Summary List Placement “To fly, or to take the train,” that is the question. And the answer is not always simple, especially in the Northeastern US. On longer trips, the answer is clear: flying beats rail every time. But for cities on the Northeast Corridor, specifically New York, Boston, and Washington, DC, the clear choice …
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Today in Aviation: First Flight of the Boeing 747-8I
MIAMI – Today in Aviation, the Boeing 747-8I (Intercontinental) passenger wide-body airliner performed its maiden flight in 2011. On November 14, 2005, the stretched Boeing 747 Advanced was introduced as the 747-8, with a market forecast of 300 aircraft. The type would later be intended by Boeing to fill a niche between the Airbus A380 and the Boeing …
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Indonesian Trigana Air B737-400F Written off after Incident
MIAMI – Today at 11:26 local time, a Trigana Air (IL) Boeing 737-400F skidded off the runway at Halim Perdana Kusuma Airport (HLP). The aircraft, registered as PK-YSF, was operating a cargo flight from HLP, Indonesia, to Makassar Sultan Hasanuddin Airport (UPG). Conflicting Information The reasons of the incident are somehow conflicting according to sources. …
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Sendai International Airport Rocked again by Earthquake
MIAMI – In 2011 tragedy hit the Japanese Miyagi Prefecture, causing massive destruction and major damages to Sendai International Airport (SDJ). Today, another massive 7.2 earthquake and consequent tsunami alert overtook the Prefecture at approximately 18:10 local time. According to Flightradar24.com, all flights bound for SDJ were diverted to other airports. The earthquake took place …
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Air New Zealand Sets Sights on New Australian Destination
MIAMI – Air New Zealand (NZ) today announced the new Australian destination of Hobart, making it the tenth in the land down under. The airline will launch the route as a non-stop service between Auckland (AKL) and Hobart (HBA) once quarantine-free travel is up and running. “This route will be a much-needed economic boost for …
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Flights are filling up as the pandemic enters its second year — and the crowded flights are only going to get worse
Summary List Placement If you’re surprised that your flight is full, most airlines aren’t blocking middle seats, and you have to acknowledge a health declaration before flying, you likely haven’t flown in the past year. Social distancing has proved a tenuous concept to grasp for airlines with policies on the topic changing all the time. …
A sold-out music festival aboard a Norwegian cruise ship is set to sail later this year
Summary List Placement In the US, cruise trips and music festivals have been nowhere to be seen since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, one company, Sixthman, is looking to bring both back by November in the form of a rock music festival aboard a Norwegian cruise ship. Sixthman specializes in “festivals at sea.” …
Hong Kong poker ace sees embattled AirAsia as a winning bet
Hong Kong businessman and professional poker player Dr Stanley Choi Chiu Fat has expressed confidence his bet on financially struggling AirAsia Group will pay off as the airline this week successfully completed the second tranche of a private share placement. Dr Choi hit the headlines in February when he raised his AirAsia stake during the …
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Icelandic Volcano Eruption Halts Keflavik International Airport Traffic
MIAMI – A volcano in southwest Iceland has erupted 25 miles away from the capital Reykjavik (KEF), according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office. According to the report, the eruption began in Fagradalsfjall. “Flight color code is red but very little turbulence is seen on seismometers.” Local media reported that incoming and outgoing air traffic out …
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Optimistic Delta adds new northern summer holiday routes
Delta Air Lines is following through on CEO Ed Bastian’s belief that 2021 will be “a year of recovery” with a package of new and additional routes this northern summer. Delta announced Friday it would add nine “brand new routes” to popular ports as well as additional nonstop flights to more than 20 mountain, beach, …
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5 ways to use 100,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points from the Ink Business Preferred credit card
Summary List Placement Getting the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card is a great way to earn Chase Ultimate Rewards points. It’s offering an all-time-high bonus of 100,000 points after you spend $15,000 in the first three months. Even if you’re not traveling, there are plenty of ways to get at least $1,000 in value from …
Finnair: Infection from COVID-19 on flights “Unlikely”
MIAMI – The risk of infection from COVID-19 on a flight is “possible but highly unlikely” according to Kimmo Ketola, Finnair’s (AY) Medical Director. Ketola states via an AY press release that during 2020, there were fewer than 50 SARS-CoV-2 infections caught onboard a plane. At the same time, there were 1.2 billion air travelers …
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UK’s Airways to Be Modernized since the 1950s
MIAMI – The UK will invest US$7.6m (£5.5m) in reorganizing and modernizing its airways. It is the country’s first effort of its kind since the establishment of the airways system in the 1950s. According to the British Department for Transport, considering the age of some British flight paths, growth in demand and network expansion resulted …
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GlobalX, SmartLynx Airlines Grow Partnership
MIAMI – Miami-based startup Global Crossing Airlines (GXA) is teaming up with SmartLynx to expand its reach even before the first revenue flight. GlobalX and European aircraft leasing specialist SmartLynx Airlines (6Y) have announced an expanded partnership with the goal of “creating new opportunities and increasing global operating coverage,” 6Y said in a news release. …
