20 dreamy Paris hotels to book as France reopens to tourists in June

  Summary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead Sticky Paris has long been the preferred fantasy of wanderlust daydreamers, and increasingly so during the past year filled with COVID lockdowns and travel restrictions. As a travel writer married to a born-and-bred Parisian, I’ve visited Paris many times for both business and leisure. But during quarantine, I …

CAE to Provide Novel Simulators for Jaunt’s eVTOL

MIAMI – CAE and Jaunt signed a cooperation agreement for the former to develop an aerospace simulator for the development of Jaunt Air Mobility’s eVTOL, the Journey aircraft. CAE, formerly Canadian Aviation Electronics, will also focus on developing the Jaunt Aircraft Systems Integration Lab (JASIL) to facilitate the validation of systems and the aircraft itself. …

Airbnb prices are surging as Americans flock to larger homes outside of cities (ABNB)

Summary List Placement If you’re hunting for the perfect Airbnb after a year of not traveling, be prepared to shell out more than you may have planned: average daily rates are up 35% compared to the same time last year. While gross bookings this quarter are still 21% below pre-pandemic levels, the company said Thursday …

I earned over 1 million airline miles and hotel points while traveling for work by using 9 strategies to maximize rewards

  Summary List Placement I earned over 1 million airline miles and hotel points while working a travel job. I stayed loyal to my favorite airline and hotel programs and put expenses on co-branded credit cards. Tricks like using miles for partner award flights and booking stopovers helped me maximize rewards. Read Insider’s guide to …

Airbus Resuming Work on Modernized A320 Family FAL

MIAMI – Airbus is resuming work on a modernized and digital A320 family Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse (TLS) to achieve the industrial capability and meet expected market demand once airline industry recovery takes over from the Covid pandemic. The new facility will take over from the original TLS based A320 FAL and will …

5 luxury resorts where you can get great value from the Amex Hilton Aspire free night certificate — plus use up to $250 in credits

 Summary List Placement The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card comes with an annual free weekend night certificate. The card also comes with up to $250 a year in credits toward purchases at Hilton resorts. Using the certificate at a Hilton resort and stacking it with the credit can be an excellent deal. Read Insider’s …

Frontier Earnings Point to Recovery

MIAMI – Frontier Group Holdings, Inc., parent company of Frontier Airlines (F9), reported a first-quarter net loss of US$91m but noted a strong rebound in demand for leisure travel. “This is our first quarter reporting as a public company and we couldn’t be more pleased with what we are seeing relative to the recovery in …

How to use the Amex Travel Portal to book flights, hotels, car rentals, cruises, and more — and make the most of your Membership Rewards points

 Summary List Placement The American Express Travel Portal works much like an online travel agency for Amex cardholders. You can use Membership Rewards points, cash, or combine both to book flights, hotels, cars, and more. Some cardholders get exclusive deals, including luxury hotel benefits and premium flight discounts. Read Insider’s guide to the best American …

7 reasons to choose the Chase Sapphire Preferred over the Sapphire Reserve — even though it doesn’t come with as many fancy perks

  Summary List Placement The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is one of the most recommended travel rewards credit cards. Its premium sibling, the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, comes with better perks but a Chase Sapphire Reserve® annual fee. The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card has a higher sign-up bonus and a much lower Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card …

Rolls Royce in talks with Boeing over 797

The McDonnell Douglas ATMR (Advanced Twin (Aisle) Medium Range) airliner of 1981. However, at the time seating space was more generous and carry-on baggage was not the issue it is today. Mockup of the Boeing 7J7, a twin-aisle, 250-seater that was exhibited at the Paris Air Show 30 years ago. Work on the first UltraFan …

ATR 42-600STOL: From Design to Industrialization

MIAMI – ATR has reached a development milestone of the ATR42-600S-S, or Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL), whose design phase is now completed. As indicated by the ATR press release issued on May 13, the general architecture of the aircraft has now been “frozen” and performances confirmed. Sourcing tools and manufacturing of parts by suppliers …

Americans, ready to book vacations again, could be prime targets for scammers, and 2 senators want more protections for travelers

Summary List Placement With the travel industry poised to boom thanks to rising coronavirus vaccination rates, scammers could very well target would-be travelers in the coming months, spoiling many long-awaited vacations.  Two senators are calling on the Federal Trade Commission to do more to protect tourists from scammers, as travel is slated to spike along …

Wizz Air Launches New Base at Rome Fiumicino Airport

LONDON – Wizz Air (W6) has announced Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) as its new base in Italy. The airline will base four A321neo at FCO in July 2021. The W6 announcement of its new base was accompanied by the launch of 32 new routes to 19 countries that will complement the 25 routes already operated …

Frontier is moving into a new California city with extremely low fares to take on America’s newest airline (AAL, ALK, LUV)

Summary List Placement Frontier Airlines is adding Burbank, California to its schedules this summer in a move that puts the airline in direct competition with America’s newest carrier. The Los Angeles-area city will see three new routes —  to Denver, Las Vegas, and Phoenix — which the airline already offers from nearby Los Angeles International …

