Airbus exec: Boeing’s 737 Max grounding benefits no one
“It’s a tragedy … it is not good for competitors to see problems on any one particular airplane type,” Airbus CCO Christian Scherer told CNBC. Source link: Click here for more
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Hotel points can put you on a Manchester United charter plane — with VIP tickets to a match
Forget free rooms. From Super Bowl suites and Disney movie premieres to traveling on a charter flight with Man United, hotels are offering big-ticket experiences to their most loyal guests. Source link: Click here for more
How I quit my career to travel the world
Without jobs anchoring them to one location, nomadic retirees are transforming their after-work years from a foot-off-the-gas experience to a pedal-to-the-metal time of exploration and adventure. And you don’t need to be ultra-wealthy to sign on. Source link: Click here for more
After 737 Max crashes, FAA chief vows to examine how humans interact with automated aircraft systems
The FAA’s chief said deeper exploration of how human pilots interact with ever-more automated aircraft is a priority. Source link: Click here for more
JetBlue rolls out cheap fares that come with fewer perks
JetBlue launched its no-frills fare class, called Blue Basic, joining other airlines in offering tickets without advance seat assignments. Source link: Click here for more
What to do when your flight is canceled due to weather
Last Updated Nov 8, 2019 3:29 PM EST Holiday and winter travel are upon us, but cancellations due to weather could put a brake on the season’s festivities. There are, however, ways to maximize your chances of getting to your destination. Mark Ellwood, contributing editor at Conde Nast Traveler, recommended...
Payments just got a lot easier in China, where no one wanted to accept my cash
With mobile payments dominating transactions, no one wanted to accept my cash when I visited China, making it difficult to get around. Source link: Click here for more
Watch Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky speak live
Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky will speak Wednesday at The New York Times DealBook Conference in New York City. He will likely address expectations that the company will seek an initial public offering next year. He’s also likely to speak about increasing regulatory scrutiny of Airbnb after Jersey City...
Tourists to China can finally use the country’s massively popular mobile payment systems
WeChat Pay and Alipay are the most popular mobile payments systems in China but were shut to foreigners. Now that has changed. Source link: Click here for more
How one man transformed a sordid industry into a billion-dollar business
For Su Jin Lee, it was a labor of love. Source link: Click here for more
If you want a travel rewards card without an annual fee, check out these top 5 options
We analyzed 12 popular travel cards with no annual fee using an average American’s annual spending budget and digging into each card’s perks and drawbacks to find the best credit card for your travel habits. Source link: Click here for more
Indian airline IndiGo says systems down, likely to hit operations
India’s largest airline IndiGo said its systems were down across the network on Monday, and that it expects operations at airports to be impacted as a result. Source link: Click here for more
Lawmakers are pushing for Boeing’s CEO to resign over Max crashes but Wall Street says not so fast
Lawmakers and family members pressed Boeing’s CEO to resign after two fatal crashes, but Muilenburg has so far resisted calls to step down. Source link: Click here for more
More airports consider going off the grid as power outages ground flights
Pittsburgh International Airport is creating a “microgrid” to fully power itself with its own onsite natural gas and solar energy. Recent power outages at airports make this even more desirable. Source link: Click here for more
Delta says will restore same-sex love scenes in ‘Booksmart’ and ‘Rocketman’ after criticism
Delta Air Lines said it was changing its policies to retain same-sex love scenes after criticism on social media and from ‘Booksmart’ director Olivia Wilde. Source link: Click here for more
Cuban Americans brace for tougher travel after Trump’s new restrictions
Last week, the Trump administration announced that flights to all airports except Havana will come to an end Dec. 9. “This is going to be torture,” said a Cuban who lives more than 500 miles from the capital and worries about his U.S. relatives’ ability to visit. Source link: Click...
Watch Boeing’s CEO Dennis Muilenburg testify before Congress on 737 Max crashes
CEO Dennis Muilenburg testifies before a Senate panel on the 737 Max crashes. Source link: Click here for more
Boeing CEO faces heat in Congress after 737 Max crashes: ‘The whole world’s watching’
Boeing’s CEO Dennis Muilenburg faces two congressional hearings this week over the 737 Max. Source link: Click here for more
Cuba Travel Ban: U.S. bans flights to all Cuban cities except Havana
Starting in December, the U.S. will ban flights to all major airports in Cuba, except for the one located in Havana. The decision, according to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, comes in response to Cuba’s support for Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, and aims to ensure that the Cuban government cannot...
United adding bigger overhead bins to avoid stowage wars — restrictions still apply
United is adding larger overhead bins to calm the war for overhead bin space. Source link: Click here for more