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19 stunning Airbnb lake houses with availability to book this spring and summer
Summary List Placement Lakeside homes boast natural splendor, tranquil seclusion, and many come with private docks. Lake house rentals are a hot ticket year-round, but we found excellent Airbnbs priced between $55 and $625 per night. Book with confidence knowing that experts consider a private Airbnb to be safer than a hotel. The vaccine …
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Volotea, Air Nostrum, DANTE Aeronautical to Create All-Electric Plane
MIAMI – Spanish carriers Volotea and Air Nostrum have teamed up with DANTE Aeronautical to create an all-electric regional aircraft. The consortium has asked for €42m of European Union COVID recovery funds from the Spanish Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda (MITMA). This will cover the design, engineering, and technical processes to create 100% …
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ANA Ups Freight Capacity to LAX
MIAMI – Airlines bereft of passenger revenues have pivoted to meet surging global cargo demand, and airlines like All Nippon Airways (NH), with dedicated freighters, are taking advantage. ANA, which operates 11 dedicated freighters, today announced it is upgrading service to Los Angeles (LAX) with the Boeing 777F on flights to and from Tokyo’s Narita …
IAG Sees Strong Demand in Bond Sale
MIAMI – Despite financial headwinds for the commercial aviation industry, institutional investors appear interested in airline opportunities. International Airlines Group (IAG), the holding company for British Airways (BA), Iberia (IB), and others, announced higher-than-expected demand for a new issue of two series of senior unsecured bonds totaling €1.2bn (US$1.43bn) to help the multi-national company raise …
Airbus A350 in first in-flight test of pure biofuel
Aircraft are certified to use biofuels in a 50 percent blend but a team of experts will use an Airbus A350 to find out exactly what happens when you move to 100 percent. The world’s first inflight in-flight emissions study using 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a widebody commercial jet involves experts from …
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Air NZ targets Hobart amid trans-Tasman bubble hopes
Air New Zealand has moved quickly to capitalize on mounting optimism a two-way trans-Tasman bubble is just weeks away by announcing Hobart as its 10th Australian destination. The Kiwi carrier said it would launch a non-stop service between Auckland and Hobart using its A320neo fleet once quarantine-free travel is running. Air New Zealand chief executive …
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Successful moon rocket test in return to deep space
An important step on the road back to the moon was taken Thursday with a successful 8-minute “hot fire” of the Artemis 1 core stage, the largest rocket element ever built by NASA. The test at NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Mississippi involved all four of the core stage’s R-25 rockets and produced a hefty …
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Hilton Honors American Express Surpass review: Excellent perks and a huge bonus with a low annual fee
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® CardSummary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead Sticky Review: Is the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass the best credit card for you? Of the four Hilton credit cards issued by American Express, the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card is the mid-level version with a manageable $95 annual fee Hilton Honors …
Amazon Air Opens New Gateway in Fairbanks, Alaska
MIAMI – Amazon Air (MZN) announced the opening of its third gateway today at Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) in Fairbanks, Alaska. Fairbanks International will now be Amazon’s second cargo terminal in Alaska after Anchorage and its most northern gateway in the world. The airport is a state-owned public-use airport located three miles southwest of the …
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Breeze Airways’ Potential Destination: Northwest Arkansas Airport
MIAMI – Startup airline Breeze Airways is interested in adding flights to Northwest Arkansas Airport (XNA) with several unserved routes. Breeze Airways is slated to begin passenger flights some time this year. Since announcing the official brand in early 2020, the carrier has not confirmed any routes and destinations. However, in January 2021, Breeze submitted …
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Last A380 takes off on maiden flight.
Emirates’ new premium economy. Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce is another who sees a continuing place for the A380 in his airline’s operations, although he has said he does not expect it to return to service until 2023. Qantas has written down the value of its planes and believes they can fly profitably to slot-constrained …
The 8 best Airbnbs in Los Angeles, including homes with private pools, views of the Hollywood sign, and easy beach access
Summary List Placement It may be known for entertainment, but L.A. is also rich in natural beauty and cultural diversity. Amidst the pandemic, Airbnbs provide a safer alternative for travelers compared with hotels, experts say. These are among L.A.’s best Airbnbs, with top reviews, amenities, and accessible price points. Los Angeles is best known …
Aviation Specialist Launch New Sustainable Aviation Fuel
LONDON – A team composed of aviation specialists launch the first in-flight emission study with 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a wide-body passenger jet. Airbus, German research center DLR, Rolls Royce, and Neste have partnered to start the ‘Emission and Climate Impact of Alternative Fuels’ (ECLIF3) project, which looks into the effects of 100% …
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