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HAWAIIAN AIRLINES N389HA AIRBUS A330-243. Photo: Andrew Henderson/Airways New Aircraft, Routes The Airbus A330 gave HA a much better range and more opportunities to launch new routes, which it capitalized on. 2010 through 2014 saw a huge growth in HA’s Asian and International markets. The growth started with the launch of a daily Tokyo service …
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Summary List Placement A former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employee has been sentenced to two years of probation and a $5,000 fine for interfering with communications between Air Traffic Control and several planes. A federal judge sentenced Joelyn DeCosta, 48, for “willfully and maliciously interfering” with air traffic communications in Honolulu, Hawaii. DeCosta’s actions caused …
MIAMI – Blue Air (0B) is set to expand a base at Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) with flights to Palermo Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) in April of 2021. Service will kick off with up to four weekly flights on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Blue Air Boeing 737-800 with reg: YR-BML at NAP Photo: Marco Macca …
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Summary List Placement Miraval Austin created an extended stay program that lets people “test drive” what it’s like living in Austin, Texas as tech companies continue to flock to the “next Silicon Valley.” The new migration boom to Austin is no secret. Companies like Oracle and Tesla recently announced their plans to relocate from the Bay …
NEW YORK – JetBlue (B6) yesterday reported Q4 2020 financial results, which, as expected, were severely impacted by the global pandemic. However, the carrier says the results were better than expected. The highlights of the report included: An adjusted pre-tax loss of (US$581m) in Q4 vs. adjusted pre-tax income of $US221m in Q4 2019 (both …
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MIAMI – Condor Airlines (DE) has retired its first Boeing 767 from its fleet. The aircraft, still used after the stop caused by the pandemic, has been lucky enough to travel the world, even reaching Australia. In addition to being used for passenger flights, it has also been repeatedly used as an auxiliary cargo aircraft. …
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Summary List Placement The World Of Hyatt Credit Card just changed its welcome offer to earn up to 60,000 points after meeting two tiers of spending requirements. That’s more points than the previous offer, but you’ll have to spend a lot more to unlock the bonus. There’s also a new, lucrative spending bonus for cardholders …
Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency has arrested six people for their alleged involvement in the fake pilot licence scandal that emerged after a Pakistan International Airlines A320 crashed last year according to Reuters. “Five Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) officials and a pilot have been arrested,” the Federal Investigation Agency said in a statement to Reuters. At …
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Summary List Placement AAdvantage is the frequent flyer program of American Airlines and it’s easy to earn and use miles. You can earn AA miles from flying on the airline or its partners, or with co-branded credit cards. Using American Airlines miles for flights on AA and partners typically gets you the most value. Read …
© @FlyRosta has captured a perfect landing of an Emirates A380 in Europe. READ: Qatar Airways the world’s favorite airline Landing in style © @FlyRosta#FlyEmiratesFlyBetter @Airbus pic.twitter.com/gkA9vxDsUj — Emirates Airline (@emirates) January 29, 2021 The post Now that is a perfect A380 landing from Emirates appeared first on Airline Ratings. read more ⇒ Source:: AirlineRatings.Com
LONDON – Due to the sharp drop in passenger numbers as a result of the pandemic, Terminal 5 at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) will be temporarily closed as of February 23, 2021. For the time being, all flights will be handled in Terminal 1, according to the airport. The relocation of airlines from Terminal 5 …
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Summary List Placement According to Airbnb, California is one of the most popular trending locations for rentals. You can find spectacular homes near beaches, deserts, wine country, national parks, and cities. We found top-rated California Airbnbs, ranging from $96 to $333 per night to start. Read more: Are Airbnbs safe? We spoke to experts, …
MIAMI – Dutch regional airline KLM Cityhopper (KL) has announced the maiden flight for its first Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, Dutch news portal Scramble reported on January 24. The E195-E2, registered PR-EDK, will adopt the registration PH-NXA in the Netherlands, and its delivery will take place next month. According to the portal, KL “KLM Cityhopper has …
