HK Protests: Tourism & Retail Sectors Begin to Report Losses
As protests continue in Hong Kong - including at the city’s international airport - the retail and tourism sectors are beginning to fill the financial hit.
Read MoreVirgin Atlantic’s A350: Designed With Love, Built for the Future
Virgin Atlantic’s stunning new A350 enters service shortly on routes between London and New York. Here are some of the highlights passengers will enjoy at 30,000 feet!
Read MoreIndustry Leaders, Including British Airways, Sound Alarm on Long Queues at Heathrow
Frequent travellers to the United Kingdon’s major airports are well-familiar with the long waits to clear UK Immigration. Fed up with the chaos, some industry leaders are now speaking up.
Read MoreSingapore 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!
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