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MIAMI – Alaska Airlines (AS) has announced two new routes in its network to Southern California, which will fly from spring this year. The airline will launch daily, nonstop service between Los Angeles (LAX) and Austin on March 18, with an increase to three daily departures on May 20. Daily, nonstop service between San Diego …
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Photo by MIAMI – Are you dreaming of where to visit this year? Here is a Holiday Guide for 2021, based on what you want from life. Let’s take a tour around some of Europe’s most interesting cities and find the perfect place for a weekend break. Whether you are a thrill-seeker or someone after something …
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LONDON – BOC Aviation Limited announces its operational transactions for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2020. As at year culminated, BOC Aviation had available liquidity of over US$5 bn comprising cash and undrawn credit facilities. Photo: BOC Aviation Operational Data Transactions Summary A total fleet of 553 aircraft owned, managed and …
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LONDON – AerCap Holdings has announced its major business transactions during the full year and fourth quarter of 2020. Here is the breakdown. Full Year 2020 Transactions Signed financing transactions for approximately US$8.3 bn. Signed lease agreements for 97 aircraft. Purchased 36 new aircraft. Executed sale transactions for 46 aircraft. Fourth Quarter 2020 Transactions Signed …
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MIAMI – As we all know, the coronavirus pandemic has had a major impact on every industry globally. No industry has felt it more than the Aviation sector. Airline’s globally have been making changes to their fleets as part of restructuring efforts. One global airline that has been making changes to its fleet is Virgin …
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US authorities have issued a final rule that makes it easier for companies to test supersonic passenger aircraft in situations where they break the sound barrier. The rule-making does not overturn regulations introduced in 1973 banning civil aircraft operating above the speed of sound on a regular basis over land. But it streamlines and clarifies …
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Cathay Pacific will resume flights to London Heathrow from January 12 even as travel from the UK to Hong Kong remains suspended. The airline announced it would operate CX251 flights to Heathrow on January 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 21 and 24 to assist customers needing to travel to the UK. Flights between the two …
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LONDON – The new Airbus A330-343 (P2F) has been spotted in Malta. The type will be delivered to Air Hongkong (LD) for its DHL operations. The aircraft was seen today at Malta International Airport (MLA). It had been on the Aviation Cosmetics Malta (ACM) apron from January 5, 2021. The plane will depart from MLA to Hong …
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The days of the flying horse are ending as US carriers implement Department of Transportation rules allowing them to ban emotional support animals other than trained dogs from January 11. The rules were changed after the situation in the US had reached bizarre levels with an increasing number of people boarding aircraft with small horses, …
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Welcome Aboard The Airways Podcast! In this last episode of 2020, Rohan, Vinay, and Enrique jump right into three very interesting topics: • Hawaiian Airlines announces three all-new domestic routes to Orlando, Austin, Ontario. • Alaska Airlines announces the retirement of the Airbus A320 fleet. • The Top 5 most-read news on Airwaysmag.com • Closing remarks on …
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Summary List Placement Portlanders’ homes are often well-decorated, thoroughly-gardened, and an outward display of the city’s unique personality. We rounded up affordable Airbnbs in hip neighborhoods across the city, ranging from $70 to $175 per night. Read more: Are Airbnbs safe? We spoke to experts, a company representative, and an Airbnb host on everything …
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MIAMI – WestJet (WS) announced today that its Boeing 737 MAX jet will return to service with a gradual and transparent approach. The Canadian carrier’s plans follow an announcement from Transport Canada (TC) on December 17, 2020, in which TC’s security experts validated the aircraft’s design changes and outlined requirements for Canadian carriers. WestJet Boeing …
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Summary List Placement American Airlines is wasting no time in building back up the Boeing 737 Max in 2021, deploying the aircraft to more cities across the country after a successful week of trial runs. Washington, DC; Orlando, Florida; and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, saw their first Boeing 737 Max arrivals in …
MIAMI – If you have booked a flight on easyJet (U2), you’d better check with the airline. The Mirror reports today that U2 is canceling flights due to England’s third national lockdown. The cancellations begin January 10. U2 is urging passengers outside the country to return home “as options to travel after this date will …
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MIAMI – Singapore Airlines (SQ) has resumed flying to the UK and to Australia and New Zealand under a special agreement. Last month, the government of Singapore banned foreign travelers in the UK from visiting or passing through the city state. Australia and New Zealand remain closed to foreign nationals, but resident citizens can return …
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The airline industry has renewed calls to swap quarantine restrictions for global testing amid dismal November Asia-Pacific international passenger numbers. The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines said 1.4 million passengers were carried by the region’s airlines in November, “a mere 4.6 percent of the 30.8 million recorded in the same month of 2019”. The slump …
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Amazon.com is many things to many people and now it is on track to becoming a significant airline as it delivers packages to its millions of customers. The company’s path to becoming a major air freight operator took a different tack this week with the announcement it was buying 11 used Boeing aircraft. The e-commerce …
Advanced self-service check-in, the increasing use of biometrics and digital health passes are among the technologies travelers can expect to encounter as they resume traveling in a post-pandemic world. The aviation technology experts at SITA have identified six technologies they expect to transform air travel in 2021 and at least one it believes will disappear. …
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Air New Zealand will begin operating quarantine-free flights between Auckland and Brisbane from January 7. Australia has lifted quarantine restrictions for New Zealanders entering the country — although they continue to apply to people flying from Australia to New Zealand — prompting AirNZ to operate similar flights to Sydney and Melbourne. New Zealanders returning to …
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MIAMI – Amazon acquired four used Boeing 767-300s from WestJet (WS) in March of 2020, due to enter service with Prime Air this year. The fleet expansion will be vital in increasing Amazon’s connectivity throughout the US, decreasing its reliance on third party mail transportation companies like FedEx, UPS and the USPS. The online shopping giant …
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Summary List Placement Utah is home to 15 ski areas, from laid-back local favorites to luxury resorts, so there’s plenty of variety. We’ve rounded up the best ski resorts across the state, plus the best ski hotels to stay at for each area. It’s peak ski season when prices surge, and hotels currently range …
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Summary List Placement Due to the ongoing pandemic, many people continue to seek domestic driving getaways and standalone accommodations. Tiny homes offer cozy and quaint stays, and are also more easily tucked into off-the-grid locales. We found top-rated options across the US, ranging from $69 to $232 per night to start. Read more: Are …
MIAMI – In a press release today, Viasat announced that Delta Air Lines (DL) has selected the company to provide next-generation Ka-band satellite in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution for more than 300 mainline narrow-body aircraft. The planes involved include both new delivery and retrofits on A321ceo, 737-900ER and select 757-200 aircraft. DL expects to install the …
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MIAMI – Like every year, there are many planes of many airlines that take tourists and workers around the world. Lo and behold, Airlinesrating.com has released its list of the safest airlines for 2021. The ratings site keeps tabs on 385 carriers from across the globe, measuring factors including the airlines’ crash and serious incident …
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Summary List Placement I’ve always been a person who loves to travel. Traveling brings me peace, and I enjoy sharing different cultures and places around the world to visit without spending a ton of money. I started my first travel blog in July 2017, where I shared budget travel tips, reviews of my trips, and …
MIAMI – Yesterday, a United Airlines (UA) flight from Washington (IAD), to Syracuse had to make an emergency landing at Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM). The UA flight, a Mitsubishi CRJ-200LR, regional jet, with registration N405AW, left IAD at 2:24 pm, local time, and was on its way to Hancock International Airport (SYR) when it developed engine …
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