Summary List Placement According to reports from the RV Industry Association, the number of households that own an RV is up to 11.2 million in North America. Over the past decade RV ownership has increased 26% and just this past March was a record-breaking month of sales for new RVs. Many people are also …
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Southwest Airlines to Pay Flight Attendants Double Overtime
MIAMI – Due to US airlines’ staffing struggle, Southwest Airlines (WN) will pay flight attendants double overtime on the 4th of July holiday weekend. The move was made because the airline is predicting a huge bump in travel during that time. In addition to FAs, ground-operations agents, and cargo agents will make twice the money …
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Will Saudi Arabia Have a Second Flag Carrier?
MIAMI – This week, Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia announced plans to build a second flag airline for the Western Asian country. Saudi Arabia is making the move in order to diversify its economy away from oil and become a global logistics powerhouse. Saudi Arabia seeks to advance its position as the world’s …
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Managing Business Travel after COVID
MIAMI – COVID has brought changes to the travel industry for tourists and businesses alike. But as lockdowns across the world ease, how can businesses manage travel for employees better, so that everyone can feel comfortable, organized and safe? Businesses across the world were expected to respond and adapt to the constant changes the pandemic …
The first Royal Caribbean Group cruise just set sail from the US after 15 months — see what it was like
Summary List Placement The cruise industry has been battered by the COVID-19 pandemic, which left cruise lines struggling financially and cruise ships docked for over a year. But after 15 months of no sailings, June 26 officially marks the return of cruising in the US. That Saturday evening was when the Celebrity Edge — run …
Qantas and Virgin Australia say NO to pets in the cabin
Qantas and Virgin Australia have dismissed suggestions comfort animals will be allowed onboard their planes when Australia’s airline regulator looks to relax its animal approval process in December. Currently, if a passenger wants to carry any animal in the passenger cabin of an Australian airline, it must get approval from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority …
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Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways Announce Codeshare Agreement
MIAMI – Following Alaska Airlines’ (AS) membership in the Oneworld Alliance, the airline has announced a new codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways (QR), a fellow member of the alliance. Over 150 of AS’ routes will be available for booking through QR beginning on July 1, allowing seamless connections for passengers between Doha and the West …
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18 of the best Airbnbs on US islands, including lake homes, beach cottages, and resort-style condos
Summary List Placement When you’re really in need of a holiday, there’s no better buffer for the everyday than an island escape. And although the U.S. is home to tropical islands like Hawaii and Puerto Rico, reaching these beautiful destinations on a whim can be quite pricey. Fortunately, there are many beautiful islands a …
The credit score you need for popular rewards cards like the Chase Sapphire Preferred and Capital One Venture
Summary List Placement It’s good to know the credit score you’ll need to get approved for a credit card before you apply. The popular Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card generally requires a minimum credit score in the high 600s. Credit score guidelines vary by card, but the issuer will always make the final approval decision. …
22 of the best beach hotels in Florida for an oceanfront getaway
Summary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead Sticky Every year, Dr. Stephen Leatherman, an author, professor, and director of the Laboratory for Coastal Research at Florida International University — a.k.a. Dr. Beach — offers his top 10 list of beaches in the nation. Using 50 evaluation factors, ranging from beach shape to bathing area bottom …
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Allegiant Air Announces 23 New Routes, Four New Cities
MIAMI – Allegiant Air (G4) has announced a barrage of new routes, including connections to four new cities in its route map. The new cities include Melbourne, Florida., Amarillo, Texas, Washington, D.C. and Minneapolis, Minnesota. The expansion continues G4’s focus on secondary cities, allowing the airline to compete with mainline carriers. Allegiant aims to increase flights …
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10 of the best Scottsdale hotels and resorts for beautiful desert landscapes, fantastic golf, and relaxing spas
Summary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead Sticky Beautiful desert landscapes, never-leave-here resorts, fantastic golf, and relaxing spas have long made Scottsdale one of America’s most sought-after resort destinations. But if that all sounds too sedate, know this city in the heart of Arizona also offers exceptional dining (try local wine), world-class art (you can …
United is upgrading most of its planes to include television screens, power outlets, and more by 2025 while getting rid of smaller jets
Summary List Placement United Airlines is giving its aircraft a massive upgrade to keep flyers entertained. The Chicago-based airline on Tuesday unveiled the largest aircraft order of its history for a total of 270 next-generation Boeing and Airbus aircraft. The order, part of the “United Next” plan, will overhaul United’s domestic fleet and make its …
China’s Chengdu Tianfu Airport Begins Operations
