Europe has a wide variety of low-cost airlines that offer service on unique routes and fares that are significantly lower than full-service, legacy airlines. A few, such as Vueling, are even bookable through major airline loyalty programs, so you can redeem transferable points for flights on them. But, as TPG’s senior points and miles writer Katie Genter learned this…
IATA Reports Latest Air Cargo Data.
IHG Signs Two Crowne Plaza Hotels in Egypt.
The luxurious Banyan Tree brand is slated for a Caribbean expansion. Banyan Tree Bimini Resort & Residences is on track to open in early 2025. The planned 50-suite, 54-residence property will sit on the secluded Bahamian island of Bimini, located just 48 nautical miles east of Miami. The resort developers are quick to tout the property’s convenient location: By…
For the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies, the month of June is a special one. While some of the biggest Pride celebrations globally happen in June (like the iconic New York City Pride March), there are actually tons of Pride celebrations, parades and festivals that happen throughout the year. With that in mind, it’s not too late to plan…
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. Even when the travel industry isn’t dealing with crises, airline schedule changes are commonplace. A carrier may decrease the frequency of service to a given destination or adjust flight departure times to optimize aircraft utilization. Sometimes, a flight booked several months in advance will undergo multiple changes before the…
The world of digital commerce is ever-evolving. Thanks to new technologies introduced by Visa, paying with credit cards and sending and receiving payments should soon be easier than ever before. At the annual Visa Payments Forum in San Francisco in mid-May, Visa announced several new products designed to fight fraud and give consumers and merchants more control over the…
Qatar Airways receives top honors as the ‘Airline of the Year’ by Airline Ratings, alongside awards for ‘Best Business Class’ for the fifth consecutive year and ‘Best Catering’. Recognized for exceptional customer experiences and service excellence, Qatar Airways stands out among 25 global carriers assessed based on various criteria including fleet age, passenger reviews, safety, and innovation.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Urbnlanes Development to introduce two new Crowne Plaza hotels in Egypt – Crowne Plaza Cairo New Administrative Capital and Crowne Plaza New Cairo Yellow. Set to open in 2028, these hotels will offer a blend of premium hospitality for both leisure and business guests.
Finnair’s first flight to Nagoya since pre-pandemic, officially took to the skies yesterday morning, as the airline continues to extend its route network. Flight AY79 departed Helsinki at 12:15am , before touching down in the Japanese city at 6:29pm local time.
