Summary List Placement Private aviation has not been immune to the shortages plaguing nearly every industry. America’s wealthy realized the value of flying private instead of flying commercial during the pandemic and began buying up private aircraft in anticipation of a return to travel. And just like in the housing market, a drop in inventory …
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Turkish Aerospace Wins Boeing 737 Fan Cowl Deal
MIAMI – Turkish Aerospace has secured a Boeing contract to manufacture and supply fan cowls for the Boeing 737 program. Effective 2025, the company will be responsible for half of the monthly 737 fan cowl needs. Turkish Aerospace’s Boeing product portfolio will be grown as a result of this deal. The strong industrial partnership between …
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10 hotels in Cancun that we can’t stop thinking about for a tropical beach getaway
Summary List Placement Table of Contents: Masthead Sticky Known for its powdery white-sand beaches, aquamarine waters, and vibrant nightlife, Cancun is one of the Caribbean’s most-visited destinations. It draws over 6 million visitors each year — with more than half from the U.S. Hundreds of hotels and resorts are on hand to accommodate this …
SE Aeronautics SE200: A New Concept in Aircraft Design
MIAMI – With an all-comprehensive project, SE Aeronautics wants to revolutionize aircraft design, conception, and air travel as we know it today. The name of the project is SE200, a revolutionary aircraft, sporting three wings and two tail-mounted and superposed engines, just to mention two of the most evident aspects of the new concept in …
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SWISS, Austrian, Brussels Airlines: The Mid-Year Report
MIAMI – Three sister airlines, Swiss (LX), Austrian (OS), and Brussels Airlines (SN), all members of the Lufthansa Group (LH) and all navigating the difficult waters of the COVID-19 induced crisis, have issued their respective mid-year financial report. SWISS Mid-year Report Within LX, the loss for the first six months of 2021 stands at US$431.7m …
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COVID-ravaged Cathay shapes up for a tough second half
The Cathay Group has reduced its first-half 2021 loss to $HK7.56 billion ($US972 million) but expects to operate less than a third of pre-pandemic passenger capacity by the fourth quarter of this year. Cathay chairman Patrick Healy warned that the airline continued to face “the toughest period in our history” as the emergence of coronavirus …
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Melbourne’s Essendon Fields hopes to host 20,000 workers by 2040
After hosting the Queen and The Beatles, Essendon Fields Airport now has ambitious plans to accommodate 20,000 workers by 2040 as it continues its evolution as a major Melbourne business precinct. The airport unveiled the target at a celebration of its centenary Wednesday that looked back at past glories as Victoria’s international gateway as well …
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Etihad optimistic despite slower global travel growth
Gulf carrier Etihad says it is on the path to recovery despite a slower than expected return to global air travel that saw it fill just a quarter of its seats in the first half of 2021. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier on Tuesday announced a $US400 million first-half operating loss but an improvement in earnings …
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Rex to stand down staff as it faces bigger loss
Mainline contender Rex has flagged it will stand down staff and lose more money in fiscal 2021 than previously expected as a result of COVID lockdowns on Australia’s east coast. The airline has already grounded the Boeing 737 services launched early this year as part of a bold but unfortunately timed push into mainline domestic …
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Qantas offers frequent flyer status extension
Top-tier frequent fliers at Qantas can escape the dreaded downgrade after the airline announced they will be able to maintain their status for an additional year by booking one eligible flight. While frequent flyer points are always welcome, the main game for serious flyers is the status levels that provide perks such as lounge access, …
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Frontier Airlines is mandating vaccines for employees and running promotions for vaccinated flyers. Except vaccinations aren’t really required for either.
Summary List Placement Frontier Airlines is the latest company to incentivize vaccines for both employees and customers. In the past week, the ultra-low-cost carrier unveiled two promotions aimed at vaccinated flyers and instituted a vaccine mandate for employees. That would put Frontier on the leading edge of airlines that are taking active measures to get …
The Chase Sapphire Preferred and Sapphire Reserve are adding lucrative new bonus categories and benefits — with no change in annual fees
Summary List Placement The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and Chase Sapphire Reserve® are getting great new benefits. Both cards will earn more points in certain categories and will add travel perks. These changes take effect on August 16, 2021, and there’s no increase in either card’s annual fee. Read Insider’s guide to the best …
The first new luxury cruise line in over 20 years just debuted in Florida — see inside its first all-inclusive ship
Summary List Placement A new luxury cruise line just debuted, as the industry continues to make its steady comeback amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2019, Portugal-based Mystic Invest Holdings — which oversees several cruise brands — unveiled its plans for the Atlas Ocean Voyages brand. Source: Mystic Invest Holdings The new cruise line is now …
IAI/GECAS First Converted Boeing 777-300 Cargo Version (+Video)
MIAMI – Boeing has held the dominant position in the air cargo market for quite some time now with the Boeing 777F being its best product, which is based on the design of the Boeing 777-200 variant. The time to extend and move onto the longer 777-300 variant has come. Earlier today Israel Aerospace Industries …
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Silk Way West Expanding Service into Africa
MIAMI – Silk Way West Airlines (7L) announced today that they have signed an interline agreement with Kenya’s Astral Aviation (8V). The move comes as the Azerbaijan-based carrier continues to expand its services internationally and within Africa, though 8V is also expected to benefit from this agreement. “The agreement will allow Silk Way West Airlines …
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Scott’s Cheap Flights is a great way to find cheap flights and this month a premium membership is just $24
Summary List Placement If you’re thinking about planning travel, a cheap flight is often the motivator needed to move ahead and hit the book button. And while cheap airfare might seem hard to find, certain tips and tricks can make it a whole lot easier (many of which we’ve outlined in detail). One is …
Pilot deal sees Virgin secure final union agreement.