SmartLynx Airlines Launches Long Haul Cargo Flights

MIAMI – SmartLynx Airlines (6Y), a full-service EU-based ACMI (Aircraft Crew Maintenance Insurance) leasing company has announced a new long-haul cargo operation although no fixed start date is known at the moment as aircraft are undergoing modifications. SmartLynx is adding five Airbus A330 aircraft, leased from CDB Aviation, to its fleet, at present going thru …

Choice Privileges Visa Signature card review: A good choice for frequent Choice Hotels guests, with a record-high bonus

 Choice Privileges Visa Signature CardSummary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead Sticky Review: Is the Choice Privileges card the best credit card for you? Choice Privileges is the loyalty program of Choice Hotels, and even if the name isn’t immediately familiar to you, you’ve probably encountered one of its locations somewhere in your travels. Choice Hotels …

Norwegian has unveiled a new cruise ship complete with a food hall, Starbucks, and its largest staterooms ever — see inside (NCLH)

Summary List Placement Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled its latest cruise ship: the Norwegian Prima. “As we emerge from this global crisis, this announcement marks a strong sign of hope for the cruise sector,” Giuseppe Bono, CEO of Fincantieri, the Italian shipbuilder that constructed the Norwegian Prima, said in a press release. The announcement comes …

Virgin Australia scales back short-haul international flying

Virgin Australia is scaling back its international plans in the wake of the release in this week’s budget forecasts outlining new predictions for international travel of low visitations till at least mid-2022. Virgin Australia is deferring most short-haul international flying, including to Fiji and Indonesia, until at least December 2021. Continued efforts by State and …

Ocean City, Maryland offers over 10 miles of sandy shores — here are 18 of the best vacation rentals for a summer stay

  Summary List Placement Situated between two bodies of water, Isle of Wight Bay in the west and the Atlantic Ocean in the east, Ocean City offers East Coast city slickers such as myself the best of both worlds.  From kayaking the serene northern canals and soaking up the sun on the softest white-sand shores …

If you have the Amex Platinum or Business Platinum, you’re eligible for premium-airfare discounts with more than 25 airlines

 Summary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead Sticky Disclaimer: Amex is an Insider advertiser. The Amex International Airline Program is a lesser-known benefit available to Platinum cardholders.  The program offers discounts on flights in first class, business class, and premium economy. You’ll also earn 5x Amex Membership Rewards points when you book airfare through this program. …

Alaska Orders New Aircraft, Adds Belize

MIAMI – Seattle-based Alaska Airlines (AS) is poised for recovery, which will require additional aircraft to fulfill capacity needs as travelers return to the skies. AS is optimistic that by the summer of 2022, travel will have returned to pre COVID levels. In order to meet these demands, AS will add 17 new Embraer regional …

Allegiant Air to Move to LAX’s New West Gates

MIAMI – Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air (G4) announced its move to Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) new Terminal 1-West Gates from Terminal 5. G4 will begin service from its new LAX location at the Tom Bradley International Terminal on Wednesday, May 19. The Terminals of LAX have a total of 133 gates in nine passenger terminals arranged in the …

Two planes collided mid-air near Denver, and one was forced to parachute to the ground

Summary List Placement Two aircraft were involved in a mid-air collision Wednesday morning as they approached Centennial Airport near Denver, Colorado, the Federal Aviation Administration and Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office said. One aircraft, a Swearingen Metroliner SA226TC twin-engine aircraft operated by Key Lime Air, was arriving from Salida, Colorado when the collision occurred, FlightAware data …

Brussels Airport Reports Rapid Cargo Growth

MIAMI – Brussels Airport (BRU) cargo traffic continues to grow steadily, with an increase of 72% over the same period in 2020.  The strong rise in cargo volumes that began the year has persisted and even accelerated in April, owing largely to the increasing demand for air cargo throughout Europe. In April, 250,065 passengers passed …

US Airlines, Airports Fuel Supply Affected by Pipeline Hacking

MIAMI – A major fuel pipeline in the US was shut down by a cyberattack last week, forcing US carriers to find alternatives to fuel their flights. The plant, which is owned by Colonial Pipeline of Houston, supplies 45% of the fuel on the East Coast of the United States and serves seven airports directly. …

ATR, Skyways Technics Partner in the Asia Pacific

MIAMI – ATR has entered into a partnership agreement with Skyways Technics’ Malaysian Branch to cover after-sales in the Asia Pacific region. The strenghtened partnership between the two companies will cover repair of sensitive components such as leading edge, flaps, and flight controls. The increased cooperation between ATR and Skyways technics will offer ATR operators …

MH370 debris hunter, Blaine Gibson, pleads for co-operation

MH370 debris hunter, Blaine Gibson, who has both found more MH370 debris than any other person and been the rallying point to find wreckage, has pleaded for co-operation between the various experts who are trying to help find the final resting place of the Boeing 777 that disappeared over seven years ago with 239 souls …