WASHINGTON, July 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. News & World Report today released its inaugural rankings of the Best Travel Rewards Programs. The new rankings include the Best Airline Rewards and Best Hotel Rewards programs and provide quality, unbiased information to travelers looking to…
CHICAGO, July 12, 2013 — United Airlines announced the company is teaming up with Mercedes-Benz USA to provide innovative new benefits exclusively to United’s most frequent flyers seeking a luxury driving experience. MileagePlus Premier members can now receive incentives of up to $5,000 when purchasing or…
The most likely scenario, it seems, is that Edward Snowden may try to fly to Venezuela to seek asylum from prosecution in the United States. Getting to Venezuela, however, may prove tricky and leave Snowden at risk of capture. Snowden…
Deborah Hersman, chairwoman of the National Transportation Safety Board, said federal regulations require drug and alcohol testing of critical crewmembers after an accident but that those regulations do not cover foreign licensed pilots The pilots who were flying Asiana Airlines…
Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline, Officially Launches at Los Angeles International Airport LOS ANGELES, July 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — To honor its cultural heritage, Fiji Airways has announced a new refreshed brand at a celebratory launch event at Los Angeles International Airport. American travelers…
NEW YORK, July 9, 2013 — Singapore Airlines today launched its next generation of cabin products, set to be the new industry benchmark for premium air travel. Customers traveling on select flights between Singapore and London will be the first to experience the new cabin…
Want to Earn Frequent Flyer Miles For Your Pet? You can now earn points for your pet. How? It’s easy, just fly Virgin Australia. From Virgin Australia: We know pets are part of the family and in an Australian-first members…
Boeing rolled out the red-carpet, so to speak, in Charleston, SC this weekend to introduce the Boeing 787 Dreamliner Flight Tracker software. This new tool will allow you to track flights and explore unique vantage points using FlightAware data and views…
EVERETT, Wash., June 28, 2013 — Boeing (NYSE: BA), International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) and Norwegian celebrated several milestones Thursday during a delivery ceremony for a new 787 Dreamliner. It was the first 787 delivered to ILFC and its lessee, Norwegian, which…
British Airways Lightens The Load With Hi-Tech Bag Tag British Airways Media Centre: Posted on Tuesday, June 25th, 2013 Next month British Airways is to trial a new electronic bag tag that could do away with the need to have…
British Airways: Posted on Thursday, June 27th, 2013 Star of stage and screen, Kim Cattrall, who was born in England, grew up in Canada and lives in the US, today began the countdown for customers to book flights on British…
Last night I spoke with my mom. She and my dad are taking a trip to South East Asia and used American Express points to book reward flights through Air Canada. My mom was unhappy with the seat assignments she’d…
Virgin Atlantic is giving Upper Class passengers the chance to cool their in-flight drinks in the most innovative way possible this Spring – with the launch of its ‘Little Richard’ ice cubes. The bespoke ice cubes, which will be served…
It’s official! Eva Airlines – and all of their Hello Kitty planes – have joined the Star Alliance. Now, you too can fly Hello Kitty using your Star Alliance miles. Kids, and kids at heart are all rejoicing today. From…
Airbus, yes, the people who make the planes, announced what they’re calling “the reinvention of baggage.” The bag prototype labeled “smart,” features an RFID chip that will allow a passenger to track their bag throughout their trip. Airbus says this…
If you’ve been participating in the US Airways promotion through the Dividend Miles Shopping Mall to earn up to 100% bonus miles you’ve got an opportunity to earn up to 50 miles per dollar with one of their partners. The…