Summary List Placement With the travel industry poised to boom thanks to rising coronavirus vaccination rates, scammers could very well target would-be travelers in the coming months, spoiling many long-awaited vacations. Two senators are calling on the Federal Trade Commission to do more to protect tourists from scammers, as travel is slated to spike along …
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Wizz Air Launches New Base at Rome Fiumicino Airport
LONDON – Wizz Air (W6) has announced Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) as its new base in Italy. The airline will base four A321neo at FCO in July 2021. The W6 announcement of its new base was accompanied by the launch of 32 new routes to 19 countries that will complement the 25 routes already operated …
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Frontier is moving into a new California city with extremely low fares to take on America’s newest airline (AAL, ALK, LUV)
Summary List Placement Frontier Airlines is adding Burbank, California to its schedules this summer in a move that puts the airline in direct competition with America’s newest carrier. The Los Angeles-area city will see three new routes — to Denver, Las Vegas, and Phoenix — which the airline already offers from nearby Los Angeles International …
SmartLynx Airlines Launches Long Haul Cargo Flights
MIAMI – SmartLynx Airlines (6Y), a full-service EU-based ACMI (Aircraft Crew Maintenance Insurance) leasing company has announced a new long-haul cargo operation although no fixed start date is known at the moment as aircraft are undergoing modifications. SmartLynx is adding five Airbus A330 aircraft, leased from CDB Aviation, to its fleet, at present going thru …
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Choice Privileges Visa Signature card review: A good choice for frequent Choice Hotels guests, with a record-high bonus
Choice Privileges Visa Signature CardSummary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead Sticky Review: Is the Choice Privileges card the best credit card for you? Choice Privileges is the loyalty program of Choice Hotels, and even if the name isn’t immediately familiar to you, you’ve probably encountered one of its locations somewhere in your travels. Choice Hotels …
Norwegian has unveiled a new cruise ship complete with a food hall, Starbucks, and its largest staterooms ever — see inside (NCLH)
Summary List Placement Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled its latest cruise ship: the Norwegian Prima. “As we emerge from this global crisis, this announcement marks a strong sign of hope for the cruise sector,” Giuseppe Bono, CEO of Fincantieri, the Italian shipbuilder that constructed the Norwegian Prima, said in a press release. The announcement comes …
Virgin Australia scales back short-haul international flying
Virgin Australia is scaling back its international plans in the wake of the release in this week’s budget forecasts outlining new predictions for international travel of low visitations till at least mid-2022. Virgin Australia is deferring most short-haul international flying, including to Fiji and Indonesia, until at least December 2021. Continued efforts by State and …
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Ocean City, Maryland offers over 10 miles of sandy shores — here are 18 of the best vacation rentals for a summer stay
Summary List Placement Situated between two bodies of water, Isle of Wight Bay in the west and the Atlantic Ocean in the east, Ocean City offers East Coast city slickers such as myself the best of both worlds. From kayaking the serene northern canals and soaking up the sun on the softest white-sand shores …
If you have the Amex Platinum or Business Platinum, you’re eligible for premium-airfare discounts with more than 25 airlines
Summary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead Sticky Disclaimer: Amex is an Insider advertiser. The Amex International Airline Program is a lesser-known benefit available to Platinum cardholders. The program offers discounts on flights in first class, business class, and premium economy. You’ll also earn 5x Amex Membership Rewards points when you book airfare through this program. …
Alaska Orders New Aircraft, Adds Belize
MIAMI – Seattle-based Alaska Airlines (AS) is poised for recovery, which will require additional aircraft to fulfill capacity needs as travelers return to the skies. AS is optimistic that by the summer of 2022, travel will have returned to pre COVID levels. In order to meet these demands, AS will add 17 new Embraer regional …
Allegiant Air to Move to LAX’s New West Gates
MIAMI – Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air (G4) announced its move to Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) new Terminal 1-West Gates from Terminal 5. G4 will begin service from its new LAX location at the Tom Bradley International Terminal on Wednesday, May 19. The Terminals of LAX have a total of 133 gates in nine passenger terminals arranged in the …
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Two planes collided mid-air near Denver, and one was forced to parachute to the ground
Summary List Placement Two aircraft were involved in a mid-air collision Wednesday morning as they approached Centennial Airport near Denver, Colorado, the Federal Aviation Administration and Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office said. One aircraft, a Swearingen Metroliner SA226TC twin-engine aircraft operated by Key Lime Air, was arriving from Salida, Colorado when the collision occurred, FlightAware data …
Brussels Airport Reports Rapid Cargo Growth
MIAMI – Brussels Airport (BRU) cargo traffic continues to grow steadily, with an increase of 72% over the same period in 2020. The strong rise in cargo volumes that began the year has persisted and even accelerated in April, owing largely to the increasing demand for air cargo throughout Europe. In April, 250,065 passengers passed …
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US Airlines, Airports Fuel Supply Affected by Pipeline Hacking
