Summary List Placement Nashville is loved for its music scene, bustling nightlife, and authentic eateries. Experts and the CDC note that private Airbnbs are a safer option than hotels right now. We gathered some of the best cheap Nashville Airbnbs, priced between $82 to $167 per night. Read more: Are Airbnbs safe? We spoke …
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Deutsche Aircraft gives Do 328 a new eco lease on life
Do328Jet. Credit Andreas Spaeth But the concept prevailed, today about 150 aircraft are still in the air, even the US Air Force operates a military special mission version as C-146A Wolfhound, having gone through a remanufacturing process at the original assembly line south of Munich. That is run by a 328 support company founded in …
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Today in Aviation: Boeing’s 777X Completes Maiden Flight
MIAMI – Today in Aviation, Boeing successfully staged the first flight of its 777X, the world’s largest twin-engined commercial aircraft, last year. At 252 ft (77 m) in length, the 777X is the longest commercial jet. Additionally, the airplane’s wingspan, boosted by the world’s largest folding wingtips, will measure 235 ft (72 m), almost the …
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Tourist hotspot Seychelles is welcoming back US travelers — but only those with the COVID-19 vaccine
Summary List Placement Seychelles is reopening its borders to visitors who have received the COVID-19 vaccine in an effort to jumpstart tourism this year. Seychelles’ updated travel guidelines were announced shortly after the archipelagic country unveiled its “immunization campaign,” which includes vaccinating almost 70% of local adults by mid-March. It’s the first country in Africa …
Denver Airport: Time to Build 7th Runway
MIAMI – With a price tag estimated at nearly US$1.2bn and a possible completion date of late 2028, Denver International Airport (DEN) is looking at adding its 7th runway. DEN officials have discussed the possibility of building a 7th runway for more than a decade. They are now ready to pull the trigger but it …
The best RV rentals in 2021
Summary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead Sticky With the ongoing pandemic, travelers are looking to RV rentals for socially distanced road trips. Motor homes offer flexibility and independence for travelers wary of staying in hotels or Airbnbs. RVs come in a wide variety and are available to rent from corporate fleets and peer-to-peer rentals. …
British Airways has unveiled a new menu designed by a Michelin-starred chef — see what’s in the lineup
Summary List Placement British Airways has partnered with Tom Kerridge, a Michelin-starred chef, to create a new in-flight Speedbird Cafe menu. The new menu items hit all the classic airport and airplane foods — specifically three sandwiches and a wrap — with the added bonus of a little pie. The new offerings may be the …
SpiceJet Adds Five Indian Destinations from Ras Al Khaimah Airport
MIAMI – SpiceJet (SG) is adding five new destinations to India from Ras Al Khaimah Airport (RKT), located in the UAE. Travelers can now fly the airline from RKT to Mumbai (BOM), Cochin (COK), Amritsar (ATQ), Lucknow (LKO), Delhi (DEL), and Jaipur (JAI). The airline is also offering more frequencies on its Delhi-Ras Al Khaimah …
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Sri Lanka Welcomes back Tourists after 10 Months
MIAMI – Last week, Sri Lanka reopened its borders to the world after an almost 10-month closure to fend off the COVID-19 pandemic. In a press conference, Sri Lanka’s Minister of Tourism Prasanna Ranatunga highlighted the impact of the pandemic on the tourism industry both for the economy and the people of Sri Lanka, as …
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Summary List Placement You have just two weeks left to take advantage of record-high Chase Southwest personal card offers. Increased offers on personal and business Amex cards include a bonus worth at least 85,000 points. Don’t forget about the elevated bonuses on two Chase Ink cards — they’re worth $750 in cash back. Read Insider’s …
Maintenance and pilots focus of Indonesian 737 crash investigators
Maintenance issues and pilot reactions are now the focus of Indonesian accident investigators looking into the loss of the Sriwijaya Air 737-500 on January 9 that killed 62. According to the Wall Street Journal, the 737’s flight data recorder (FDR) shows the autothrottle system – which automatically controls the aircraft’s engine thrust – was not …
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Soaring High: Electric Aviation Is upon Us
MIAMI – As airlines around the world suffer from travel disruptions associated with the pandemic, electric aviation development continues strong and seamless. Considering the global trends for sustainability and digitalization in aviation and specifically in commercial aviation, Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and electric aviation will be main areas of focus for aerospace start-up companies as …
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Helsinki Airport Development Advances amid COVID-19 Crisis
MIAMI – Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) buildout accelerates as Finavia continued the airport development program amid weak passenger numbers. 21.9 million passengers traveled through HEL in 2019 while merely 5 million did so in 2020, constituting a 77% drop in passenger numbers. One category, international transit travel, fell by 80% in 2020 with 713,000 passengers …
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Aer Lingus Urges Ireland to Oppose Travel Restrictions
LONDON – Aer Lingus (EI) has reportedly lobbied the Irish Department of Transport to argue against quarantine measures directly at EU level. This comes as the bloc was preparing to publish its standardised travel policy. The airline also pushed for the existing requirements on passengers to restrict their movement to be dropped according to the …
