Summary List Placement Etihad Airways is planning to stop flying its second-largest aircraft after this year in yet another pandemic aircraft retirement for the airline. The Boeing 777-300ER fleet of aircraft is next on the chopping block for Etihad as the airline seeks a return to profitability in 2023, CEO Tony Douglas said at the World …
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Finnair Accepts Vaccination Certificates as Travel Credentials
MIAMI – In an unexpected move, Finnair (AY) has issued a press release indicating that the carrier is accepting vaccination certificates as proof of travel credentials with effect from May 11. The decision, the first of its kind, is presented as an alternative to a Covid negative test or proof of a previously contracted infection. …
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Air Caraïbes Resumes Sint Maarten Service
MIAMI – Yesterday, Air Caraïbes (TX) reinstated service between Sint Maarten (SXM) and Paris Orly (ORY) Airport, using an Airbus A350. Although the flight was cargo only, the airline plans on resuming commercial passenger service on April 28th. The flight, operated by F-HNET, an Airbus A350-941 delivered to the airline four years ago, took off …
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Delta Purchases 25 Airbus A321neos, Accelerates Aircraft Deliveries
MIAMI – Delta Air Lines (DL) has announced today the conversion of purchasing rights for 25 additional Airbus A321neos into firm orders, further expanding its narrowbody fleet with the type. Additionally, Delta will be accelerating the deliveries of two Airbus A350-900s and one Airbus A330-900 for the second half of 2020. The Atlanta-based airline expects …
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The 8 best hotels in Fort Lauderdale whether you seek rooftop pools and casinos or a relaxing beachfront retreat
Summary List Placement Just 45 minutes north of rowdy Miami, Fort Lauderdale offers a more relaxed and often more affordable take on a fun, Florida beach vacation. The cosmopolitan city is infused with old Florida soul and is packed with white-sand beaches, standout dining, historic sites, boat shows, some of the nation’s best discount …
Airbus to Reorganize Its European Structures
MIAMI – During a European Works Council (SE-WC) meeting, Airbus announced to its social partners it is assessing the its European industrial set up of activities with particular regard to those in France and Germany. According to the press release on the matter, Airbus intends to “build a stronger aerostructure (wings and fuselage) assembly chains” …
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American Airlines to Begin Hiring Pilots Again
MIAMI – Great news for US-based pilots! Fort Worth-based American Airlines (AA) has started the process of hiring pilots again. The predicted rebound in travel demand for the Summer season has caused the airline to boost its crews in both cockpit and cabin. The airline expects to add 300 pilots in 2021 and even more …
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Emirates Resumes Flights to Mexico City via Barcelona
LONDON – From July 2, 2021, Emirates (EK) will resume four weekly services to Mexico City (MEX) via Barcelona (BCN), re-establishing connectivity and boosting trade and tourism in lieu of a recovery in air travel. The EK Boeing 777-200LR will fly the BCN-MEX route in two classes, with 38 Business Class seats in a 2-2-2 …
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Cathay Pacific to Close Canada Pilot Bases
MIAMI – In a continued effort to contain losses caused by the Covid Pandemic, Cathay Pacific (CX) is going to close or restructure its pilots’ bases beginning with those based in Canada. As reported by the Financial Post and South China Morning Post, CX is posed to close down its base in Canada and is …
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Is it safe to rent a car? Here’s what medical and cleaning experts have to say.
