Summary List Placement Southwest Airlines on Monday announced plans to serve three new destinations across the US later this year. The low-cost carrier will soon serve Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Bellingham, Washington; and Eugene, Oregon in yet another pandemic-era expansion that follows the addition of Bozeman, Montana and Destin, Florida announced last month. Myrtle Beach …
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The 8 best affordable Airbnbs in Austin, all under $200 a night
Summary List Placement Austin, Texas is known for its laid-back vibe, awesome food and music scene, and outdoor attractions. From bungalows in historic neighborhoods to sleek lofts, we found top-rated Airbnbs across the city. These exceptional Austin Airbnbs are all affordable and range from $87 to $194 per night to start. While it’s the …
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Happy International Women’s Day!
MIAMI – Today on International Women’s Day, I would like to congratulate all the fabulous ladies out there in the world, the lady airline pilots, the aviatrixes, the aviation enthusiasts, and just women in general. Although the date, March 8, is set aside to honor the women of the world, and for countless reasons, there …
Airlineratings.com talks MH370 on Sunrise
Airlineratings.com Editor-in-Chief Geoffrey Thomas has spoken on the 7th anniversary of its disappearance about the possibility of a new search for MH370. A new drift analysis conducted by one of the leading experts in the search for MH370 has found credible new evidence of the final resting place of the Boeing 777 and its 239 …
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US Senate Allocates US$23bn Aid for Airlines, Airports
Airlines to Focus on Leisure Travel Post-COVID-19
MIAMI – It is no surprise that airlines worldwide are exploring all possible ways out of the extreme crisis that COVID-19 has caused. In the next few months, experts predict a concentration on leisure trips and less on business travel, according to Italian travel new outlet lastampa.it. After the pandemic, La Stampa says, people are …
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Etihad Airways Extends Global COVID-19 Insurance Coverage
MIAMI – Etihad Airways (EY) today announced an extension of coverage for their global COVID-19 insurance to September 30, 2021. “Extending Etihad’s COVID-19 global wellness insurance reinforces the effectiveness of Etihad Wellness, the airline’s health and hygiene [program],” said EY Senior Vice President of Sales and Cargo Martin Drew. He further added that the extended …
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France’s New CMA CGM AIR CARGO
MIAMI – Over the last decade, there have been a few Air-Sea ventures, the most recent being Maersk’s transition to air charters in October 2020. However, a project currently underway is special. CMA CGM AIR CARGO is the result of a collaboration between two French companies that are both world leaders in their fields. On …
I flew on Delta’s newest jet, the controversial Airbus A220-300, and it’s my new favorite airliner in the US
Summary List Placement Airbus’ A220-300 is among the newest passenger aircraft in American skies, and it just started flying passengers for Delta in November. The pandemic masked the aircraft’s arrival but Delta has already taken delivery of six planes that offer an impressive passenger experience with in-flight entertainment and mood lighting among them. On the …
AmEx just opened the second largest of its famously luxirous Centurion Lounges — see inside
Summary List Placement American Express opened a new Centurion Lounge at Denver International Airport in February, the latest in the financial services company’s growing network of 14 airport lounges that will soon include locations in London and Washington, DC. The Denver location covers more than 14,000 square feet above the airport’s Concourse C and is …
Australia Extends International Border Closure
MIAMI – To prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the country, Australia announces an extension of the closure of its international borders up to June 17. According to Xinhua.com Asia 1 pacific news, the measure, in force for more than one year, has been taken to give to the Australian government the power and the …
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IATA Report: Air Cargo Returns to Pre-COVID-19 Levels
MIAMI – According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), freight air transport returned to its global pre-COVID-19 levels in January 2021, a “positive news” albeit it cannot compensate for the ongoing downturn in passenger traffic. The amount of cargo measured in tonne-kilometers transported by air was 1.1% higher in January than in January 2019, …
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IRGC Thwarts Iran Air Hijacking Attempt
Authorities in Iran foiled an attempted hijacking of an Iran Air (IR) airplane flying from Ahvaz in southwestern Iran to Mashhad in northwestern Iran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced Friday. The post IRGC Thwarts Iran Air Hijacking Attempt appeared first on Airways Magazine. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”
GullivAir Receives Permission for US Service
MIAMI – Upstart Bulgarian airlines GullivAir (G2) has been awarded permission to launch US flights for a two-year period. The permission, granted by the US Department of Transportation via the Foreign Air Carrier Permit and Exemption Authority (FACP) valid as of March 2, 2021. The FACP will in essence allow G2 to fly both passengers …
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Motor Sich Airlines to Resume Flights to Odesa