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Canadian Cargojet to acquire five 767Fs and two 777Fs
Mississauga, ON. Canadian freight airline Cargojet intends to acquire five Boeing 767 Freighters and two 777Fs in the near future. On January 12th 2021, Canada’s Cargojet(W8) announced their intentions to acquire five B-767 freighter aircrafts for delivery in 2021/2022. Due to COVID 19 pandemic, the company states that there’s been an increased demand for domestic air …
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This upcoming non-gambling no smoking Las Vegas hotel is designed for the health-focused traveler — see inside
Summary List Placement If you think Las Vegas isn’t for you because you don’t smoke or gamble, the Vegas tides will soon be turned in your favor. Majestic, a non-gaming and non-smoking hotel in Las Vegas, will begin construction in July. If all goes well, the hotel will be completed in 2024 and will sit …
Air Canada to Launch Montréal-Delhi Flight
MIAMI – Air Canada (AC) is adding a new nonstop flight between Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Delhi International Airport (DEL), which represents the airline’s fourth nonstop route to India. Air Canada has not yet formally announced this new route, but Montréal to Delhi is already available for sale on the carrier’s website. According to …
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UPS A300F Avionics Upgraded, In Service through 2035+
MIAMI – UPS Airlines (5X), in a continuing effort to renew its fleet, has upgraded the avionics of its first of 52 A300-600F aircraft. The first aircraft has been in testing since September of 2019 and will enter service this year. The types are expected to be in the fleet for at least the next …
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Members are quitting Mar-a-Lago because it has become a ‘sad’ and ‘dispirited’ place since Trump moved in, author says
Summary List Placement Former President Donald Trump’s return to his glitzy Florida golf resort — Mar-a-Lago – has reportedly not been met with fanfare by the club’s wealthy members. Mar-a-Lago’s mood is “dispirited,” and people are canceling their memberships, the author of a book on the resort told MSNBC. “I’ve talked to a bunch of …
Today in Aviation: First Flight of the CATBird
MIAMI – Today in Aviation, the first flight of the Lockheed Martin CATBird, a highly modified Boeing 737-330, took place at the Mojave Spaceport in 2007. The Lockheed Martin CATBird was built as an avionics flight test aircraft. The name is an adaptive acronym, from the Cooperative Avionics Test Bed; CATBIRD is coincidentally the ICAO-designated corporate callsign of …
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Boeing Commits to 100% Sustainable Fuel Use by 2030
MIAMI – In a press release Friday, Boeing says it is setting an ambitious target by committing that its commercial airplanes will be capable and certified to fly on 100% sustainable aviation fuels by 2030. The company has conducted successful test flights during which 100% sustainable fuels replaced petroleum jet fuel, to address the urgent …
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Avianca Reports Transporting 929,000 over Holiday Season
MIAMI – Avianca (AV) has reported transporting over 929,000 passengers over the holiday season from December 2020 to January 11, 2021. The passengers were transported across 9,287 network flights both domestic and international out of Colombia. For a breakdown, about 747,000 passengers flew on 7,192 domestic flights while 182,000 went on 2,095 international flights. Avianca …
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Norwegian Cruise Line will require crew members to get the COVID-19 vaccine before boarding as sailings continue to be pushed back
Summary List Placement Norwegian Cruise Line and its Regent Seven Seas Cruises brand will be asking all of its crew members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine prior to boarding, the cruise companies’ spokespeople told Insider in an email statement. It’s just the latest sign that cruise sailings won’t be departing any time soon. Cruise ships …
WestJet Flight Grounded after “potential fault warning”
MIAMI – A WestJet (WS) Boeing 737 MAX was grounded at Calgary Airport (YYC) after a potential fault warning before departing to Toronto. The Boeing 737 MAX has just been re-certified by Canadian aviation authorities. According to WS, Flight WS658 had passengers on board and was getting ready to take off, when it was “returned …
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A regional airport is using CARES Act funds to create a COVID-19 checkpoint for passengers
Summary List Placement The check-in process at one regional airport now includes a temperature check and health questionnaire. Eastern Iowa Airport is moving forward with a plan to use some of the $22.8 million it received under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to form a COVID-19 screening checkpoint for departing passengers. Starting …
Southwest Airlines just announced 5 new routes to new destinations on the West Coast from across the US — here’s the full list
Summary List Placement Southwest Airlines is moving into two new Californian cities this April and just announced five new routes as a housewarming gift. Santa Barbara and Fresno will become the 12th and 13th cities in California served by Southwest once service begins later this year, ramping up a rivalry between America’s largest low-cost carrier …
KLM Cuts an Additional 1000 Jobs
LONDON – KLM (KL) is compelled to start the year by further downsizing its organization. The airline has already taken an array of measures to cope with the crisis sparked by the coronavirus pandemic. Regrettably, this resulted, among other things, in the loss of 5,000 jobs in 2020. According to the airline, this number was …