Airline & Travel Weekly News Briefs
The world’s most dangerous countries revealed Libya, Afghanistan and Somalia are the most dangerous places on earth, according to a… Read More »
The world’s first plastic-free flight is here – but will other airlines follow?
The world’s first plastic-free flight took to the skies just after Christmas, operated by a Portuguese airline that says it… Read More »
Airport trends driving traveler satisfaction
A record 965 million airline passengers flew in the United States last year, a 3.4% increase over 2016. So far… Read More »
Airline & Travel Weekly News Briefs
Luang Prabang’s newest luxury resort is a design fan’s dream stay Luang Prabang’s rise to become one of Southeast Asia’s… Read More »
Aeromexico Boeing 737 jet damaged in midair drone strike
Aeromexico is investigating whether a drone slammed into a Boeing 737 jetliner as the aircraft approached its destination in Tijuana,… Read More »
Amazon Go stores will be at US airports very soon
We all have too little time to grab a snack or drink at the airport before we have to board… Read More »
Qantas and Virgin Australia are clamping down on hand luggage policies on domestic flights
Flying home for the December holidays can be a stressful experience, with passengers carrying gifts for their nearest and dearest… Read More »
Los Angeles Airport LAX unveils revamped Terminal 1
Los Angeles World Airports and Southwest Airlines on Nov. 30 officially unveiled the revamped Terminal 1, which has undergone $516.7… Read More »
How airline food is changing
Airline food has never had a good reputation – and there are plenty of reasons why. When cruising at 30,000… Read More »
Japanese pilot arrested after being caught nearly 10 times over legal alcohol limit
A Japan Airlines copilot was arrested in London earlier this week after he was found to nearly ten times over… Read More »
United Airlines Opens Polaris Lounge in Houston
United Airlines announced a soft opening of its fourth Polaris Lounge, this one at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston…. Read More »
Tips on how to counter jet lag
Let’s face it, flying across time zones is great for our spirit and our soul, yet it wreaks havoc on… Read More »
British Airways opens Rome Fiumicino lounge
British Airways has opened a new lounge at Rome Fiumicino airport, following a new design concept which the carrier says… Read More »
Brussels Airlines reveals plans to enhance The Loft lounge
Brussels Airlines is increasing the capacity of its Brussels Airport lounge, The Loft, and is taking steps to further improve… Read More »
JFK Airport gets new Alaska Airlines lounge
Alaska Airlines announced Monday it has opened its first Alaska Lounge on the East Coast. Debuting at John F. Kennedy International… Read More »
United to open Polaris Lounge in Newark, N.J., airport
United Airlines will open a Polaris Lounge at New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport. The lounge will feature a bar… Read More »
United Airlines opens 3rd Polaris lounge
Yesterday, United Airlines unveiled the airline’s third Polaris lounge at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. In May, United… Read More »
United to open Polaris Lounge in Newark, N.J., airport
On June 4, United Airlines will open a Polaris Lounge at New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport. The lounge will… Read More »
Travel gear for the frequent flyer & VR
Travel gear and Virtual Reality are becoming commonplace among frequent flyers. In 10 years (or 110) you’ll just teleport everywhere…. Read More »
Airline ticket secrets: How to get the best value
Searching for the cheapest airfare may be the most popular way of deciding on a flight, but secret extras baked… Read More »
Air Tahiti Nui celebrates its 20th anniversary with new 787 Dreamliner fleet
French Polynesia-based Air Tahiti Nui is preparing for its 20th anniversary celebrations, and it is phasing out its fleet of Airbus A340-300s and… Read More »
Lufthansa Systems and CastLabs work on app-less DRM content
Lufthansa Systems and partner castLabs are working to develop browser-based playback of DRM-protected movies on iOS devices, meaning that passengers… Read More »