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British Airways has increased the price of American Airlines and Alaska Airlines award travel by up to 3,000 miles. This change follows a previous price increase implemented seven months ago.
GHA Discovery is offering its rewards currency, Discovery Dollars, at a discount through August 31. The discount rate varies based on the member's status within the program. Purchases are processed by Points.com and may take up to two business days to credit. Purchased points expire after 24 months.
Riyadh Air has announced that its premium economy class will offer a service level described as "more business-minus than economy-plus." The airline's business class will feature suites with doors, large screens, wireless charging, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Denver’s airport has faced significant challenges over the past 30 years, beginning even before its opening. Its baggage handling system has been the subject of numerous case studies highlighting failures. Currently, the systems designed to manage passenger flow are under scrutiny.
American Express will open a Centurion Lounge at Tokyo Haneda Airport. The lounge, located on the fourth floor of Terminal 3, is scheduled to open next year. It will cover approximately 7,350 square feet and accommodate 122 passengers.
The California bill to ban CLEAR from airports has been pulled.
Delta Air Lines flight 136 from Detroit to Amsterdam diverted to New York on Tuesday night after several passengers became ill from the "spoiled food" served on board.
Chase has increased the bonus for its Aeroplan® Credit Card by 10,000 points, bringing the total to 70,000 points after spending $3,000 on purchases within the first three months of account opening. The card's annual fee is $95.
Elliott Capital has acquired nearly a $2 billion stake in Southwest Airlines, seeking to replace top management and align the airline more closely with major competitors such as American Airlines and JetBlue by introducing charges for bags and basic economy fares. In response, Southwest Airlines has adopted a 'shareholder rights plan,' commonly known as a 'poison pill,' designed to make any takeover attempt prohibitively expensive, according to an SEC filing. This move is expected to lead to litigation.
On July 2, 2024, a video surfaced showing a passenger lodged in an overhead bin during severe turbulence on Air Europa's flight 45 from Madrid to Montevideo. The Boeing 787-9 encountered the turbulence while cruising above the Atlantic Ocean. Video footage captured inside the cabin shows crew members assisting the passenger out of the bin once the turbulence subsided.
A video showing a Delta flight attendant threatening to have a passenger’s children taken away by the government has recently gone viral, amassing millions of views. However, this incident is not new; it originally occurred on April 23, 2017. The situation arose shortly after the widely publicized David Dao incident on United Airlines, heightening sensitivities around passenger treatment.
As a cruise writer with over two decades of experience, I often encounter the question: "What is the best location for a cabin on a cruise ship?"
The 2023 North American Airfield Equipment Condition and Powerplant Report provides insight into the current state-of-good-repair for airside equipment currently in operation. The data was collected through an industry survey targeting both commercial and general aviation airport leaders during the first quarter of 2023. This effort was led by Airport Business staff, who also conducted follow-up interviews with some survey participants.