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MIAMI – Boeing has recommended to 16 customers that they address a potential electrical issue in a specific group of 737 MAX airplanes prior to further operations. The announcement prompted multiple carriers to immediately pull some of their fleets temporarily out of service. “The recommendation is being made to allow for verification that a sufficient …
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LONDON – Qatar Airways (QR), has become the launch customer of the Boeing 777X program. The carrier ordered 60 Boeing 777-9s on July 16, 2014. Initially, the launch customer was to be Lufthansa (LH) along with Emirates (EK), the latter of which was to receive the first aircraft this summer. However, EK CEO Sir. Tim …
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Qatar Airways has come to the rescue of an 80-year-old terminally ill man with dementia who is now back home after being stranded in Ireland for 14 months. According to the ABC, Tasmanian John Jobber was classified as vulnerable by DFAT, but his family says his return only happened because an airline took pity in …
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Summary List Placement Global investment bank Citi has opened a 30,000-square-foot wealth hub on Singapore’s Orchard Road, the city-state’s glitzy luxury shopping thoroughfare. The Citi Wealth Hub on Orchard Road, Citi’s largest wealth hub globally, was created to cater to the bank’s Citigold and Citigold Private Clients, who must have at least 250,000 Singapore dollars …
Summary List Placement Chase Ultimate Rewards points are popular due to their overall flexibility. Some Chase travel credit cards let you convert your Chase points to airline miles or hotel points. While the pandemic is far from over, hoarding points now is a smart way to prepare for travel once the world is ready. Read …
Summary List Placement It’s lights, cameras, action for America’s newest airline that’s planning its Hollywood debut later this month. Avelo Airlines plans to launch flights on April 28 from Hollywood Burbank Airport near Los Angeles, giving travelers yet another option when planning pandemic getaways. The new ultra-low-cost airline is focused on cheap leisure flights and …
MIAMI – Tucked in the latest Airbus delivery report is an order for 20 Airbus A220-300 aircraft from an undisclosed customer. It is among 39 gross orders Airbus registered through the first quarter of 2021. The former Bombardier C-Series aircraft now has 649 orders split between the A220-200 and the longer A220-300. Of the original …
Summary List Placement Bad weather is an inevitability that can ruin vacations, delay flights, and cause stress for travelers. But when a snowstorm threatened to cripple operations at Denver International Airport over a weekend in February, United Airlines decided to try a different approach. As early as a week before departure, the airline began reaching …
MIAMI – Today, British Airways (BA) showed confidence in an early return to travel normality by announcing the opening of new services between London-City (LCY), Gibraltar (GIB) and Jersey (JER) to be operated during the summer period. The services will be operated by BA CityFlyer (CJ) using Embraer E190 aircraft with a start date set …
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Summary List Placement Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that the state will be suing the federal government and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to bring back the cruise industry “immediately.” “On behalf of the tens of thousands of Floridians whose livelihood depends on the viability of an open cruise industry, today …
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MIAMI – Avelo Airlines (XP) today announced its 12-city route map and fares – becoming, it says, the first new U.S. mainline carrier in nearly 15 years. From its base at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), Avelo plans to start service on April 28 to underserved or secondary airports in the West with US$19 introductory one-way …
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Summary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead Sticky Accessible in two hours (traffic willing) from my base in Los Angeles, Palm Springs is my favorite drivable destination for its stunning desert landscape, which feels like a true escape. I’ve traveled there several times a year for the last two decades in my role as an …
MIAMI – This week, Airways sat down (virtually) with Vincent Frascogna, Vice President of Americas at Etihad Airways (EY), to reflect on how the airline has navigated through COVID-19, and their path moving forward. This interview marks one year since the airline was forced to ground their entire fleet. Numerous border closures, millions of COVID-19 …
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Summary List Placement JetBlue is firmly on the road back to normal as the pandemic enters its second year. Flights are being filled to capacity as the airline stopped blocking seats in January following the Christmas travel rush. Middle seats had been blocked until October 15, 2020, around the time Southwest Airlines also announced an …