MIAMI – Zaporizhzhia Airport (OZH)-based Motor Sich Airlines (M9) is resuming flights to Odesa (ODS) starting from April 26, 2021. Motor Sich is proposing daily flights, excepted Sundays, departing IEV at 09:50 and arriving at ODS at 10:50. Saturday’s flights are scheduled an hour later. The return flights leave ODS at 17:50 and land in …
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I flew on United again during the pandemic and found it to be a leading contender for best US airline to fly in 2021 — here’s why
Summary List Placement United Airlines had a rocky start to social distancing during the pandemic. A botched seat blocking policy was quickly abandoned after a customer exposed the airline failing to keep seats open on a flight from Newark to San Francisco. The airline opted to fill flights but not assign middle seats unless necessary, …
MH370 wreck hunter Blaine Gibson pleads for new search
Prof. Chari Pattiaratchi “Those latitudes should be searched about 70 nautical miles wide on either side of the 7th arc. The search should include the centerline area searched in the ATSB search, but not yet by Ocean Infinity with its improved technological capacity. “The underwater topography at the foot of Broken Ridge is rough, with …
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Magnificent colorisation of a TEAL DC-6
French colorist Benoit Vienne has done stunning work bringing to life this TEAL DC-6, which operated through the 1950s with New Zealand’s national airline. The B&W photo, from aviation historian Paul Sheehan, depicts the DC-6, ZK-BGB “Ärawhata” at Christchurch Airport in 1955. Tasman Empire Airways Limited acquired the aircraft in 1954 when British Commonwealth Pacific …
Belavia Belarusian Airlines Turns 25 Today
MIAMI – Belavia Belarusian Airlines (B2), the flag carrier airline of Belarus, is celebrating its 25th anniversary today. The carrier was founded on March 5, 1996, following the Belarus Government’s Resolution on “Restructuring the Republic of Belarus’ Air Transport”. President Alexander Lukashenko congratulated the company’s workers and veterans on their anniversary. In addition, Embraer congratulated …
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How to earn, redeem, and maximize Delta SkyMiles — even if you never fly the airline
Summary List Placement Delta miles are easy to earn by flying, with co-branded credit cards, or by transferring Amex points. You can use Delta miles for flights on Delta or its partners, including Air France and KLM. The best deals are often through Delta’s award sales, and your miles will never expire. Read Insider’s guide …
American Express Ventures Invests in Boom Supersonic
MIAMI – Boom Supersonic has announced that American Express Ventures is making a strategic investment towards the development of supersonic jets. As reported by the portal Avi Trader on March 5, “the funds will support the continued development of Boom’s flagship product, the supersonic airliner Overture,” which is Boom’s “65- to 88-seat supersonic airliner, capable …
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AlbaStar: A Spanish Carrier Flying the Italian Skies
MIAMI – AlbaStar (AP), a privately owned airline based in Spain but operating in Italy, has announced its summer 2021 schedule starting March 28 and running up to October 30. The carrier has confirmed the services already present in last year’s network and announced an increase in flight frequency. Abastar operates out of its base …
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COMAC Seeking C919 Certification by End of the Year
MIAMI – COMAC’s C919 may only be a few steps away from taking to the skies. The C919, COMAC’s answer to the Airbus A320, Boeing 737, and other narrow-body aircraft, will seek certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) by the end of 2021. This is according to chief designer Wu Guanghui, who …
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The 12 best Airbnbs in Connecticut, all under $300 a night
Summary List Placement Connecticut boasts charming seaside towns, lush greenery, quaint enclaves, and bustling cities. Airbnb is a safer option than hotels during COVID because it promotes social distancing. We found Airbnbs in Connecticut, including top-rated cabins, cottages, and barns, all under $300. From sunkissed shoreline towns dotted with lobster roll stands, to woodsy …
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Lufthansa Mothballs, Sells, Orders Aircraft
MIAMI – Upon reading the Lufthansa Group (LH) 2020 financial report from March 4, it is clear that LH is deeply restructuring its combined fleet, streamlining and reducing aircraft models to better meet the new route requirements brought forward by the COVID-19 pandemic. The report states that the new LH fleet will be mainly comprised …
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Greenpeace Vandalizes Air France Boeing 777 in Paris
MIAMI – Today, non-governmental environmental organization Greenpeace trespassed Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and vandalized an Air France (AF) Boeing 777-200ER aircraft. The group bypassed security in an action that could have endangered air safety, one that was anything but green. Greenpeace “activists” illegally entered a strategically vulnerable facility. They then used banned equipment to …
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Southwest Airlines has added new service to 2 hot vacation destinations ahead of the potential summer travel boom
Summary List Placement Southwest Airlines will begin offering flights to Florida’s Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport and Montana’s Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport in May ahead of the potential summer travel boom. Travel, especially by air, dropped significantly in 2020 as COVID-19 first began taking its hold on the US. But now, the travel and hospitality industry …