Summary List Placement Princess Cruises has announced it will resume sailing in US waters this fall after over a year of no US-based cruises amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the cruise line said Thursday. The cruise line will usher “travel-starved” passengers — as Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises president said in a press release — from California …
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Today in Aviation: Southwest Airlines Maiden Flight
MIAMI – Today in Aviation, Southwest Airlines (WN) flew for the first time from Dallas Love Field (DAL) to Houston Intercontinental (IAH) and San Antonio International (SAT) in 1971. At the time, only three Boeing 737-200 comprised the new airline’s fleet. Not without a rocky start, the carrier’s quick thinking gave way to weekly scheduled flights to …
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My family hoarded credit card points during the pandemic, and earned enough to take a big trip when we were ready to travel again
Summary List Placement Over the pandemic, my family and I continued to earn tens of thousands of Southwest points. Even though we weren’t traveling, we used Southwest credit cards for our everyday purchases. We accumulated enough points to book six award flights for a family trip to Charleston. Read Insider’s guide to the best …
Air New Zealand says Trans Tasman traffic back to 70 percent
Air New Zealand says Trans Tasman traffic is back to 70 per cent of pre-COVID levels while domestic traffic is back to 90 per cent. The Trans Tasman bubble with Australia kicked off in April. Chief Executive Officer Greg Foran says that despite the challenges of the last 12 months, the airline continues to have …
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3 Delta Amex cards are offering huge welcome bonuses of up to 90,000 miles and a $200 statement credit, but only for a limited time
Summary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead Sticky Three personal American Express Delta SkyMiles cards are offering elevated bonuses through July 28, 2021. These welcome bonuses offer at least double the usual number of miles, plus a $200 statement credit. Delta miles don’t expire, so this is an opportunity to boost your account balance for travel …
The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card just launched a new welcome offer of 3 free nights and 10x points in popular categories — worth up to 175,000 points
Summary List Placement There’s a new, lucrative welcome offer on the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless™ Credit Card You can earn Marriott Bonvoy Boundless™ Credit Card. New cardholders can earn 10x total points on up to $2,500 in combined purchases at grocery stores, restaurants, and gas stations within the first six months. Read Insider’s guide to …
Employees still want to work from home as the pandemic comes to an end. Here’s what this means for travel and expense management.
Summary List Placement The pandemic has transformed homes into offices and forced fundamental changes on many business processes — especially when it comes to spend management. As companies adjusted to a newly remote workforce over the past year, many questions arose, such as: How can finance teams better manage their company’s expenses? How can they …
I’m a 32-year-old who booked 2 cruises this summer. People think they’re tacky and dirty, but they’re still the best way to vacation.
Summary List Placement I’m taking my first post-pandemic cruise this month out of the Nassau Cruise Port in the Bahamas on the Adventure of the Seas ship — and I’m so excited. The seven-day cruise will stop at Royal Caribbean’s private island, Perfect Day at Coco Cay, as well as Grand Bahama Island and Cozumel, …
Ryanair Opens 16th Base in Turin, Italy
MIAMI – Ryanair (FR) continues its expansion in the lucrative Italian market. From November 2021, opens Turin (TRN), the carrier’s sixteenth base in Italy. Ryanair has invested US$220m (€200m), created 60 jobs, permanently based two aircraft, and has plans to serve 23 international and nine domestic destinations from TRN. The goal is to link the …
Indigo, GoAir Aircraft Damaged by Thunderstorm
MIAMI – With the onset of the Southwest monsoon, an unexpected thunderstorm swept across the Indian city of Ahmedabad, damaging five Indigo (6E) and one GoAir (G8) aircraft. IndiGo stated, “Ahmedabad airport was hit by an unexpected thunderstorm with extremely high winds on Tuesday evening. This impacted all airlines’ aircraft parked at Ahmedabad airport (AMD). …
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The 8 best hotels in Montauk, including overhauled motels, design-forward boutique properties, and upscale beach resorts
Summary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead Sticky A dozen years ago when my husband and I were looking at vacation homes in the Hamptons, we thought about getting a place in Montauk but decided it was just too far from civilization. Turns out we were wrong. Even though this quirky little town is nicknamed …
Flair Airlines Announces 20th Destination
EDMONTON – Yesterday, Flair Airlines (F8), Canada’s only independent low-cost carrier, celebrated the announcement of its 20th destination. F8’s announcement of non-stop service to Grande Prairie, a city in northwest Alberta within the southern portion of an area known as Peace River Country. The service departs from Vancouver and Toronto. “Canadians are tired of being …
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Virgin Australia market share surges
Increased consumer confidence, lower airfares and greater competition is driving a surge in domestic air traffic according to the ACCC’s fourth Airline Competition in Australia report with Virgin Australia a big winner. The report, released today, shows total passenger numbers in March 2021 were 55 per cent of pre-pandemic numbers, up from 41 per cent …
Japan moves into the supersonic passenger aircraft race
