Emirates wants you to disembark for a little bit longer in Dubai. So, it’s helping you do just that by re-launching its Dubai Connect offer, which gives guests a complimentary hotel stay so they can experience the city for a […]
Hawaiian Airlines Is Letting Loyalty Members Swap Miles for Pre-travel COVID-19 Tests
How’s this for a pandemic frequent flier perk? Hawaiian Airlines is allowing its HawaiianMiles loyalty program members to swap frequent flier miles for pre-travel COVID-19 test kits. HawaiianMiles members across the U.S. can redeem 14,000 miles for a mail-in test […]
Etihad says A380s to remain grounded amid company shake-up
Abu Dhabi-based airline says its 10 superjumbos will remain on the tarmac for the foreseeable future Etihad’s ten superjumbos will remain on the tarmac for the foreseeable future Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has revealed it will continue to ground its […]
This airline will let you swap airline miles for a free at-home COVID-19 test
As U.S. coronavirus cases surge, travelers are faced with a tough decision on whether to travel for the holidays. If you do decide to take a trip, a COVID-19 test could help ease your mind – and may be required, depending […]
United moving flight crews out of city hotels ahead of election to ensure ‘safety and suitable rest’
United Airlines is moving flight crews away from downtown hotels across the country this week in anticipation of potential election unrest. United sent an urgent message to flight attendants on Friday about the changes. “As we approach the 2020 presidential election, […]
‘Pandemic fatigue’: Pent-up demand is driving holiday flight bookings despite COVID-19 spikes
Planning to fly somewhere for Thanksgiving or Christmas? Your flights might be fuller than you’d expect during a pandemic. Airline after airline has reported encouraging holiday booking signs in the past two weeks – a welcome boost during a year of devastating […]
Dubai to introduce facial recognition on public transport
Technology to be rolled out in the coming months in all metro stations Dubai is introducing a facial recognition system on public transport to beef up security. Dubai is introducing a facial recognition system on public transport to beef up […]
Dubai giant DP World sees coronavirus rebound 'ahead of expectations'
Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem says port operator is focused on containing costs to protect profitability Dubai-based DP World said on Monday that it saw third quarter volumes turn positive ahead of expectations following the impact of the […]
United Is Launching New Direct Flights to Florida From Major U.S. Cities
United is increasing its service to Florida just in time for winter. The company is extending its point-to-point service between Florida and Boston, Cleveland, Columbus, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, New York City/LaGuardia, and Pittsburgh through April 2021. So if you’re already planning […]
12 Tips for Flying in a Pandemic, According to TSA Directors
In mid-October, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced it screened more than 1 million passengers in a single day. That is the highest number of travelers to pass through airports since the coronavirus pandemic began in March. While it’s wonderful […]