Rain in Europe washes away river cruising’s low-water worries
Rain has arrived in Europe, much to the relief of river cruise lines that had been forced to disrupt dozens of sailings in recent weeks due to low water levels.
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Hilton Gold status rejected? How I resolved glitch with benefit on my new Amex Platinum Card
Heads up to cardholders or those considering adding The Platinum Card® by American Express to their wallet. An apparent glitch seems to be affecting enrollment for some members in a key perk offered as part of the card’s portfolio of benefits. Don’t worry, though, it’s an easy fix. I learned this firsthand. For more TPG news delivered each morning…
19 thoughts for 19 hours on the world’s longest flight from New York to Singapore
There’s something thrilling about flying the world’s longest flight, even if it means sitting in a metal tube for 19 straight hours. Ever since Singapore Airlines launched a new nonstop flight from New York to Singapore during the pandemic, I’ve been eager to fly it. That’s because the route from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is now the…
Sangster International named Caribbean’s leading Airport for 14th consecutive year
Sangster International Airport (SIA), operated by MBJ Airports Limited, was again named the Caribbean’s Leading Airport at the recently concluded World Travel Awards (WTA) hosted at Sandals Montego Bay.
Caribbean Airlines secures two titles at 29th World Travel Awards
Caribbean Airlines has secured the ‘Caribbean’s Leading Airline Brand 2022’ for the sixth consecutive year during the 29th Annual World Travel Awards. Additionally, the airlines also bagged the title of Caribbean’s Leading Cabin Crew 2022.
Strong Typhoon Hinnamnor prompts evacuation orders in Okinawa
Powerful Typhoon Hinnamnor continues to approach Okinawan islands, with strong winds prompting local authorities to order evacuations and airlines to cancel flights.
Air China and Rolls-Royce join forces to service plane engines
China’s leading airline and British aerospace firm Rolls-Royce have joined forces to create a maintenance, repair and overhaul entity for servicing the country’s plane engines.
Hungary: Half of Spas May Close Due to Energy Costs
Due to the increase in energy prices and the decrease in the number of guests, up to half of Hungarian spas may close from the fall to the first half of next year, according to the president of the Hungarian Bathing Association, Zoltán Kántás
NASA’s planned launch: Impact on flights, cruises, traffic and how to watch
If all goes well, space exploration will hit a new milestone this weekend when an uncrewed spacecraft launches on a mission around the moon. NASA scrubbed the launch of Artemis 1 earlier this week to tend to engine issues and has rescheduled the liftoff for Saturday afternoon at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Saturday’s planned launch, in…
Find Out What You’re Owed for a Canceled Flight with This New Online Tool
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s new airline customer service dashboard shows flyers what they’re entitled to after flight cancellations and delays. | Frommer’s
