Belarus flight diversion could threaten international security
Aviation officials say the interception of Ryanair aircraft could threaten security, upset airline years, government trust. The authorities there arrested… Read More »
U.S. issues Japan travel warning weeks before Olympics
The US has issued a travel warning for Japan over the country’s Covid-19 surge, amid heightened scrutiny just weeks before… Read More »
US, Canada and Mexico borders to remain closed until June 21
The borders between the US, Canada and Mexico will remain closed to nonessential travel at least until June 21. They… Read More »
Disneyland Paris sets reopening, hotel debut
Disneyland Paris, including its Newport Bay Club Hotel, will reopen June 17 after the pandemic brought on two lockdowns that… Read More »
Could the ISS be the first space hotel?
The International Space Station could add commercial uses to its functionality, including lodging accommodations for “private astronauts” willing to pay… Read More »
American Airlines expands Spain schedule
With Spain opening to vaccinated tourists June 7, American Airlines is expanding its scheduled flights to Madrid and Barcelona. Brian… Read More »
American starts premium airport service for families
American Airlines is offering a new service aimed at reducing travel stress for families. “Five Star Essentials,” which starts at… Read More »
Air Arabia Egypt restarts flights from Milan Bergamo to Sharm el Sheikh
The return of the direct link to the Red Sea Starting June 13th, Air Arabia Egypt (E5) will re-open the… Read More »
2,500 unruly U.S. airline passengers reported in 2021
Airlines have filed about 2,500 unruly-passenger reports with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration this year, including 1,900 reports of passengers… Read More »
COVID testing of air travellers – could be the last straw
‘A new brush sweeps clean’, as the saying goes, and it hasn’t taken forthright airline personality Willie Walsh long to… Read More »
Delta Air Lines Adds New High Elevation IPA Beer to Menu
Delta Air Lines and SweetWater Brewing Company announced a new style of craft beer available on domestic routes in the United… Read More »
United Airlines Giving Away Free Flights for a Year
United Airlines announced it would give away a free year of flights to one lucky loyalty program member who receives… Read More »
Uber Offering Free Rides To Get Vaccinated
Uber is now offering free rides for all Americans going to get vaccinated, beginning May 24, 2021. The offer is… Read More »
Hyatt Releases New Global ‘Explor-cation’ Experiences
Hyatt announced that select hotels around the globe are now offering over 40 unique ‘Explor-cation’ experiences, which are designed to… Read More »
President Biden Signs Law To Restart Cruising in Alaska
As expected, President Joe Biden signed legislation that sets the stage for large ships to cruise this summer to Alaska. The bill… Read More »
US supersonic jet project Aerion closes shop
Boeing-backed supersonic aircraft manufacturer Aerion (Reno/Tahoe) has ceased operations after failing to secure new capital in the current economic environment,… Read More »
Sri Lanka closes int’l airports for inbound flights
Sri Lanka closed its international airports for passenger arrivals for ten days from midnight on May 21 to control the… Read More »
Breeze Airways all set for take-off
Breeze Airways will begin its inaugural service on the 27 May with flights between Charleston, South Carolina; Tampa, Florida; and… Read More »
Belarus ‘diverts Ryanair flight to arrest journalist’, opposition says
A Ryanair plane from Greece to Lithuania was diverted to Belarus for several hours on Sunday, with activists saying it… Read More »
Royal Caribbean expects all cruise guests to be vaccinated
One of the world’s biggest cruise companies says coronavirus vaccinations will be needed to get on its ships. Richard Fain,… Read More »
Global aviation system tested by Belarus jetliner diversion
Global aviation faces its biggest political crisis in years after Belarus scrambled a fighter and flagged what turned out to… Read More »
How France is testing free public transport
In France, more towns and cities are introducing different forms of free public transport. But could fare-free policies ever be… Read More »
Europeans threaten to limit Belarus air traffic after ‘state piracy’
European leaders threatened to limit international air traffic over Belarus and possibly target its ground transport as well, after a… Read More »
Woman Goes Ballistic After Airline Seat Charger Fails, Forces Emergency Landing
Yet another incident of an unruly passenger. A female flier, apparently irate because the phone charger at her airline seat failed… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Submits Plan for Test Cruises to CDC
Royal Caribbean International has submitted its plan to conduct test cruises to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,… Read More »
Virgin Galactic rocket plane flies to edge of space
Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic space plane has conducted the first of three key test flights that should enable it… Read More »