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MIAMI – Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines (DL) was forced to cancel more than 250 flights on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. This has made passengers face another holiday season of travel disruption. Despite government health officials pleading with American’s to remain at home this Christmas to limit the spread of the novel Coronavirus, the mass …
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MIAMI – With reduced flight frequencies and travel bans on both sides, traveling from America to Europe has never been so complicated. It had been eight months since I boarded on a plane. During this time, the world changed; COVID-19 had become an integral part of our lives, changing – perhaps forever—the world as we …
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Embraer 190-200LR, Montenegro_Airlines JP7348408. Photo: Wiki Commons A Dependance on Tourism According tot he Balkan Insight report, In early December, the government, a coalition of three blocs, took power with a majority of seats in the parliament, in effect ending three decades of uninterrupted rule by the Democratic Party of Socialists, DPS. A year ago, …
MIAMI – Indian airline GoAir (G8) launched a daily service between Mumbai Chhatrapati S Maharaj International (BOM) and Mangaluru (IXE) yesterday, The Times of India reported on December 23. As stated in the report, G8 links Mumbai to Mangaluru with a daily direct flight operated by “state-of-the-art Airbus 320neo,” adding that the schedule of this flight has …
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Summary List Placement Several premium Amex cards, including The Platinum Card® from American Express, The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, and Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card, offer airline incidental fee credits as a benefit. When you use your card to pay for an eligible purchase on your selected airline, you’ll receive reimbursement in …
MIAMI – While watching planes at your local airport, you’ll notice that at their core, almost all of the planes look very similar, whether at a general aviation airport, a large international airport, or even a military base. Aerospace engineers design aircraft like this for various reasons: ease in manufacturing, existing resources, and a general …
MIAMI – 2020 has been a rough year for the aviation industry, with the COVID-19 pandemic bringing the most severe drop in travel demand since the 9/11 attacks. There isn’t much in the industry that hasn’t been forced to change in order to adapt to these new circumstances. From airlines to airports to even flight …
Summary List Placement With beach access, gorgeous views, and water sports, beachfront hotels are some of the most coveted lodgings. In response to COVID-19, many top beach hotels have new procedures in place for a safe, socially-distanced getaway. Our choices for the best beach hotels all have great beach access, attractive design, fun amenities, …
MIAMI – I recently needed to fly from ATL to JAX for a family event. It’s a short flight, yes, 41 minutes flying time, but the route is popular enough so that in “normal” non-pandemic days the round-trip flight can cost a bit over US$200. So, when I booked the ticket, I was surprised to …
Summary List Placement COVID-19 continues to spread across the US, which means even in winter travelers are looking to destinations with ample outdoor activities. Mountain resorts make it easy to savor nature in all seasons with hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and, of course, skiing. We rounded up the best mountain hotels including rustic lodges, luxe …
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MIAMI– Whilst made famous by the transatlantic flights from London (LHR) to New York (JFK) and the handful of other charters the airline’s flag carrier used to operate, the British Airways (BA) Concorde made a number of trips to Rovaniemi (RVN) as a seasonal Christmas Charter. The first BA Concorde charter to the official home …
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LONDON – With the world in constant evolution and experimentation of new technologies, people began to move en masse around the globe in the 90s. And what was the best way to get around? Flying, the safest way to travel. In this great economic growth that has involved many continents, airlines also needed to update …
Summary List Placement It’s been less than six weeks since the Boeing 737 Max was ungrounded by the Federal Aviation Administration and the plane is already flying passengers around Brazil and Mexico, with plans to start in the US in just seven days. American Airlines will fly the aircraft first, following by United Airlines in …
MIAMI – British Airways (BA) cargo workers plan to strike for nine days beginning on December 25, according to the labor union Unite. The two parties had been previously engaged in negotiations earlier this month before talks broke down. The workers are largely unsettled over the BA “fire and rehire plan”, which will create pay …
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Summary List Placement With the COVID-19 vaccine beginning to roll out, there’s hope on the horizon for travelers eager to get away next year. In anticipation of a better, brighter year ahead, we rounded up the best new hotels across the US to book for 2021. From a resplendent lakeside inn in North Carolina …
MIAMI – The demand for air travel during the holidays has helped India’s air traffic recover after a dark period. Indeed, passenger volume saw sequential growth of 22% in the previous month, India’s ICRA rating agency NSE said Wednesday. The ICRA also said that November domestic passenger traffic was close to 50% of domestic air …
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Singapore Airlines has started trials on a new digital health verification process, which will be the first in the world to be based on the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Travel Pass framework. This will offer passengers the ability to securely store and present information related to Covid-19 tests, as well as their vaccination status …
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MIAMI – Today in Aviation, United Airlines (UA) launched its own air freight service in 1940. With the service, shortly before the beginning of the WWII, the airline inaugurated what some historians say was the first all-cargo operation in US airline history. A Douglas DC-4 aircraft were used by the airline to transport mail from …
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MIAMI – Kenya Airways (KQ), the flag airline of Kenya, is ending its partnership with Air France-KLM Group. The partnership was temporarily suspended this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainty of a return to normal operations. Both companies mutually agreed on a final termination, which will go into effect in September 2021. …
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Summary List Placement Private vacation rentals have grown in popularity since experts and the CDC have noted they are safer than hotel stays. As a result, inventory on Airbnb might feel quite limited, especially when booking last minute or at popular times. We break down alternative vacation rental services to consider, plus what to …
MIAMI – Airports have relied on voice communications over unsecured radio frequencies for decades, with landlines being the only reliable backup. This controlled chaos is overseen by ground-control managers as part of an airport-wide effort to ensure the safety of all ground operations. Needless to say, the task of keeping track of all moving parts …
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Table of Contents: Masthead StickySummary List Placement COVID-19 continues to spread across the US, but many are still looking to hit the slopes, albeit with an eye toward safety. Ski resorts are putting a full range of new safety measures in place, but it’s also vital to consider the potential risks. We spoke with an …
MIAMI – Executives from United (UA) and American Airlines (AA) announced plans Tuesday to bring back thousands of their furloughed employees. Congress passed its new Covid-19 relief bill this week, which includes US$15bn for US airlines. The new legislation provides an amendment to the Payroll Support Policy of the airline industry, which sets aside the …
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Summary List Placement Alaska Airlines and Boeing just inked an agreement for 23 additional 737 Max aircraft, growing the airline’s total order to 68 aircraft to be delivered from 2021 to 2024. An agreement in principle for the Max 9 variant, based on the 737-900 Next Generation that Alaska currently flies, was signed on Friday …
Summary List Placement The pandemic has brought many activities to a screeching halt, and travel is largely out of the question for many. However, you can still dream about and plan for the trips you might take in late 2021 and beyond. Travel and rewards credit cards are worth considering right now if you want …
MIAMI – Ryanair UK (FR) has announced the temporary closure of its UK, Ukraine and Morocco routes amid the UK’s new COVID-19 strain outbreak, and following the UK CAA’s decision to introduce wet-leased aircraft for FR flights out of the UK. According to the airline’s statement, the affected routes include those domestic from London, Manchester, …
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LONDON – Myanmar Airways International’s (8M) first E190 commenced operations from Yangon, operating four flights throughout the day. In addition, 8M’s second E190 is due to arrive in the country on December 23, 2020, and the airline will expand its E190 routes to include nine destinations across the country by upgauging, an airline industry technique …
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