MIAMI – A major fuel pipeline in the US was shut down by a cyberattack last week, forcing US carriers to find alternatives to fuel their flights. The plant, which is owned by Colonial Pipeline of Houston, supplies 45% of the fuel on the East Coast of the United States and serves seven airports directly. …
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ATR, Skyways Technics Partner in the Asia Pacific
MIAMI – ATR has entered into a partnership agreement with Skyways Technics’ Malaysian Branch to cover after-sales in the Asia Pacific region. The strenghtened partnership between the two companies will cover repair of sensitive components such as leading edge, flaps, and flight controls. The increased cooperation between ATR and Skyways technics will offer ATR operators …
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MH370 debris hunter, Blaine Gibson, pleads for co-operation
MH370 debris hunter, Blaine Gibson, who has both found more MH370 debris than any other person and been the rallying point to find wreckage, has pleaded for co-operation between the various experts who are trying to help find the final resting place of the Boeing 777 that disappeared over seven years ago with 239 souls …
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Volotea Announces Its New Chief Financial Officer
LONDON – Volotea (V7) announced today that Mike Powell will be its new Chief Financial Officer. Powell will take up his duties from July 1. The executive has 14 years of experience in the aviation industry. He previously worked as CFO at the European ULCC Wizz Air (W6) following its listing on the stock exchange …
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How to earn, redeem, and maximize Hilton Honors points — from Waldorf Astoria resorts to family-friendly DoubleTrees, there are options for every traveler
Summary List Placement Hilton Honors includes 6,400+ hotels worldwide — ranging from budget to luxury — across 18 brands. You can earn Hilton points from stays, rewards credit cards, and travel and dining partnerships. You’ll get the best Hilton points value by redeeming for free hotel stays or mixing points and cash. Read Insider’s guide …
How I used a credit card rewards sweet spot to turn a business class fare sale to Europe into free flights
Summary List Placement With Europe reopening to vaccinated Americans, I took advantage of a cheap business class fare. Instead of paying cash, I redeemed Ultimate Rewards points through the Chase Travel Portal. I spent just 67,000 points and $0 in cash for a round-trip ticket to Amsterdam in a lie-flat seat. Read Insider’s guide to …
17 totally remote vacation rentals in the US amid forests, deserts, mountains, and national parks
Summary List Placement While heading off to a remote paradise sounds incredible, it’s not exactly on the table amid a global pandemic. After all, most travelers can’t afford to rent out a Richard Branson-style private island in the Caribbean, a la Kim Kardashian. Though if you are looking, we did manage to find more …
Today in Aviation: ValuJet 592, Could It Happen Again?
MIAMI — Many improvements in aviation safety have come off the backs of airline accidents, and lessons from the ValuJet 592 tragedy are no exception. On May 11, 1996, Flight 592’s McDonnell-Douglas DC-9 crashed into the Everglades a mere eleven minutes after takeoff from Miami, killing all 110 people on board. On takeoff, improperly packaged and …
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The 9 best alternatives to traditional car rental companies if you’re facing high prices and low inventory during the current shortage
Summary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead Sticky The US is undergoing a nationwide shortage of available rental cars, with a perfect storm of high demand and low inventory. As a result, travelers are faced with unusually high rental fees and, in many cases, a complete lack of cars. Jonathan Weinberg, the founder and CEO of …
24 of the coolest Airbnb in the US, from a floating Tiki hut in Key West to a futuristic UFO in Joshua Tree
Summary List Placement Although many travelers have stayed in Airbnb apartments or houses before, there is a whole sub-section of unique Airbnb listings rising in popularity that offer incredible, one-of-a-kind accommodation experiences. While there are plenty of popular airstreams and tree houses available to book on the platform, we’ve scoured to find options that …
Deep Dive: Speedbird 747, a Complete History
MIAMI – The British Airways Boeing 747 was one of the most iconic aircraft to ever grace the skies. With the retirement of the Aircraft in 2020 due to COVID-19, we did not get to have a final sendoff for the Iconic Jet. To honor the amazing legacy of the jet, we are going to …
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Even more iconic planes are disappearing from the skies earlier than planned as the coronavirus continues to wreak airline havoc (BA, AAL, DAL, UAL)
Summary List Placement Aircraft are quickly becoming COVID-19 casualties. As Boeing and Airbus continue to roll out new aircraft, airlines the world over have embarked on fleet renewal projects that will see aging aircraft being retired in favor of more efficient birds. The past few years, especially, have seen the gradual retirement of iconic quad-engine …
Flying to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket is surprisingly cheap this year as wealthy people look for summer escapes
Summary List Placement It’s the time of year again when wealthy people flee the concrete jungle of New York City in search of beaches and wide-open spaces. New England hot spots like Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket Island are primed for an influx of summer visitors as COVID-19 restrictions wane. But with the coronavirus …
China Air Pilots Face COVID Quarantine in Taiwan
MIAMI – China Airlines (CI) pilots will soon face a 14-day quarantine upon arriving in Taiwan. That’s the latest from Taiwan’s Health Minister which comes amid a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases…all linked to an airport hotel. Taiwan’s Health Minister Chen Shih-Chung said that imposing the 14-day self-isolation for all CI pilots who reside in …
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