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10 stunning Sedona hotels with breathtaking mountain views, wellness programs, and Southwestern style
Summary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead Sticky I’ll never forget the first time I visited Sedona, Arizona. It was about 10 years ago, just after I’d relocated to Phoenix, and as soon as I saw those iconic red rocks for the first time, the view hit me like a ton of bricks. It was …
Qatar Airways launches 787-9 with new Business Class Suite
Qatar Airways is launching its new Boeing 787-9 with its eagerly awaited new Business Class Suite, on some key routes to Europe and Asia, starting with Doha to Milan on Friday June 25. The 787-9 is scheduled for services from Doha to Athens, Barcelona, Dammam, Karachi, Kuala Lumpur, Madrid and Milan and has a total …
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Hotels.com is offering 50% off their 10 most popular places to stay if you book by June 26 — here’s what to know about each one
Summary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead Sticky Booking site Hotels.com recently revealed their most lusted-after properties by Americans this year. The properties people are eyeing range from city stays with New York skyline views to luxurious all-inclusives in Mexico to family-friendly resorts in the Caribbean. As a major added bonus, now through June 26, …
Skip summer crowds and book one of these 15 Airbnbs across the US in under the radar beach towns
Summary List Placement The US has 12,383 miles of coastline, though only a relative few of those strips of sand are well-known to tourists. As vaccinations become more widespread and travelers dream of a summer vacation once more, there’s almost nothing more relaxing than a trip to the beach. As a result, popular beaches …
Southwest CEO says the airline doesn’t have enough planes for 2022 as demand spikes and it hints at more international flying
Summary List Placement Southwest Airlines is coming out of the pandemic in growth mode. But one thing holding it back is a lack of airplanes. Outgoing CEO Gary Kelly told CNBC’s Squawk on the Street on Thursday that the airline’s fleet won’t be large enough to support its existing model in the upcoming years, let …
Icelandair Steps in to Fill Void Left by Norwegian Air, WOW
MIAMI – Icelandair (FI) was quick to step in and take advantage of the long-haul void left by the demise of Norwegian Air (DY) and WOW (WW). Icelandair has resumed flights to US destinations such as Boston (BOS), Chicago-O’Hare (ORD), New York (JFK/EWR), Seattle (SEA), and Washington-Dulles (IAD). Additionally, FI has resumed services to Minneapolis-Saint …
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Cathay Pacific to Crew Members: Get Vaccinated or Lose Your Job
MIAMI – In a rare and tough move, Cathay Pacific Airlines (CX) has told its crew members to get vaccinated or risk losing their job. The reasons mentioned by CX deal with the “extreme difficulties and complications” in managing crews with the need to separate those vaccinated from non-vaccinated. The airline also indicated the possibility …
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Frontier Airlines eliminates ‘Covid recovery fee’ it has been charging since May after backlash
Summary List Placement Frontier Airlines has abandoned yet another plan to increase revenues by charging flyers extra fees under the guise of the pandemic. Travelers who had booked flights with the carrier from May until June 23 have been paying an extra fee, called the “Covid recovery charge,” as first reported by ABC News. Embedded …
Qatar Airways to Fly 100+ Weekly Flights to the US
MIAMI – Gulf carrier Qatar Airways (QR) will operate 100+ weekly flights to 12 destinations in the United States with double daily flights on some routes. The airline wants to further strengthen its position as the leading airline international airline connecting the United States with Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, …
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LGBTQ+-friendly resort amenities and services are becoming mainstream as luxury destinations improve efforts to attract this group of travelers with trillions in purchasing power
Summary List Placement Simon Mayle booked the trip on a whim. Living in Brazil with his husband, Eduardo, the English entrepreneur finally decided to visit Iguazu Falls, the spectacular waterfalls straddling the border with Argentina. He reserved a room online at the luxury resort Belmond Hotel das Cataratas — suites with views over the falls …
Austrian Airlines to Launch Malaga Service on July 22
MIAMI – Malaga, a coastal city in Peninsular Spain, will become the latest holiday destination serviced by Austrian Airlines (OS) beginning July 22. The route (Vienna-Malaga) will be served twice a week, year-round, with an Airbus A320. Comments from Austrian Airlines “The pent-up demand for tourist trips is particularly great, which is why we are …
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Smartwings Sues Boeing Over 737 MAX Losses
MIAMI – There’s another salvo today in the ongoing Boeing 737 MAX saga. Czech airline Smartwings (QS) is suing Boeing for damages done to its business by the grounding of the aircraft. The Seattle Times reports that that QS originally filed the suit in Chicago, home of Boeing’s corporate headquarters. But a judge moved the …
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Finnair, Juneyao Enter Joint Business Partnership
MIAMI – Finnair (AY) and Juneyao Airlines (HO) are deepening their commercial cooperation by signing a joint business agreement on the route from Helsinki (HEL) to Shanghai (PVG), taking effect from July 1, 2021. The two airlines, which are already linked by a codeshare agreement signed when HO started serving HEL in July 2019, are …
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FAA to Help US Airports With US$8bn Rescue
