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MIAMI – Boom Supersonic considered a variety of factors when designing and painting its XB-1 supersonic jet, from weight to color and material. All things considered, the XB-1’s paint job is more than just maquillage. The outer coat offers a number of safety advantages, including physical damage protection, UV rays, and epoxy breakdown, and a …
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LONDON – Lufthansa Cargo (LH) plans to offer CO2-neutral airfreight on a regular basis as a product for the shipping industry by Summer 2021. Since November, LH Cargo customers can easily check the CO2 emissions of their shipment’s transport during the booking process. This is made possible by the new online booking portal eBooking, which …
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MIAMI – Alaska Airlines (AS) announced that guests traveling to Hawaii can now pre-clear on the West Coast. The program allows passengers to avoid lines and bypass the airport screening process after they arrive in Hawaii with an approved negative COVID-19 test. Alaska launched its Pre-Clear program last week in coordination with the State of …
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Quarantine-free travel across the Tasman Sea could be possible within weeks, after New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern committed to forming a bubble with Australia by the end of March 2021. According to The West Australian, Ms. Ardern used her year end press conference to announce her government has signed off on a timeline for the …
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MIAMI – Virgin Atlantic (VS) has commenced flights to Islamabad, Pakistan, marking the first time VS has flown into the country. The flight, which originated at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) arrived Friday morning at Islamabad’s (ISB) Jinnah International airport. Virgin Atlantic uses Boeing’s B787 Dreamliner for this sector. The flight leaves LHR at 12.30 p.m. …
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Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. Photo: UPS Worldport Keeping the Cargo Cold Active cooling containers and passive cooling containers are two ways to hold the vaccines cold in transit. To keep the contents cold, active containers use batteries and a cooling system. When they are on the field, the containers are charged, then the battery …
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MIAMI – JetBlue Airways (B6) has inaugurated flights to Georgetown Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO), Guyana from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Operated by an Airbus A321neo aircraft, the route heralds an enhanced South American presence for B6. Andrea Lusso, Vice President of Network Planning at B6, said “JetBlue’s arrival in Guyana …
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MIAMI – Congo Airways (8Z) has resumed international service with flights to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo (JNB) from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The flight, departing Kinshasa N’Djili (FIH) with a stop in Lubumbashi (FBM), will operate three times a week. An Airbus A320-200, carrying 165 passengers, will be operating the service. Congo Airways Airbus …
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Summary List Placement Terminal C at Newark Liberty International Airport is a retail-lovers paradise. Home to United Airlines, its walls are filled with shops and eateries that puts other area airports to shame, with the only possible exception of the newly-constructed Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport. Complete with self-serve checkout stations that let users pay …
Summary List Placement Although a life-long flyer, I’ve always enjoyed the occasional train trip. Traveling by rail long has been overlooked by the public, including myself, as airlines have been able to provide faster, and often cheaper service. But Amtrak’s new health and safety protocols should have travelers giving it a second chance for regional …
MIAMI – Air Niugini (PX) has increased holiday season capacity around Papua New Guinea, connecting the country from the capital city of Port Moresby (POM). Following a test flight on December 10, PX will inaugurate the increased holiday capacity with a Boeing 737-700 service to Mount Hagen (HGU). According to PX CEO Bruce Alabaster, the …
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Summary List Placement The American passport has taken a huge blow this year, and the wealthy are looking to diversify their passport holdings accordingly. The US is facing potentially record-breaking expatriation numbers, along with an even larger number of citizens looking to acquire second citizenship. Global tax and immigration lawyers are already contending with increased …
Police in Las Vegas have arrested a man who was clinging to the wing of an Alaska Airlines 737 jet on the tarmac Saturday afternoon. A cell phone video, posted by Fox News shows a passenger on the wing and holding onto the winglet. A group of police walked out on the wing, but before …