MIAMI – China’s newest commercial mega airport, Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU), began operations on June 27. The airport cost about 70 billion yuan (US$10.8bn) with construction taking five years. TFU will serve Chengdu, the capital of China’s Sichuan province and a major air hub. The site of the airport was chosen at Lujia Town, …
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Gas stations in some states are running out of fuel ahead of Fourth of July weekend and an oil-truck-driver shortage is to blame
Summary List Placement As millions of Americans hit the road for the Fourth of July weekend, many will be forced to grapple with elevated fuel prices and a gasoline shortage. The national average fuel price during the holiday weekend will be about $3.11 per gallon — 43% higher than this time last year and about …
Today in Aviation: First Flight of the Iconic Vickers VC10
MIAMI – Today in Aviation, the iconic Vickers VC10 took off on its maiden flight from Brooklands Airfield, Surrey at 17:25 GMT in 1962. The prototype – G-ARTA – took 19 minute to fly to nearby Wisley where extensive further testing and cabin fitting was carried out. At the time, Vickers engineers were …
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SWISS Unveils Premium Economy Service
MIAMI – SWISS International Air Lines (LX) has introduced the product and service characteristics of its new Premium Economy Class today. The carrier has also launched a sales campaign for the new class of travel. As such, the new Premium Economy Class will complete the seating range for LX’s current Economy, Business, and First Class …
United Airlines Unveils Largest Aircraft Order
MIAMI – United Airlines (UA) announced a massive order of 270 aircraft from both Airbus and Boeing, the largest for the airline as of yet. The first order is comprised of 200 Boeing aircraft – 50 of the 737 MAX 8 aircraft and 150 of the longer 737 MAX 10. This was followed by another order …
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United Airlines orders 270 Boeing and Airbus jets
United Airlines has announced the purchase of 270 Boeing and Airbus aircraft – the largest combined order in the airline’s history and the biggest by an individual carrier in the last decade. The ‘United Next’ plan it says “will have a transformational effect on the customer experience and is expected to increase the total number …
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United just made the largest aircraft order in its history for 270 new Boeing and Airbus jets with seatback screens, WiFi, and more first class seats
Summary List Placement The next era of United Airlines is now arriving. A Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft painted in United’s new colors arrived at the carrier’s Newark hub on Sunday ahead of a landmark announcement dubbed “United Next.” Its arrival straight from Boeing was the first of a new 270 aircraft order for some …
Trans-Tasman bubble to partially reopen but with COVID tests
The trans-Tasman bubble is set to partially reopen to travelers from four Australian states next week, but with a pre-departure testing requirement according to website Stuff.co.nz. New Zealand’s Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said that Cabinet had made the decision in principle to lift the pause to allow travelers from South Australia, ACT, Tasmania, and …
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Qatar Airways increases services to US destinations
Qatar Airways continues to strengthen its position as the leading international airline connecting the United States with Africa, Asia, and the Middle East with more than 100 weekly flights across its 12 gateways. These increased services are in addition to the airline expanding flights to several of its key global leisure destinations including Cape Town, …
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This was an incredible feat with an A380 and Jetman. Watch the video.
In 2015 an Emirates Airbus A380 flew in formation with Jetman Dubai in a breathtaking formation flight over Dubai to make aviation history. See the exclusive behind-the-scenes video below. The post This was an incredible feat with an A380 and Jetman. Watch the video. appeared first on Airline Ratings. read more ⇒ Source:: AirlineRatings.Com
FAA tells Boeing its 777X will not be certified till late 2023
The US safety regulator the FAA has told Boeing that its flagship 400-passenger 777X will not be certified till late 2023. In a letter, just revealed by the Seattle Times, the FAA rejected the company’s request to issue a Type Inspection Authorization Readiness saying “the aircraft is not yet ready for TIA.” This follows the …
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Here’s how I’m cashing in over 380,000 credit card points and miles for a post-pandemic dream trip to Africa
Summary List Placement After the COVID travel downturn, many folks are sitting on a huge stash of unused points and miles. Now is the time to book award travel while availability is plentiful, even to far-flung destinations. I turned points and miles into a bucket-list trip to Africa I plan to take later this …
15 incredible beach hotels in California including family-friendly resorts, boutique inns, and lavish adults-only enclaves
Summary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead Sticky As a Los Angeles-based travel journalist who has lived most of my life throughout California, I’m often the first person people ask for hotel advice around the state. And I’m happy to oblige; I’ve stayed at many of the best California beach hotels for work and leisure. …
Letter Reveals Boeing 777X Certification Woes
MIAMI – Airlines will need to wait a bit longer to take delivery of the Boeing 777X. FAA officials are insisting on additional testing due to insufficient data on software fixes and an in-flight incident that apparently triggered the plane to move without pilots’ input during a December flight. Bloomberg and Aerotime Hub report today …
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