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MIAMI – Boom Supersonic, the developer of the world’s fastest aircraft, announced it has welcomed two new senior executives to accelerate the next phase of development and advancement. Joe Massaquoi will serve as Chief Financial Officer and Kathy Savitt will be President and Chief Commercial Officer. Faster travel for United States government. Photo: Boom supersonic …
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MIAMI – Last year’s Pilot licensing scandal has push Civil Aviation Authority Pakistan ((CAAP) to outsource its licensing exams. Civil Aviation Authority Pakistan (CAAP) Director-General Khaqan Murtaza announced that the regulator was indeed outsourcing its licensing and this is “now being finalized with the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)”. Photo: Alberto Cucini/Airways Fraudulent Licences Widespread Examinations, …
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LONDON – Volotea (V7) announced the start of a new connection from Venice (VCE) to Menorca (MAH) starting on Saturday, May 29. The route will be operated with two weekly frequencies. Volotea Airbus A319-112 reg. EC-MTM taking off from Naples International Airport (NAP). Photo: Marco Macca – @aviator_ita Passengers Data FY 2020 The company recently …
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Summary List Placement Major hotel chains around the world are ramping up COVID-19 testing amenities for its guests following the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest testing protocol for all international travelers headed to the US. According to this new protocol — which was first announced on January 12 and implemented on Tuesday …
Summary List Placement Three Amex Hilton credit cards just increased their welcome offers and added new statement credits. You can earn up to 150,000 points and a $150 statement credit after meeting spending requirements. These are some of the highest Hilton card offers we’ve ever seen, but they won’t be around forever. Read Insider’s guide …
MIAMI – After half a century, competition heats up to introduce a supersonic passenger aircraft to enter commercial service. The US designer Aerion is building a giant new global headquarters in Florida ahead of the AS2 production commencement in 2023. The AS2 aims to fly to London in 4.5 hours. This is a drastic move …
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Qatar Airways has evolved over the past year as the world’s airline, keeping services going when many have shut up shop. The Doha-based airline has carried over 3.1 million passengers and 180,000 Australians home during the pandemic. The extend of the commitment of Qatar Airways can be gauged by the fact that according to Australian …
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Summary List Placement Due to COVID-19, not everyone feels comfortable diving into a shared hotel or local pool. Those without their own pools can book an Airbnb getaway to lounge poolside instead. We found top-rated Airbnbs with private pools across the US, ranging from $51 to $590 per night. Read more: Are Airbnbs safe? …
Grazia Vittadini has always loved aircraft and loved to build balsa models as a child growing up in Milan but now it is eco aircraft with aerospace giant Airbus. When she grew up in Italy and the US, she aspired to become a fighter pilot with the Italian Air Force. “They wouldn’t take females then, …
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MIAMI– Yesterday, Flyr (Norwegian word for flying) held a press conference detailing the formation of Norway’s newest carrier set to enter the domestic market and serve some European destinations to/from the country. Airlines throughout the world have suffered over the last year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Collectively, airlines have lost billions, with …
MIAMI – In order to face possible threats, the US military conducts routine testing on GPS that affects all ATM, CNS, and ADS-B systems, the latter which reports an aircraft location to Air Traffic Control (ATC). The above acronyms ATM and CNS stand for Air Traffic Management and Communication Navigation Surveillance. An FAA commissioned report …
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Summary List Placement The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans is a high-end, luxury hotel on the edge of the historic French Quarter. My entry-level room cost $199 per night, which is about $100 cheaper than non-pandemic times. However, most of the hotel’s top amenities are currently closed due to COVID-19. Read more: Is it safe to …
MIAMI – Canada’s Air Transat (TS) will stop all flights to and from Toronto (YYZ) until May, placing the blame on the COVID-19 pandemic. “The continued travel restrictions and the numerous measures imposed by the federal government, including the requirement to present a negative COVID-19 test and to quarantine upon return to Canada, have had a significant impact on our bookings,” a TC spokesperson said. Therefore, the airline had to revise …
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