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MIAMI – India’s dynamic airline industry sees four new airlines apply to the ministry of civil aviation for no-objection certificates (NOCs) to commence scheduled air passenger and cargo services. One of these airlines is Akasa – backed by Indian billionaire Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, is making global headlines. The remaining three include Turbo Megha Airways (promoter of Hyderabad-based …
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MIAMI – Chilean-based low-cost airline SKY (H2), formerly known as SKY Airline, presented in the cold and murky morning of August 12 its first Airbus A321-251nx at its maintenance base located inside Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL). The type is the first A321neo, registered CC-DCA, c/n 10532, to operate in Chile and the first one flying in …
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MIAMI – A plaintiff’s attorney walks into court and says, “My client, a pilot, is owed pay for the time he was away from his airline employer for military leave.” “Surely you can’t be serious,” replies the airline. “I am serious and don’t call me Shirley,” retorts the plaintiff’s attorney. Fans of the 1980 cult …
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Summary List Placement My partner and I are rich in many ways, but money isn’t one of them. So when we made the decision to ditch our NYC apartment and drive cross-country in search of the next place we wanted to call home, we had to be very, very practical about how we planned the …
Summary List Placement I went on a week’s vacation to the Greek island of Santorini and was met with five expensive COVID-19 tests that cost more than the $300 flights. I travelled from Gatwick airport in London to Thira airport in Santorini. You must have proof of a negative COVID-19 test or proof of full …
Summary List Placement The cruise industry is gradually resuming operations, and at the same time, some cruise lines are tapping into a specific segment of customers: solo travelers. Over the past month, two Florida-based cruise lines — including a newcomer to the industry — have unveiled new ships with cabins designed for lone travelers. But solo …
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Summary List Placement Airbnb will no longer force hosts or guests into forced arbitration for sexual assault or harassment claims, allowing them the option of bringing their cases against the company to court. “We believe that survivors should be able to bring claims in whatever forum is best for them,” the company said in a statement …
Summary List Placement Table of Contents: Masthead Sticky I have explored the world — from Bali to Belgium to Boston — all as an independent traveler. I typically book my own hotels, search for must-do restaurants, and plan what to see and when to do it. While the process often leads to the satisfaction …
MIAMI – Spotted at almost every airport across Europe and known by many all over the world, Ryanair (FR) – the regions largest airline by fleet size, destination count, employee number, and passenger numbers had a somewhat humble start back in the day with just one aircraft and multiple plans gone awry. Founded in 1984 …
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Summary List Placement Table of Contents: Masthead Sticky One of the best vacations I’ve ever taken was a river cruise. It was a fascinating trip down the Danube River in Europe with Disney Cruises, focused on Christmas markets. After experiencing the river cruise lifestyle, I was sold. I’ve always been a fan of traditional …
Summary List Placement Airbnb is expecting a hit in bookings ahead of the fall season due to concerns over the coronavirus Delta variant. The home-share company experienced strong bookings and soaring revenue in the late-spring and summer, the company said Thursday in its latest earnings report. The travel surge came as people began vaccinating, lifting …
MIAMI – “Business is resuming,” says Fritz Joussen, CEO of tourism leader TUI Group, who can hardly hide his relief at the appearance of the first rays of sunshine on a sector that has been at a standstill since early 2020. Between April and June, the German giant multiplied its turnover by nine compared to …
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Summary List Placement Famed road travel vehicle maker Airstream has seen skyrocketing sales, impressive backlogs, and a surplus of job applicants amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But there’s one major yet unsurprising problem hiding in the shadows of this success: supply chain issues. Like other RV, travel trailer, and camper van makers, Airstream — which specializes …
Summary List Placement This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Ramon Olguin Sanchez, a 33-year-old hotel vibe manager from Los Cabos. It has been edited for length and clarity. I’ve worked with the Hard Rock brand for over four and a half years and have been the resident vibe manager for almost …
Rex has confirmed it will stand down 500 frontline employees as COVID lockdowns and border closures continue to savage the aviation industry. Australia’s biggest independent regional carrier and mainline aspirant had already grounded its Boeing 737 jets because of plummeting demand and had announced reductions to schedules until September 12. But with COVID cases continuing …
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Hopes that Boeing can quickly fix problems with its ailing Starliner spacecraft appear to be fading after suggestions a fix could take several months. The Wall Street Journal said it had been told by people familiar with the problems that the launch could be delayed because the company would likely need to take the Starliner …
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Alliance Aviation says it has entered fiscal 2022 “with strong momentum” as it forges ahead with the deployment of Embraer E190s after defying the global aviation pandemic trend to post a 19 percent increase in profit. The Queensland-based operator posted a statutory profit for fiscal 2021 of $A48.3 million as it maintained flight hours in …
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Summary List Placement Table of Contents: Masthead Sticky If you missed Alaska Airlines’ great fall fare sale last week, here’s another chance to jump on cheap airfare, this time to Mexico. The airline just announced a new flight sale for travel to and from Mexico, with select one-way fares for up to 30% off. …
MIAMI – Alaska Airlines (AS) has announced extra services from the West Coast into destinations in Mexico for the winter travel season. Starting in December, AS will be adding services from San Francisco International (SFO) to the Mexican resort cities of Loreto (LTO), Mazatlan (MZT), and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo (ZIH), with seasonal services ending April 16, 2022. …
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MIAMI – It looks like the Boeing 737 MAX is flying in China again. Last week, Airways reported that a MAX was en route to China, making refueling stops in Honolulu and Guam before flying on to Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport (PVG). Once in China, the aircraft would begin recertification flights. Reuters now reports that …
Summary List Placement Table of Contents: Masthead Sticky The mere thought of navigating an airport right now can be downright daunting. Airlines are struggling to ramp back up to meet consumer demand, which all but vanished earlier in the pandemic. The new rise in travel interest has led to a rash of flight cancellations. …
New Zealand will adopt a phased approach to reopening its borders in 2022 based on accelerated vaccinations and categorizing travelers as high, low or medium risk. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced Thursday that New Zealanders of all eligible ages would be able to book in their jab by September 1 and the wait …
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Emirates plans to restore capacity to 29 cities across its network as travel demand rises in response to eased COVID restrictions in some regions. The Dubai-based carrier said Wednesday the increase would involve 270 flights with the expansion of services to and from the UK and a boost to operations in the US and Africa. …
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The Mint Suite. Photo: JetBlue Two Mint Studios feature a bigger 22-inch entertainment screen as well as an additional side table and a seat for guests. The product is the first to use Thompson’s Aero Seating Vantage SOLO seat designed specifically for narrow-body aircraft. Passengers also get a sense of widebody space thanks to the …
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NEW YORK – JetBlue is hitting the stride today as the airline commences its long-awaited transatlantic flights, with London-Heathrow as the first European destination in the history of the airline. Airways will be onboard the maiden flight, scheduled to depart from New York’s Kennedy International Airport at 22:10 EST (03:10 GMT). As part of the …
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Summary List Placement I’ve lived in Southern California all my life and Disneyland has a special place in my heart. So being unable to visit as a result of COVID felt like a significant loss. When it finally reopened this summer, I immediately made a reservation for my family to return to a favorite …
Summary List Placement Transferring points to airlines usually yields the best value, but sometimes it doesn’t make sense. Amex Travel’s Pay with Points feature allows cardholders to use points to cover almost any flight. Some Amex small-business cards offer a points rebate when you redeem for certain flights. Read Insider’s guide to the best …