Affordable Travel Services, Cheap Flight tickets, Hotels Booking Guide …
Airlineratings.com Editor-in-Chief Geoffrey Thomas has been interviewed on Channel 7’s breakfast program Sunrise on the Qantas result. Australia’s national carrier @Qantas has unveiled a billion dollar-plus loss in profits in the first half of its trading year, dogged by both domestic and international travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic. pic.twitter.com/1wafNovaOe — Sunrise (@sunriseon7) February …
Continue reading “Airlineratings.com talks Qantas on Channel 7’s Sunrise”
Greg Foran Air New Zealand said that having now taken numerous actions to reduce the airline’s cost base, cash burn averaged approximately $79 million per month from September 2020 through January 2021. This compares to an average cash burn of $175 million per month in the fourth quarter of the 2020 financial year. It estimates …
Continue reading “Air New Zealand limits loss, looks to blue skies”
Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce has slammed Australian regional operator REX for its Trump-styled press releases. Rex has been accusing Qantas of predatory behaviour moving onto its routes during COVID and because of that, it would axing 5 routes. Mr Joyce speaking at the company’s half-year result said Rex’s accusations were amusing and refuted the …
Continue reading “Qantas slams Rex for Trump-styled press releases”
Summary List Placement You can transfer Marriott Bonvoy points to over 40 airlines, including United, Alaska, and American. For every 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points you transfer, you’ll receive a bonus 5,000 airline miles. The best options are often airlines that don’t partner with other transferable points programs. Read Insider’s guide to the best Marriott credit …
Summary List Placement Traveling in March can mean big savings for those comfortable with hitting the road right now. With safety in mind, these spots have fantastic outdoor activities and socially distant dining options. We found top US vacations for March, from mountains for the end of ski season to warm getaways. With the …
A freeze on international travel and Australian state border closures have combined to send Qantas into a A$6.90 billion revenue tailspin- the worst downturn in its six-month result in its 100-year history. For the six months to December 31, it made a statutory loss before tax of $1.47 billion compared to an underlying first-half profit …
Continue reading “Qantas in record loss but has billions in reserve”
Summary List Placement Flights were cancelled en masse last March as travelers were forced to stay home in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19. But most flyers that canceled their flights likely didn’t receive a cash refund and instead were issued a travel credit with an expiration date. The aviation version of store …
MIAMI – Just hours after the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed that international travel was a feasible plan, following the UK government’s roadmap to recovery, British travelers rushed to secure a seat to their favorite summer destination. The Prime Minister explained that foreign holidays could be permitted as early as May 17, when at …
Continue reading “UK Travel Bookings Increase as International Flights Return in May”
MIAMI – Via an Airworthiness Directive (AD) the US Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) has warned all Boeing 737 NG and MAX operators of a possible rapid decompression risk. The warning stems from the discovery of cracked or completely severed lugs – a sort of bolt- fitted on the forward entry door of the aircraft, which …
Continue reading “FAA Warns of Possible Decompression on Boeing 737 NG, MAX”
MIAMI – On March 7, 1997, a Boeing 727-100 more used to carrying parcels than passengers took off from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) bound for Orlando (MCO). The 108 holidaymakers onboard flight UPS5503 were likely unaware of the significance of this flight, but it marked the beginning of a short-lived foray into passenger services by …
Continue reading “From Parcels to Passengers – UPS Airlines”
MIAMI – Spirit Airlines (NK) is to inaugurate service from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) to four different cities. Daily, nonstop service between SDF and Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Orlando (MCO), Las Vegas (LAS), and Los Angeles (LAX) will launch on May 27. Spirit Airlines Airbus A320-271N Alberto Cuchini/airways @ac_avphoto From Churchill Downs to Hollywood, …
Continue reading “Spirit Airlines Adds Louisville to its Route Map”
LONDON – DHL Express and SmartLynx Malta announce the signing of a new partnership agreement for the introduction of two newly converted Airbus A321-200 freighters to DHL’s European air fleet. By introducing the most fuel-efficient narrow-body aircraft in its class, the new technically advanced type of narrow-body fleet is adding capacity to meet the increasing …
Continue reading “SmartLynx Malta to Support DHL With Two Airbus A321-200F”
MIAMI – The Turbli Global Forecast System website lets passengers verify the amount of turbulence they will encounter during their voyage. Although it may be welcomed by travelers, airlines might react differently to the technology. The Turbli website uses forecasts from the US National Weather Service which anticipates conditions up to 36 hours in advance. …
Continue reading “Passengers Forecast Flight Turbulence Prior to Boarding”
