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The travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand is a model that could provide lessons for other governments, the new head of global airline group IATA believes. Asked at the World Aviation Festival whether the trans-Tasman bubble was “a model or a sideshow”, International Air Transport Association director-general Willie Walsh came down firmly on the …
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A new study has found Australian airports could produce enough electricity to power thousands of homes if there was the widespread installation of large rooftop panels. A number of airports have already installed solar panels to help cover their power needs and Adelaide and Brisbane airports have rooftop arrays. Melbourne Airport is adding to that …
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MIAMI – By the end of the year, Volaris (Y4), the Mexican low cost carrier, will add an additional eight Airbus A320neos to its growing fleet. The airline noted competitive leasing deals and a void in capacity struck by legacy carriers as favorable conditions for the addition of new aircraft. Additionally, the vaccine rollout taking …
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MIAMI – Dallas, TX-based American Airlines (AA) is joining the party with other major airlines like United Airlines (UA) and Delta Airlines (DL) in re-introducing beverage service on board its domestic and select international flights. In a press release, AA said it would start serving beverages (water, sodas, and alcohol) starting May 1, 2021, in …
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US domestic ticket prices dropped to the lowest point in 25 years during COVID-ravaged 2020 as the average domestic airfare hit $US292. This was the lowest inflation-adjusted annual airfare since the Bureau of Transportation began collecting records in 1995 and was 31.7 percent below the average fare in 2014. It was also almost 19 percent …
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US aerospace giant Boeing has been criticized for extending the standard retirement age for directors from age 65 to 70 to allow CEO David Calhoun to potentially stay at the helm until 2028. Calhoun, who has been president and chief executive of the company since he took over from beleaguered predecessor Dennis A. Muilenburg in …
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Summary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead Sticky I’ve been visiting and editing guidebooks about Orlando for 15 years, and have witnessed Orlando and adjacent Kissimmee evolve dramatically, with a healthy mix of new resorts, independent lodging, and national hotel chains, and most offer some kind of shuttle service to the big theme parks. …
MIAMI – After FlyDubai (FZ) on November 26, 2020, Etihad (EY) on April 6, and Gulf Air (GF) starting on June 3, it is now Wizz Air Abu Dhabi (5W), the new UAE carrier, which is to continue setting up flight services between the UAE and Israel. As already announced by a press release issued …
Summary List Placement With 35 miles of sandy beaches that stretch from the Atlantic Ocean to the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach is a popular destination with lively hotels, restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues. Most are centered around the famous three-mile-long boardwalk. While the oceanfront boardwalk is where the action is, those seeking a quieter …
MIAMI – In a special announcement today from both Montreal and Jezero Crater, Mars, ICAO presented to NASA and the FAA its flight designator and call-sign codes for the ‘Ingenuity’ helicopter flights taking place on Mars. Earlier this week, the flight was operated using the ‘IGY’ three-letter designator, and call-sign ‘INGENUITY’, which is now assigned …
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MIAMI – During an interview with CBS Face the Nation and reported by French TV news channel LCI, the French President, Emmanuel Macron, announced a progressive easing on travel restrictions to take effect from the beginning of May. The French President stated that France was organizing “the summer period for French, European, and American citizens” …
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Instead of $70 for more legroom and Qantas has tried to charge an Aussie traveller almost $1 billion for extra legroom. Australia comedian Dave O’Neil has shared a photo of his flight details for a Melbourne to Perth flight saying on Twitter; “Hey Qantas all I wanted was extra legroom on my flight to Perth, …
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SEATTLE – Late on Monday night, Boeing announced that Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) had completed an order for 15 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Although DAE has invested in MAX aircraft through sale and leaseback deals, this new order marks the first direct MAX purchase of the Middle Eastern aircraft leasing company from Boeing. Last year, …