MIAMI – The FAA is stepping in to provide much-needed help to airports after more than a year of travel restriction and subsequent losses in revenue. The funds, allocated under the provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act 2021 signed into law last March by US President Joe Biden, will amount to US$8bn to be …
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31 of the best Airbnbs in New England for all seasons, including beach cottages, mountain lodges, and cozy cabins
Summary List Placement From Connecticut to Vermont and beyond, New England is a year-round vacation destination for scenic waterfront activities, gorgeous leaf-peeping, and skiing. New England is also known for wide-open spaces that make it easy to practice social distancing, especially if you opt for a private vacation rental. In fact, experts say Airbnb is …
15 of the best Airbnbs in Greece, from a penthouse with views of the Acropolis to a pool villa in Mykonos
Summary List Placement With the sparkling Aegean stretching out in front of it, Greece’s seafront shores and historical cities have long been at the top of American travelers’ bucket lists. This summer, Americans are flocking to Greece in unexpectedly huge numbers thanks to its vaccination-friendly policy, and the launch of nonstop flights to Athens …
Helvetic Airways Receives First Embraer E195-E2
MIAMI – Swiss regional carrier Helvetic Airways (2L) is to welcome its first Embraer E195-E2 on Friday, June, 25 at its Zurich base. In a virtual handover ceremony, 2L accepted the aircraft – HB-AZI – today (June 23) at the plane makers Saõ José dos Campos headquarters. Speaking at the delivery media conference, the airline …
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The best hotels in Destin and Fort Walton Beach for oceanfront romance, family fun, or a nature-filled getaway
Summary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead Sticky Located on Florida’s Emerald Coast, the Destin-Fort Walton Beach area boasts stunning white sand beaches, gem-hued waters, and a secluded, authentic feel that makes it easy to vacation while enjoying natural and historic attractions. Destin and Fort Walton Beach also offer some of the most beautiful beaches …
Hong Kong Airlines Lays off 700 Employees
MIAMI – In a redundancy procedure that launched today, Hong Kong Airlines (HX) has opted to lay off of 700 its employees. Only 100 to 200 employees are expected to remain following the layoff. Employees of all ranks, including flight pursers and senior pursers, are expected to be affected by this layoff. A large number …
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The 9 best hotels in Maui whether you want to lounge on a private beach or explore an active volcano
Summary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead Sticky Maui is a dream destination. With stunning beaches, gorgeous mountains, and active volcanoes, it offers all the raw, natural beauty you’d expect from an island paradise. It also brings a sense of balance. Unlike some of the less built-up Hawaiian islands, like lush but more remote Kauai, …
Lufthansa Group Makes Move Towards Gender Neutrality
MIAMI – Lufthansa (LH) is set to remove salutations such as “Ladies and Gentlemen/boys and girls” and move towards gender-neutral greetings. The move will be implemented over the entire Lufthansa Group, which includes Swiss (LX), Austrian (OS), and Low-cost carrier Eurowings (EW). Lufthansa initiated gender-sensitive language within the Group earlier this month as it comprises over …
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Today in Aviation: Air India Flight 182 Bombing
LONDON – Today in Aviation, the bombing of Air India (AI) Flight 182 occurred on its routine Montreal-London-Delhi route in 1985. The flight was operating its routine rotation at 31,000 feet when the aircraft exploded due to bombs planted by Canadian Sikh terrorists. The remains of the aircraft fell into the Atlantic Ocean around 120 …
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United’s Patterson a giant of the airline industry in colour
Pat Patterson (Left) accepts United’s first DC-7. Don Douglas is second from right. Those orders led to a deep friendship with plane-maker Donald Douglas. Pat Patterson and Donald Douglas at the signing for 30 DC-8 jets in 1955. Credit; Boeing Historical Archives colourized by Benoit Vienne But he did not forget his Boeing heritage, ordering …
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The best ways to use a Marriott Bonvoy 50,000-point free night certificate — from luxury resorts to upscale city hotels that cost $500 per night or more
Summary List Placement The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express® Card comes with a free night each account anniversary. You can use the certificate at Marriott hotels that cost up to 50,000 points per night. 50,000 points are enough for a standard night at Category 6 hotels, or off-peak night at Category 7. Read Insider’s guide …
Delta will hire 1,000 pilots by next summer as travel continues to skyrocket
Summary List Placement Delta will hire over 1,000 pilots by next summer as travel continues to rebound fast, according to an internal memo seen by Insider. “This is exciting news both for the pilots looking to join Delta and those of you already on the seniority list because it means career progression opportunities as we …
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Virgin Australia offers free flights and points to get vaccinated
Virgin Australia and Velocity Frequent Flyer have revealed plans to incentivize all Australians to get vaccinated against COVID-19 through a national competition, VA-X & Win. The competition is open to residents of Australia once all adults are eligible for vaccination, with millions of Velocity Frequent Flyer Points and dozens of free Business Class flights up-for-grabs, …
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