Virgin Australia has locked in a final enterprise agreement with unionized employees after almost three-quarters of its pilots agreed to a new two-year deal guaranteeing pay rises and job security. The deal gives pilots rate increases, protection from forced redundancy until December 2022, a guaranteed 57.5 hours a month with the ability to increase hours …
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Boeing still hopes for August Starliner launch
Boeing is still hoping for an August launch of its CST-100 Starliner spacecraft as it works to restore functionality to 13 valves that failed to work as designed last week. The spacecraft was returned to the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral after propulsion system valves unexpectedly indicated they were …
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Condor to add 16 A330neos in long-haul switch to Airbus
German carrier Condor will undertake a much-needed overhaul of its long-haul fleet with plans to add 16 A330neos. Condor has signed an agreement with Airbus to buy seven A330-900neos and will lease nine more to replace its fleet of aging Boeing 767s. The average age of the Boeings is 25.8 years, according to planespotters.net. The …
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How to transfer Avios between your British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus accounts
Summary List Placement Table of Contents: Masthead Sticky Avios are the frequent flyer miles of British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus. You can transfer Avios between your online accounts with all three airlines. This allows you to redeem Avios using the airline with the best price for the award you want to book. Read …
15 of the most luxurious hotels in the United States, from a private island to a celebrity retreat
Summary List Placement Table of Contents: Masthead Sticky As a professional travel writer, I’ve been fortunate to stay at some of the most luxurious hotels in the world. But like most people, the pandemic left me grounded — and wanderlusting madly. Now that it’s possible to move about once again, and after over a …
Take a look at the 6-mile lines going into Canada, where drivers are waiting up to 7 hours to enter after the US travel ban lifted
Summary List Placement US travelers are waiting as long as 7 hours to enter Canada, after border restrictions were lifted on Monday. Drivers began to line up outside the border to Canada after midnight last night when the country was opened to vaccinated US travelers, following a 16-month ban. The new policy spurred a rush …
Greater Bay Airlines: Hong Kong’s New Startup
MIAMI – Another startup airline from Hong Kong, Greater Bay Airlines (GBA), is out on the horizon and expects to start flights by 1 October this year – the date being of relevance as China’s national day. GBA, the airline is still awaiting its air operating certificate (AOC) and expects to have it ready …
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These 8 Walt Disney World Resorts have the best perks for hotel guests
Summary List Placement Table of Contents: Masthead Sticky Travel has changed considerably during the pandemic, and in addition to safety, choosing experiences that offer high value is a top priority. And while Walt Disney World vacations aren’t cheap, they do just that. That’s because Walt Disney World Resorts aren’t just a place to sleep. …
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Florida plans to appeal judge’s ruling allowing Norwegian Cruise Lines to check vaccination status of passengers
Summary List Placement The state of Florida plans to appeal a judge’s ruling allowing Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings to check the vaccination status of its passengers against a state law prohibiting companies from asking customers about whether they’ve been vaccinated, MarketWatch first reported. US District Judge Kathleen Williams in Miami granted a preliminary injunction to …
Northern Pacific Airways: Asia-North America Low-Cost Flights
MIAMI – The market for Low-cost carriers is ever-expanding and this past week saw American low-cost start-up Northern Pacific Airways launch, with an eye on commencing passenger flights by summer 2022. Northern Pacific is an Alaska-based start-up airline that aims to launch a low-cost option over the pacific. The airline’s business model is to provide …
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The best credit card deals this week include record-high welcome offers for earning points, miles, or cash back
Table of Contents: Masthead StickySummary List Placement Whether you’re gearing up to travel again or looking to earn cash back on your everyday expenses, it’s a great time to open a new credit card. Almost all of the big credit card issuers have recently launched huge offers and even brand-new cards, including some with record-high …