Japan’s major engineering companies are combing resources with Japan’s space agency to design a 50-passenger supersonic jet. According to Nikkei Asia the new public-private initiative, Japan Supersonic Research, was announced Wednesday. Members of the consortia are, IHI, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Subaru and Japan Aircraft Development Corp. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) …
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Airbnb deals with thousands of sexual-assault allegations every year, but manages to keep many out of the public eye, report says (ABNB)
Summary List Placement Former Airbnb employees said that the company deals with thousands of sexual-assault allegations every year, and that the vast majority of them never make it into the public eye, Bloomberg reported this week. Its investigation disclosed new details about how Airbnb has used a combination of monetary settlements and legal tactics — …
Today in Aviation: First US All-female Flight Deck
MIAMI – Today in Aviation, the first commercial flight ever recorded in US history with an all-women cockpit crew took place in 1984. It was a historic day for both US commercial aviation and women, as two ladies set off to break a sky-high (hypothetical) glass ceiling, being the first all-female flight deck to pilot …
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Cathay and Airbus working on single pilot ops for long-haul cruise
Reuters is reporting that Cathay Pacific Airways is working with Airbus to introduce “reduced crew” long-haul flights with a sole pilot in the cockpit much of the time. Known within Airbus as Project Connect, Reuters says it aims to certify the A350 for single-pilot operations during the high-altitude cruise part of the flight, from 2025 …
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I used ResortPass to book affordable poolside day-cations at luxury hotels — here’s why I’ll be using it all summer
Summary List Placement ResortPass at a glance: What is ResortPass? ResortPass is a booking platform that allows you to easily book day passes at hotels for pool access, cabanas, workrooms, and more. How much is ResortPass? Day experiences start at $25 — but can go way, way up from there for groups, cabanas, and other …
The Most Famous Musicians With Their Own Planes
MIAMI – When a musician or band buys their own plane, they have officially made it. In many cases, they are traveling the world so extensively; it makes financial sense to own a plane instead of chartering one. In other cases, it’s just a case of living the rockstar lifestyle. This article will look at …
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10 of the best hotels in Santa Barbara whether you’re on a budget or want to splurge on a celebrity favorite
Summary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead Sticky As a travel journalist based in Southern California, when it comes to Santa Barbara, I always issue this warning: It’s probably going to cost you. Santa Barbara is known as the “American Riviera” thanks to its Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, wine scene, knockout natural beauty, and world-class …
US Tourists to be Allowed to Travel to Europe
MIAMI – The EU Commission recommended to its members to facilitate free travel to Europe for US tourists, a measure that could save part of the summer season for those countries where tourism is paramount for the economy. Following the EU recommendation, the 27 members countries have ratified, with effect from June 20, the inclusion …
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Air France Celebrates 75 Years at Manchester Airport
MIAMI – It was a celebration day for Air France (AF) at Manchester Airport (MAN), the second-largest UK hub after London-Heathrow (LHR), where the carrier has operated flights for the past 75 years. The first flight ever took place in the immediate post war times, on June 16, 1946, linking MAN to Paris-Le Bourget Airport …
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I started a PR company while sailing the world on a yacht with my husband and 3 sons. Here’s how we saved for, planned, and built the lifestyle of our dreams.
Summary List Placement I’m the founder and CEO of Roam Generation PR, a travel PR company. Since February 2018, I’ve lived aboard a yacht we bought sight unseen in Grenada with my husband Dave and our three sons: 12-year-old Hamish, 10-year-old Jack, and seven-year-old Christian. When we arrived in the Caribbean, we didn’t really know …
Vistara: First to Fly Fully Vaccinated Crew in India
MIAMI – Indian full-service Gurgaon-based airline Vistara (UK) operated the country’s first flight with a fully vaccinated flight and cabin crew. With just about 5% of the entire nation’s population fully vaccinated, the full-service carrier managed to keep up its reputation with this move to provide a safer flight to its passengers. “The special flight …
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Airbus Considering A350 Freighter Version
MIAMI – Airbus is considering producing and taking orders for a possible A350F (Freighter version) in the coming months to compete against Boeing’s dominance in the air cargo market. The COVID-19 pandemic saw the air cargo market boom. Ever since, several airlines have made a move to either purchase or lease out a freighter aircraft …
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How Hawaii’s rental car crisis became so dire tourists are renting U-Hauls instead
Summary List Placement Take a look at Hawaii’s rental car industry right now and you might see something quite peculiar. Booked out rental cars. Vehicles renting for $700 a day. Tourists driving fleets of U-Haul vans instead. The state asking tourists to book rental cars before making any other vacation plans. Hawaii’s islands are in …
Royal Caribbean postpones cruise after 8 crew members on board test positive for COVID-19
Summary List Placement Royal Caribbean International is delaying its first passenger cruise on the Odyssey of the Seas cruise ship after eight members of the crew tested positive for COVID-19, the agency’s CEO said in a statement on Facebook. The ship was supposed to set sail on July 3, but will now set sail on …