The Wright brothers’ first flight. The first transatlantic trip. The invention of the jet engine. The introduction of the Boeing 747. Few moments in commercial aviation history have had as big an impact as Boeing’s jumbo jet: It first flew in 1969 and entered service a year later with the now-inoperative U.S. carrier Pan Am. The first wide-body passenger…
If you’ve gasped at the sky-high fees, taxes and fuel surcharges for Avios redemptions on long-haul British Airways flights, there is now a solution. From Wednesday, BA is rolling out its Reward Flight Saver offer on all BA-operated flights — long-haul and short-haul— in all cabins (excluding First), following a trial on some long-haul routes in economy class. The…
When we talk about our favorite creative ways to save money during the holidays, Amex Offers always make the list. Now, Amex is spreading cheer with a targeted Walmart offer. If you have the offer, you can receive a $10 statement credit when you spend at least $40 on the Walmart website. Even better, you can take advantage of…
JetBlue Airways just announced a completely revamped TrueBlue loyalty program, and there are some big changes coming to the loyalty experience. Everyone is now eligible to earn perks, even if you don’t travel enough to hit Mosaic status. Those who do qualify for elite status will find themselves in one of four tiers, all of which include a suite…
There’s more news from Flying Blue, the loyalty program for Air France and KLM. Customers can now use an interactive map to explore where they can go using their miles. As Flying Blue has used dynamic award pricing since 2018, the new webpage feature, which Flying Blue has named Map Out Miles, only shows introductory award rates. Additionally, you…
Editor’s note: This article contains references to suicide and might be distressing to some readers. Help is available 24/7 by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. We’ve all heard sad news reports of people going overboard on cruises. If you’re someone who hasn’t cruised before or who isn’t familiar with ships, it sounds scary. But is it…
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Among the biggest frustrations for longtime Southwest flyers over the past two years has been seeing the airline cut nonstop routes and flight frequencies, often forcing passengers to make a connection they otherwise could have avoided. By the end of next year, that coronavirus pandemic-era problem should be gone, Southwest executives say. The airline plans to have restored 90%…
Four Seasons Resort Nevis appoints Billy Cueto as its new General Manager
