swiftly disarm passengers with sharp weapons, and how to use items …
Summary List Placement Whoever said Disneyland was the happiest place on Earth has never been to Silo Ridge The private gated community and golf course with a laundry list of over-the-top amenities is a two-hour drive north of Manhattan. Its 245 homes are set on 850 lush acres near the quaint town of Amenia, New …
MIAMI – India’s flag carrier Air India (AI) has been up for sale for some years. Finally, its privatization is around the corner. Let’s look at how it all began. In the early 1930s, mail bound to India sent from the west was unloaded in Karachi, Pakistan. This mail was then sent to different parts …
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Summary List Placement Before I got married, I always dreamt of my wedding. And as an avid traveler, I knew it would be a destination day. So when it came time to plan it, my husband and I landed on Palm Springs, California, a happy space to savor stunning desert views, incredible hiking, design-forward …
MIAMI – Garuda Indonesia (GA) has reported a mammoth net loss of US$2.4bn in 2020. As a result, the auditor of the airline seems to raise doubt on the continuity of the flag carrier. According to asia.nikkei.com, the amount was revealed in a presentation by GA CEO Irfan Setiaputra to MPs at a parliamentary session …
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