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11 of the best airbnbs for hiking in the US, including homes near national parks and sprawling properties with private trails
Summary List Placement Camping is fun, but when you’re planning on doing a lot of hiking, it’s nice to end each day with a hot shower and a soft bed. Instead of sleeping on the ground, you can sleep trailside at an Airbnb within a short driving or walking distance from the trails. There …
18 sleek Airstreams you can rent on Airbnb and Vrbo for a luxurious, off-grid getaway
Summary List Placement Instantly recognizable for its shiny silver exterior, the Airstream trailer embodies both a sense of nostalgia and a futuristic feel. Their vintage flair has made them an American icon with a devoted legion of fans. Now, that following has grown as a result of the novel coronavirus’ impact on travel, according …
LCC Play to Receive First Airbus A321neo
MIAMI – The first of three Airbus A321neo family aircraft for the new Icelandic low-cost carrier (LCC), PLAY, will arrive at the end of the month. In the meantime, Play pilots are undergoing flight simulator training in the United Kingdom in preparation for the first scheduled passenger flight, which is slated for late June. The …
Delta Air Lines to Debut New Summer Service to Croatia
MIAMI – Delta Air Lines (DL) has announced it is starting operations to Croatia New York (JFK) and Dubrovnik (DBV) on July 2. As stated in a company blog post made public today, for this route, DL will use the 226-seat Boeing 767-300 featuring full-flat Delta One beds, Delta Comfort+, and Main Cabin services. Flights …
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Norwegian Cruise Line CEO says it will stop sailing out of Florida if the state does not allow it to verify COVID-19 vaccinations
Summary List Placement In April, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order banning vaccine passports and local businesses from requiring proof of the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, Norwegian Cruise Line, which will be requiring its guests and crew to be vaccinated, may have to stop sailing out of the Sunshine State. The same month DeSantis’ unveiled …
12 gorgeous Airbnbs across the US with private hot tubs, from a riverfront cabin in Washington to a secluded cabin in Upstate New York
Summary List Placement When choosing one Airbnb listing over another, a private hot tub is an enticing amenity that can tip the scales. Hot tubs are always exciting prospects and unlike pools, it doesn’t matter what kind of weather you get. You can enjoy a hot tub on a cool summer night or a …
Air Serbia New Flights to Russian Destinations
MIAMI – Air Serbia (JU) is adding new Russian destinations to its network, flying to Rostow (ROV), Krasnodar (KRR), and St. Petersburg (LED). The new flight progam is set up to satisfy interest shown on both sides by Serbian and Russian travelers and will offer a total of four destinations within the Russan Federation. The …
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Boeing picking up speed but significant challenges remain
Boeing is gaining speed on the runway to recovery with the company forecasting commercial sales more than double those of 2020 but it faces headwinds from arch-rival Airbus’s best selling A320 family. Airbus is now king of the commercial market with double the backlog of Boeing led by the record selling 180-230 seat A320 family …
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Qantas increases aircraft and new domestic routes
Qantas is to add 5 more Embraer E190 jets to its network and launch new routes from Adelaide in South Australia to meet growing domestic demand. The E190s are 94-seat jets with a five-hour range which are being deployed on Qantas’ network as part of a three-year deal with Alliance Airlines. That deal provides Qantas …
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Amex Business Platinum versus Amex Business Gold: How to decide which small-business card is best for you
Summary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead Sticky The Business Platinum Card® from American Express and American Express® Business Gold Card are popular small-business cards. Both offer excellent welcome bonuses and earn American Express Membership Rewards points. The best card for you depends mostly on your spending habits and travel preferences. Read Insider’s guide to the …
This is how I’ll use my stimulus check to meet spending requirements for a new credit card bonus — then plan a vacation
Summary List Placement I’m using my stimulus check to meet the spending requirements for a bonus on a new credit card. I chose the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card because it earns miles for travel. I’ll use the bonus to pay for flights and a hotel in Chicago, plus gift cards to local merchants. Read …
Cruise lines will have to mandate masks even by the pool and nix buffets for trial sailings without vaccine requirements, CDC says
Summary List Placement On May 5, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidelines on how cruise lines should go about trial voyages, providing some insight into how cruising could look when it finally returns after over a year of no-sailing. In the newly released next two phases of its Framework for …
Today in Aviation: First Flight of Pacific Southwest Airlines
MIAMI – Today in Aviation, Pacific Southwest Airlines (PSA) operates its first flight with weekly service between San Diego and Oakland, US, in 1949. With a stop in Burbank, California, the carrier began the operation with a leased Douglas DC-3. Pacific Southwest Airlines was a United States airline that operated from 1949 to 1988 and …
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Deep Dive: What is Going on at Lufthansa?