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Hong Kong has banned all flights from India after a staggering 47 passengers have tested positive to COVID-19 after traveling from Delhi on Vistara Airlines. All passengers on Vistar flight 6395 to Hong Kong tested negative in the 72 hours before departure but after arrival, all passengers are required to enter hotel quarantine, and the …
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Len Taplin was a war ace with 14 victories, a Distinguished Flying Cross winner, one of Australia’s first airline pilots, and just maybe the world’s first low-cost or budget passenger. In 1921 Leonard Taplin signed up as a pilot with Sir Norman Brearley’s Western Australian Airways to operate Australia’s first airline service from Geraldton to …
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Summary List Placement A new United Airlines advertising campaign is directly targeting Southwest Airlines as the two compete for travelers in Denver. The “Mile High Standards” campaign critiques Southwest for things like its on-time performance and open seating policy while boasting about United’s offerings like non-stop flights to Hawaii, as well as the airline’s long-time …
Summary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead Sticky Over the last year, there’s been a steep rise in the popularity of camping and other outdoor pursuits that make it easier to practice social distancing. In fact, according to KOA’s North American Camping Report, 46% of leisure travelers have spent significantly more time outdoors since the …
Summary List Placement The State Department said on Monday that it plans to issue a “Level 4: Do Not Travel” advisory for close to 80% of countries worldwide, as coronavirus continues to spread. The State Department just announced it will issue “Level 4: Do Not Travel” advisories for roughly 80% of countries due to Covid-19 …
MIAMI – Lilium has confirmed its seven-seat eVTOL Lilium Jet will serve a planned regional air mobility network across designated hubs in Bavaria. Lilium previously announced in September that it would collaborate with Düsseldorf and Cologne/Bonn Airport (DUS/CGN) to place those two airports as hubs in a regional air mobility network covering another German province, …
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MIAMI – Bahrain’s Gulf Air (GF) announced it will offer direct flights between Manama (BAH) and Tel Aviv (TLV) starting June 3. Both countries hope such a move will allow their respective tourism industries to flourish despite the global travel restrictions brought on by the pandemic. Centre for Aviation reports that the service, based on …
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Summary List Placement Capital One is refreshing its miles program by adding four new airline and hotel partners. Some existing and new partners will have an improved transfer ratio of 1:1. The issuer will open new airport lounges and revamp its online travel portal in the coming months. Read Insider’s guide to the best rewards …
MIAMI – SWISS (LX) and representatives from air transport, business, tourism, and social partners linked to the trade, got recently together for a virtual summit, named ‘Back in the Air’, during which three capital demands were formulated with the aim to return to free travel. Switzerland’s travel industry has strongly felt the blow coming from …
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MIAMI – Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines (DL) announced its March 2021 quarter revenue results with positive numbers amid the pandemic. In March 2021, the airline ran average positive revenue of US$4m per day as opposed to an average US$11m daily cash burn in January and February of 2021. As the economy recovers from the devastating …
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MIAMI – In a press release today, United Airlines (UA) says it is adding three new flights to its international network starting in July. In less than three months, UA will begin direct flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Dubrovnik, Croatia (DBV); from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Athens, Greece (ATH); and …
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Summary List Placement Long-distance train journeys require a significant time commitment, but if schedules allow, Amtrak’s Roomette — a private two-person sleeper cabin with basic amenities — offers a socially distant alternative to flying or long road trips. Roomettes are private from the rest of the train and come with seats, bunks, and a …
The new trans-Tasman bubble is a runway to a smart, sustainable, and safe restart of the airline network in South-Esat Asia says Subhas Menon, Director General, Association of Asia Pacific Airlines. Below is Mr. Menon’s opinion piece published in full. “To the casual observer, the Asian aviation industry should be close to collapse after the …
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MIAMI – The Trans-Tasman travel bubble opened at 23:59 local time and a Qantas (QF) Airbus A330-300 was on approach and lands in Auckland (AKL) just 41 minutes after the travel ban between the two countries was lifted. A first quarantine exempted flight after travel between the two countries was banned for the past 12 …
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