Singapore Airlines Launches World’s First Blockchain-based Airline Loyalty Digital Wallet
The airline of firsts - Singapore Airlines - unlocks blockchain technology for its customer loyalty frequent flyer program.
Read MoreLongest-Ever Commercial Flight to Depart Heathrow on Sunday
The longest-ever commercial flight will depart London's Heathrow Airport on Sunday. A Qantas-operated Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner will depart for Perth, Australia on a flight scheduled to last 16 hours, 45 minutes.
Read MoreDespite Blockade Qatar Airways Reveals Aggressive Expansion Plan and 16 New Destinations
A Qatar Airways wide body jet at its home base. Credit: Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways, despite a blockade imposed by Saudi Arabia and some regional neighbours, has announced aggressive new expansion plans - including to 16 new destinations in 2018 and 2019. The announcement was made at the ITB travel show in Berlin by Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker.
Read MoreAtlanta: Massive Power Outage at World’s Busiest Airport
A massive power outage struck Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Sunday afternoon, forcing cancellations of outgoing flights and an in-bound FAA groundstop for ATL-bound flights.
Read MoreAirlines describe 'shameful' scenes as passengers face huge delays this summer
Is it BREXIT, or lack of capacity, or record profits - but passengers are reaching the boiling point on intra-European flights this summer. Read more...
Read MoreVideo of Asian Doctor Ejected from United flight goes Viral in China (Updated April 12 0945GMT)
A photo of the ejected passenger that has gone viral on Twitter
The PR nightmare for United Airlines just went from bad to worse. A video showing an Asian physician yanked off a domestic flight has gone viral in China - threatening the airline's market share.
Read MoreMore Bad PR for United After Passenger Dragged Off Flight (UPDATED APRIL 10, 19:59GMT)
United Airlines generated more bad PR for itself after mis-handling an over-booked flight situation - in the most ruthless way.
Read MoreBRITISH AIRWAYS FORGES CLOSER TIES WITH ALASKA AIRLINES
In a new agreement that widens ties between two airlines, British Airways passengers will be able to book seats on Alaska Airlines flights to seven destinations across the West Coast of America and three in Hawaii direct
Read MoreCathay Pacific Introduces New Route to Tel Aviv - And a Shorter Flying Time
Cathay Pacific will deploy its new A350 for its new service to Tel Aviv. Credit: Cathay Pacific
Next March, Cathay Pacific expands its global route network to include Tel Aviv using the airline's new Airbus A350.
Read MoreUnited Airlines Recycling Premium Class Hygiene Kits to Benefit Disaster Victims
United Airlines employees gathered at the carrier's Willis Tower headquarters to pack hygiene kits. Credit: United
In a creative approach to helping the environment and assisting the underprivileged, United Airlines is recycling new and used premium class hygiene kits and offering them to victims of disasters.
Read MoreDelta Introduces New Uniforms Designed by Fashion Designer Zac Posen
Atlanta-based Delta Airlines has raised eyebrows with its new, bold uniform collection designed by Zak Polsen
Read MoreBritish Airways to Bring M&S Treats to the Skies
British Airways is scrapping unpopular, complimentary snacks with healthy products from Marks and Spencer on short-haul flights.
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Foliage tourism, a multibillion-dollar boon to the northeastern United States, is about to begin
In fall (autumn), New England is famous for its glorious foliage as billions of leaves change from green to a kaleidoscope of colors. The air is crisp and cool — perfect for hiking, biking or a classic fly-drive break along back roads, where farm stands are piled high with crunchy apples and orange pumpkins.
Read MoreAmerican and Jet Blue to Commence Scheduled Service to Cuba
American Airlines and JetBlue have received final approval from the Cuban government to begin commercial airline service to several airports on the island.
Read MoreEvacuation of EK521 Slowed by Passengers Grabbing for Bags
Images of EK521 after it crash landed at Dubai International Airport
Video shot from the inside of Emirates EK521 after it crash-landed at Dubai International Airport on Aug 3 shows that many passengers tried to grab their cabin baggage before evacuating from the burning aircraft
Read MoreFree Lounge for Collaboration Opens at San Francisco Intl Airport
A free lounge recently opened at SFO which allows travellers to come together to think, exchange ideas, create and collaborate!
Read MoreBritish Airways Announces Flash Sale on First Class to London
British Airways has announced incredible fares for First Class seats to London from major US gateways during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday periods. Fares are as low as US$2742 (round trip) from Boston and US$2745 from Miami.
Discounted fares are also available in Club World - clocking in as low as US$2038 (round trip) from Boston to London. Hurry as the sale ends May 12, 2016!
Click here for more details.
Pacific island of Palau in Water crisis
While sea water may be plentiful in Palau, drinking water is very scarce
The drought-stricken Pacific island of Palau could dry up completely this month. Officials sounded the alarm on Monday and appealed for urgent aid from Japan and Taiwan, including shipments of water.
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Travellers! What you Need to Know About the Zika Virus
The Zika virus continues to be a concern, especially for pregnant women traveling to areas of the world where the virus is active. In response to outbreaks in parts of Latin and South America. Here's some valuable advice from the Mayo Clinic.
Read MoreFuel Surcharges: With Record-Low Oil Prices How Dare They?
Yesterday we were reminded that despite rapidly-falling fuel prices, transportation companies continue to gouge travellers with so-called fuel surcharges.
This came to our attention as we tried to book a round-trip promotional fare on the Victoria Clipper from Victoria-Seattle. Of a base fare of $93, Clipper Vacations was happy to charge an extra $8 as a fuel charge - almost 10% of the fare. (We reached out to Clipper Vacations are are awaiting their response).
Now, maybe Clipper Vacations deserves some credit for being transparent and actually calling the fee a 'fuel surcharge.' Other carriers, such as Air Canada, slap customers with hefty, mysterious 'career surcharges' that can add hundreds of dollars to a ticket.
For example, a recent round-trip booking from Victoria to Dubai on Air Canada in Premium Economy clicked in at $5,369. Of that $436 was identified as a 'carrier surcharge."
Air Canada is not alone - most other airlines do likewise, identifying the add-ons as 'carrier-imposed fee' or 'carrier imposed charges.'
There is some good news in the cruise industry. Carnival Cruise Line, for example, has eliminated its fuel surcharge on all voyages. However the company says on its website that it "reserves the right to charge a fuel supplement of up to $9.00 per person per day, without prior notice, in the event that the price of light sweet crude oil according to the NYMEX is greater than $70 per barrel of oil. Celebrity, Costa, Cunard, Holland America and other major lines have similar conditions.
It might be worth noting that the express shipping companies are also very much in the business of charing fuel surcharges. UPS, for example, hits customers with an extra 4.25% on air and international shipments - but this is dropping to 3% as of Feb. 1.
With oil slipping to $35-a-barrel, it's time regulators cracked down on transportation companies and demand that they at least break-out their add-on fees.