MIAMI — Earlier today, Air France (AF) unveiled its new in-flight safety video which replaces the famous and catchy fashion-oriented film that aired in 2015. The new safety video will be available on all long-haul flights starting on March 1, 2021. With this new release, the French flag carrier has made tremendous progress with an …
Continue reading “New Air France Safety Video Goes from ‘Chick’ to ‘Adequate’”
MIAMI – The FAA has sent out an Airworthiness Directive (AD) ordering the immediate inspection of Boeing 777-200s fitted with Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines following the recent United Airlines (UA) incident involving the aircraft and engine type. The directive notes that the inspection has been ordered due to the recent event in which a …
Continue reading “BREAKING: FAA Orders Immediate Inspection of Boeing 777 PW4000 Engines”
Summary List Placement Vrbo released its up-and-coming destination report for 2021 based on a survey of 8,000 participants. Pandemic habits are continuing, with most travelers planning domestic road trips to outdoorsy locations. Many of the top emerging destinations for 2021 are located in the South and Midwest. According to a recent travel trend report …
Summary List Placement Several cruise lines have started announcing vaccination requirements for guests and crew members as the industry looks to restart after the the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, cruise ships that were mid-trip began facing COVID-19 related turmoils as the virus began trickling around the world, leaving passengers stuck, infected, or dead. Shortly after, …
Summary List Placement A United Airlines flight from Denver to Honolulu successfully executed a safe emergency landing on Saturday after suffering an fiery engine failure shortly after takeoff. Though debris spewed across Denver suburbs, the aircraft was able to quickly turn around and land back at Denver International Airport with no injuries or lives lost. …
MIAMI – Emirates Airlines (EK) has announced its plans to resume service to connect the United Arab Emirates with Newark International Airport (EWR) via Athens beginning June 1. The plan fits into the airline’s strategy to resume their international route network as global travel restrictions begin to ease. The Newark route will be operated once …
Continue reading “Emirates Airlines Resumes Newark via Athens Service”
Image: Airwaysmag.com IATA Forecast IATA forecast for 2021 – press release of July 2020 – stands at 50.6% of 2019 levels while a full recovery will come about only in 2024. Short-haul traffic shall improve faster than long-haul while a severe downside risk remains if travel restrictions are not eased. Worst predictions would also be …
Continue reading “Air traffic Recovery Forecast: A Shot in the Dark”
MIAMI – Delta Air Lines (DL) has taken delivery of one more Airbus A321 from Dublin-based leasing company, SMBC Aviation Capital. The new aircraft is the sixth A321 aircraft to be delivered to DL as part of an eight (8) aircraft transaction between the American flag carrier and the Irish aircraft lessor. The airplane was …
Continue reading “Delta Air Lines Receives Airbus A321 from SMBC Aviation Capital”
Summary List Placement Thanks to its world-class theme parks, Orlando is a popular year-round destination. The city can be expensive during peak times, but we found top-rated Airbnbs under $300 per night. Experts and the CDC also say Airbnbs are safer than hotels due to minimized contact with others. Despite the ongoing pandemic, Orlando …
Dubai International Airport. VtTN, CC BY-SA 3.0 MIAMI – Dubai International Airport (DXB) has launched a new fast-track passport control service using facial and iris recognition technologies. The AI-technological service was launched by Dubai’s Directorate-General for Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA-Dubai) to speed up immigration processes. The new biometric system has been introduced at 122 …
Continue reading “Dubai International to Speed up Immigration with Facial Recognition”
MIAMI – Following years of federal investigative training, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) officials have declared that the partially restored wreckage of Trans World Airlines (TWA) Flight 800 will be decommissioned. Shortly after taking off from John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) on July 17, 1996, the TWA 800 flight, (a Boeing 747-131) exploded, killing …
High-Pressure Aviation has a stunning cockpit video of 777 night landing in snow and crosswinds at Chicago. The video is shot in 4K for superb quality. Where a pilot faces a crosswind landing they need to point the aircraft in the direction of the wind while maintaining a straight course toward the runway. This is …
Continue reading “Stunning cockpit video of 777 night landing in snow and crosswind”
Virgin Australia has shown with the unveiling of its Adelaide lounge that it has lost none of its flair nor charm that has won it many awards and loyalty of 10 million frequent flyers. The airline, which is now owned by Bain Capital, opened what it calls its lounge of the future, at Adelaide Airport …
Continue reading “Virgin Australia has lost none of its flair or charm”
Pictures have emerged of the damage done to the United Airlines 777-200 that suffered an uncontained engine failure of one of its P&W 4000 engines on Saturday. While most of the debris showered down on the neighborhood below some penetrate the aircraft’s structure. However, the area impacted is not the fuselage itself but an outer …
Continue reading “Pictures show damage to Pratt & Whitney powered United 777”