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MIAMI – The French government has put two Airbus A340-211 aircraft for sale, both with seemingly bargain-like starting prices. The sale will be done via an auction that will start on December 22 of this year, with each aircraft commanding a starting price of €80,000. While both aircraft saw their first flights in 1995, the …
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MIAMI – London Heathrow Airport (LHR) could lose 2,000 retail jobs because of the British government’s decision to not offer tax-free shopping for tourists, London newspaper The Guardian reports today LHR’s CEO John Holland-Kaye told the newspaper that “the move, which will make the UK the only country in Europe to have a ‘tourist tax’ …
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MIAMI – Wizz Air (W6), mired in controversy over unions while attempting to inaugurate Norwegian operations, now alleges “bullying” in violation of international law. In the meantime, the carrier launches a Gibraltar (GIB) service. The allegations, originally made to the newspaper Klassekampen, refer to multiple boycott campaigns, including one by the trade union movement, against …
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MIAMI – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to direct air traffic controllers to prioritize the operation of flights transporting the now authorized COVID-19 vaccine. According to an FAA statement provided to FreightWaves, “airlines will provide lists of flights carrying COVID-19 vaccines to the FAA’s Command Center” which will then “alert traffic facilities in …
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Summary List Placement There’s never been a better time to be a shrewd consumer when it comes to booking flights. The coronavirus pandemic has inflicted a devastating 2020 for the industry with consistently subpar flyer numbers lingering for nearly 10 months now and airlines are desperate to get flyers back in the air. Luckily, a …
Summary List Placement Tiny homes have become undeniably popular during the coronavirus pandemic, and with this sudden surge comes new tiny home trends. According to a survey by Fidelity National Financial subsidiary IPX1031, 56% of the 2,006 American respondents reported they would consider living in a tiny home. Of those surveyed who are not yet …
Summary List Placement It’s long been known for its towering skyscrapers, high-end hotels, and mammoth shopping malls. But now, just months after the signing of a ground-breaking peace deal, Dubai is set to add synagogues, kosher restaurants, and a Jewish school into the mix. Ever since the Abraham Accords were announced in August – a …
MIAMI – Airbus announced that it had delivered the 200th Airbus A320 family aircraft from an assembly line in Mobile, Alabama. The specific aircraft, an Airbus A321neo, was delivered to American Airlines (AA) and with fuel-efficient engines is set to join “one of the youngest fleets in the region.” The aircraft also, according to Airbus, …
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Summary List Placement Hilton Honors is launching a new promotion that allows Diamond elite status members to gift a year of Gold status to a friend or family member until January 31, 2021. You’d normally have to stay a lot with Hilton to unlock this benefit, but this promotion applies to all Diamond members, regardless …
MIAMI – Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus (EI) is seeking permission from both British and US authorities to operate routes between both countries in 2021, portal Routes Online reported on December 11. The airline is planning to enter the markets next summer, with three initial routes based out of Manchester Airport (MAN). As stated in …
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MIAMI – American Airlines (AA) has taken delivery of a brand new Boeing 737 MAX 8. The aircraft is the first to be delivered to AA since the type’s worldwide grounding in March 2019. It is also the 25th Boeing 737 MAX to join the airline’s fleet. AA currently holds an order for 100 of …
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Summary List Placement Southwest Airlines is continuing to chart new routes for 2021 as the impending authorizations of multiple COVID-19 vaccines are poised to jumpstart the travel industry’s rebound in the new year. Cities across the US are getting new routes with Southwest launching an additional 19 beginning in March 2021. Jackson, Mississippi is the …
LONDON – Max Knagge, SAS’ Head of Sales for the US market, has been appointed as CEO of SAS Cargo replacing Leif Rasmussen, who is leaving the position after 38 years of service at the airline. The transition starts immediately, with Knagge formally assuming the role on January 1, 2021. SAS Cargo has developed into …
Airlines worldwide are gearing up for the daunting task of distributing COVID-19 vaccines as jurisdictions approve their use in the fight against the pandemic. The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is already in use in the UK and a key advisory committee on Friday cleared the way for its approval in the US. a vaccine from Moderna is …
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