MIAMI – Probably inspired by New Zealand and Australia, which adopted the Trans-Tasmanian travel bubble, British Airways (BA) and Virgin Atlantic (VS) are asking the UK government to open a transatlantic travel bubble between the UK and US. According to various media including Business Traveler, Aerotime, and Air Journal, Sean Doyle, BA CEO, and Shai …
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LONDON – The European consortium Airbus accelerated deliveries of its jets in March, surpassing last year’s first quarter which was partially affected by the pandemic. The company had delivered 122 aircraft in the first quarter of 2020, then halting them due to the restrictions imposed in the industry. A Slow Start After a slow start, …
MIAMI – Xiamen Airlines (MF), a subsidiary of China Southern Airlines (CZ), is preparing its fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft for a return to service, a sign that the 737 MAX might soon be recertified to operate in China. Yesterday, MF told Chinese media outlet The Global Times that it was modifying its Boeing …
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MIAMI – Raya Airways (TH), an express freight and charter cargo airline headquartered in the Cargo Complex of Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) in Subang, Selangor, Malaysia, has added a new Boeing 767-200F aircraft to its fleet. With this new acquisition, on a five years lease from ATSG (Air Transport Service Group), TH fleet …
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MIAMI – US ultra-low-cost Frontier Airlines (F9) has announced eight new routes from two of its main focus cities, Atlanta and Philadelphia. As stated in a company press release made public on April 6, F9 is adding “six new nonstop routes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL),” and “two new nonstop routes from Philadelphia (PHL),” …
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Summary List Placement Chase, Amex, and Citi offer options to book socially distant travel through their online portals. You can use Capital One miles to “erase” any travel purchase, including Airbnb rentals. Some hotel rewards programs let you redeem your points for private vacation homes. Read Insider’s guide to the best travel rewards credit cards. …
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MIAMI – “Dig out your passport, Air New Zealand (NZ) is reuniting Kiwis and Kangaroos,” NZ’s press release begins, announcing the establishment of an air travel bubble between New Zealand and Australia. Effective April 19, NZ is set to increase flights from Auckland (AKL), Wellington (WLG), Christchurch (CHC) and Queenstown (ZQN), and eight Australian destinations. …
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MIAMI – Today in Aviation, Alitalia (AZ) presented its ‘Baci Perugina’ Boeing 747-200GE at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) in 1997. The entire fuselage of one AZ’s Boeing 747 was painted in blue livery to celebrate the Italian praline chocolate brand. The painting of the aircraft required 523 kg of paint and 30 technicians worked on …
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MIAMI – By 2030, United Airlines (UA) plans to train 5,000 new pilots at its new pilot training academy, at least half being women and people of color. Being the only major US airline with its own flight school, United Aviate Academy, UA announced in a statement that it would begin accepting applications for its …
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Summary List Placement Frank Del Rio, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ president and CEO, says cruise ships will “become the safest place on earth” as cruise like Norwegian continue to ramp up health protocols, Del Rio told CNBC’s Jim Cramer on “Mad Money” on Monday. On Monday, Norwegian Cruise Lines Holding sent a letter to the …
A fascinating technology, Weak Signal Propagation, which is a digital radio communication protocol is proving a new tool to confirm the location of MH370 which disappeared just over seven years ago with 239 souls on board. Put simply, imagine you had to hike across a prairie and every 2 minutes there were a bunch of …
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Summary List Placement With no air travel during COVID-19, I’ve shifted my credit card strategy to earning the most points. Travel perks have been less valuable while food delivery and grocery benefits get more use. It’s a good time to take stock of your credit cards to prepare for future travel. Read Insider’s guide to …
MIAMI – Yesterday, Ethiopian Airlines (ET) cargo flight ET3891 was the first airline to land at a new airport in the Zambia Copperbelt province, albeit without a water cannon salute. The welcoming party was not comprised of two brand-new red airport fire service vehicles. Instead, a group of completely astonished workers welcomed the cargo plane. …
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