MIAMI – Over the past few days, Lufthansa (LH) has made a string of announcements regarding the future of the company. Some are promising looks to the future while others are to affect staffing and jobs in the coming years. The post Deep Dive: What is Going on at Lufthansa? appeared first on Airways Magazine. …
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12 docked houseboats you can book on Airbnb, from a charming Wisconsin sailboat to the original ‘Caddyshack’ yacht
Summary List Placement There’s nothing quite like an escape on the water — and we’re not talking about a lakeside cabin here. Sleeping on the water, courtesy of an Airbnb houseboat rental, can be a rejuvenating retreat. They also happen to make for pretty ideal socially distanced escapes, since they essentially function as your …
Volotea: Two Airbus A320 to Be Based in Naples
LONDON – Today, Volotea (V7) announced new investments in Naples (NAP), as two Airbus A320s will be based in NAP, with a total capacity of 180 seats, allowing the low-cost carrier to expand its transport capacity. The A320s’ arrival in NAP is part of V7’s growth strategy, which has recently become a 100% Airbus corporation.In comparison to …
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15 stunning Airbnbs along California’s coast, from beachfront condos to redwood cabin retreats
Summary List Placement From the sunny lyrics of the Beach Boys to the moody seascapes of “Big Little Lies,” California’s beaches and coasts have long been mythologized in American pop culture. But that dreamy weather and scenery often come at a premium, with hotels and resorts near the water commanding a hefty price. Thankfully, …
Eurowings Ready for Summer Travel Surge from Berlin
MIAMI – Eurowings (EW) is getting ready to take full advantage of this summer season by opening its new base at Berlin-Brandebourg Airport (BER), where a fleet of three Airbus A320 is ready to take to the skies and fly Berliners towards sunny destinations. By opening a new base in BER, operational since May 1, …
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Avelo Airlines Announces East Coast Base in New Haven
MIAMI – Avelo Airlines (XP) has revealed it will create an East Coast base in New Haven, Connecticut and begin flying out of there later this year. Avelo Airlines, which had its inaugural flight just last week, is ready to announce its next expansion. The carrier currently flies to several destinations out of Burbank (BUR) …
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Singapore Airlines is betting big that Asia will open to Americans by starting flights between the US and Japan this summer
Summary List Placement Singapore Airlines has been steadily regrowing its US route network back to full strength since November, despite the fact its home country is not currently open to Americans. But a route that’s scheduled to return next month hopes to open up more of Asia to Americans. June 16 will see the return …
Allegiant Air’s Outlook for Recovery after a Q1 US$7m Profit
MIAMI – Las Vegas-based ULCC Allegiant Air (G4) showed optimism in its travel recovery outlook after posting profits of US$7m for Q1 2021. According to an Airline Weekly report, the airline announced its earnings report on that day, with its CEO Maurice Gallagher saying that “we [Allegiant] are stepping on the gas.” Despite the optimism, …
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I’m using credit card rewards to plan a solo summer vacation instead of a bachelorette party — here’s the breakdown of how I’m redeeming my miles
Summary List Placement After postponing my bachelorette party, I decided to plan a solo vacation to treat myself. I redeemed miles from my Capital One Spark Miles for Business to book my hotel and flight. I saved even more by using miles for trip essentials on Amazon and for gift cards to use on my …
Berlin Tegel Airport Is No More (+Photos)
MIAMI – Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL) is no more, officially losing its airport status. The last flight, operated by Air France (AGF) which was coincidentally also the first to fly to TXL in 1960, left the airport on November 8, 2020, when the long-awaited Brandebourg Airport (BER) finally opened its gates to traffic. TXL, named …
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Amex Business Platinum card review: A 100,000-point bonus and premium benefits worth far more than the annual fee
Table of Contents: Masthead StickySummary List PlacementThe Business Platinum Card® from American Express Review: Is the Amex Business Platinum the best card for you? If you’re a small-business owner looking for a premium card with valuable benefits and rewards that are easy to earn and redeem, The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is an …
The 11 best dude ranches in the US for families, couples, seniors, and wranglers on a budget
Summary List Placement A dude ranch vacation is a low-tech, western-themed adventure that doesn’t sit on its high horse. Though some ranches are quite luxurious, with guests dressing for dinner and indulging in local wines. No matter your choice, most offer a downhome way to unplug and reconnect with nature. Though summer travel is …
Airbus Fly-By-Wire Visionary Bernard Ziegler, 1933-2021
MIAMI – Via a press release, Airbus informed today that Bernard Ziegler, former VP of engineering and fly-by-wire evangelist, passed away yesterday at the age of 88. With the launch of the A320 in 1988, Ziegler, one of Airbus’ engineering pioneers, was instrumental in the world’s first digital Fly-By-Wire (FBW) and side-stick controls in a …
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