Summary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead Sticky Demand for rental cars is higher than ever. Many rental car companies are selling out of available cars and prices are surging as Americans continue to favor domestic vacations and road trips during the COVID-19 pandemic. And if you’re one of the many people looking to lock in …
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SkyUp Airlines Joins the Race to London
MIAMI – Ukrainian LCC SkyUp (PQ) will join the race and start flying to London-Luton (LTN) from June 24 as it continues to expand its European network. SkyUp Airlines presents a schedule of three-times-weekly flights on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, departing from Kyiv-Boryspil Airport (KBP) at 08:00 and arriving in LTN at 09:25. The return …
A new charter airline is offering flights with one of the world’s most popular and affordable private jets
Summary List Placement Private aviation has boomed during the pandemic and new entrants are continually looking to disrupt the industry, each with their own competitive edge. VeriJet is among the latest companies to take on the industry with a new type of charter aircraft that’s affordable enough to draw in the newly-minted private flyers that …
Flights between India and Australia to be cut by 30pc
Flights between India and Australia are to be reduced by 30 percent amid worries about a surge in pandemic cases in the subcontinent. The move comes after lobbying from the West Australian government and an increase in the number of infected travelers from India at Australia’s quarantine facilities. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the reduction …
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Chinese and US airports dominate 2020 traffic rankings
Chinese airports made up seven of the 10 busiest in 2020 with one facility soaring up the ranks from 46th to ninth thanks to an uneven global recovery from COVID-19. The Airports Council International World Thursday published its preliminary 2020 world traffic rankings to reveal all in the top 10 were either in China or …
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Alaska Airlines targets net-zero carbon by 2040
Alaska Airlines has pledged to reduce its carbon emissions to net-zero by 2040 as part of a commitment that includes strengthened near-term carbon, waste and water goals. Alaska this week signed into The Climate Pledge, co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism in 2019, which is committed to achieving net-zero carbon a decade ahead of the …
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New Qantas museum exhibit recalls the 747 ‘space’ age
Image: Qantas The post A replica of a 1970s Boeing 747-200 first-class inflight lounge installed in the Qantas Founders Museum harkens back to a time when flying was expensive but still a spacious adventure. The custom-made replica was built for the airline’s centenary safety video and will feature in the main exhibition hall …
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COVID-ravaged airlines tipped to lose another $US48bn in 2021
Global domestic airline demand is expected to close in on pre-COVID levels later this year but the industry worldwide is still tipped to lose $US47.7 billion as overall passenger numbers reach less than half of 2019 levels. The latest International Air Transport Association outlook, its first update since November, estimates global passenger numbers will hit …
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IndiGo Expands Operations with Cargo Aircraft
LONDON – IndiGo (6E) the largest Indian airline, has decided to expand its flight operations with the introduction of cargo aircraft in the fleet. Currently, the only Indian airline to operate both commercial and cargo flights is SpiceJet (SG). 6E’s cargo expansion exemplifies the effects of the pandemic on airlines. Incoming Aircraft The Indian carrier …
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Aer Lingus Begins Routes to Newquay
MIAMI – With a new route to Newquay, AER Lingus (EI) will increase its flight frequency from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is a single-runway airport in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The EI regional operation, which is run by Stobart Air (RE), has acquired the seventh former Flybe (BE) service to Cornwall. The flights, which …
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex card review: A premium credit card that offers excellent value for Marriott loyalists
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express® CardSummary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead Sticky Review: Is the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex the best card for you? If you frequently stay at Marriott hotels, the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express® Card is a great option for making your stays more luxurious and accelerating your points earning toward the …
You can transfer Capital One miles to 19 airline and hotel loyalty programs, including new partners like British Airways and Turkish Airlines
Summary List Placement You can redeem Capital One miles at a fixed rate or transfer them to airline and hotel partners. Some partners are much better than others, and a few should be avoided because of poor value. Always compare how many miles you’d transfer with what you’d need to erase a paid travel purchase. …
Russian Nordwind Airlines to Fly to Minsk from April 30
MIAMI – Russian airline Nordwind (N4) has announced it will start services from Kaliningrad (KGD) to Minsk (MSQ) on April 30. Nordwind Airlines is a Russian leisure airline. The carrier is headquartered in Moscow, and its hub is at Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO). N4 primarily operates service between airports in Russia and holiday destinations around …
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How to use transferable points to keep your other miles and points from expiring
Summary List Placement Some airline miles and hotel points will expire after a certain period of account inactivity. Because of the pandemic, earning and redeeming rewards is more challenging right now. Transferring points from programs like Chase Ultimate Rewards can reset the expiration clock. Read Insider’s guide to the best rewards credit cards. Table of …
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American Airlines, JetBlue Announce Massive Northeast Alliance Expansion
MIAMI – Today, American Airlines (AA) and JetBlue (B6) announced a further expansion of their Northeast Alliance, setting their sights on over 40 new codeshare routes and a plethora of new services for the airlines. Additionally, beginning October 31, AA will be launching service between New York (JFK) and New Delhi three times weekly using …
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9 beautiful Airbnbs that feel like you’ve checked into a spa thanks to indulgent tubs, saunas, pools, and more
Summary List Placement After the year we’ve all had, now is the exact right time for a spa escape that takes us away from the stress of daily life and lets us just breathe. Although hotels will always be tempting, Airbnb makes it easy to get away while still keeping social distance from others. …
JetBlue and American are launching 24 new routes as the two airlines expand their partnership
Summary List Placement JetBlue Airways and American Airlines are once again expanding their partnership in what they call the “Northeast Alliance” with new routes and expanded connectivity options for customers. Both airlines are planning for major growth in New York and Boston by adding flights to both cities, venturing into new territory, and cooperating on …
Reagan National Says Goodbye to ‘Infamous’ Gate 35X
MIAMI– On Monday, Reagan National Airport (DCA) said goodbye to its infamous bussing gate 35X, making room for its new 230,000-square-foot, 14-gate concourse. The new concourse will serve American Eagle flight, American Airlines’s (AA) regional brand. Flight AA 5482, a CRJ-700 (N538EG), operated by PSA Airlines (OH) with service to Albany International Airport (ALB), was …
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