Cabin Bag Proposal “Meddling in Issues MEPs Don’t Understand”
he International Air Transport Association (IATA) accused the European Parliament of meddling in operational and commercial issues that it doesn’t understand, following moves to make cabin luggage allowance obligatory, regardless of whether the passenger needs it or not. “When regulators meddle in commercial or operational issues they don’t understand, they usually get it wrong. Our […]
Delta Air Lines campaign aims to inspire South American travelers to ‘See Beyond, Go Up’
Delta Air Lines, the most awarded U.S. airline, is boosting its investment in Latin America by launching an inspirational marketing campaign in South America under the slogan “To See Beyond, Go Up.” The campaign, which will run in Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Peru, seeks to inspire and connect with travelers in the region, whether they […]
Airlines for America Launches “Fly Healthy. Fly Smart.” Awareness Campaign
Airlines for America (A4A) – the industry trade organization representing the leading U.S. airlines – announced the launch of a new public awareness campaign, “Fly Healthy. Fly Smart.” The campaign, launched to educate travelers ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, includes multi-media outreach showcasing the enhanced cleaning and procedural changes U.S. airlines are implementing as […]
TSA Preparing for Record-Breaking Thanksgiving Travel Numbers
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) revealed it expects a record-breaking number of travelers to take to the skies during the 2019 Thanksgiving holiday travel period. TSA officials said an estimated 26.8 million airline passengers would travel through security screening checkpoints nationwide November 22 through December 2. As a result, the agency is making the necessary […]
Delta Air Lines Adding Podcasts to Entertainment Offerings
Travelers flying with Delta Air Lines will now be able to enjoy some of the top podcasts through seat-back screens on more than 700 aircraft starting in September. In a partnership with Spotify, Delta will soon offer a variety of popular podcasts onboard its planes, ranging from internet culture hit «Reply All» to Spotify originals […]
Jamaica’s Airports Are Adding More Immigration Kiosks
Jamaica is looking to reduce waiting time for travelers at its two main airports in Montego Bay and Kingston. The country’s government is planning to add more automated border-crossing kiosks to both Sangster and Norman Manley airports, according to Jamaica National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang. “This will contribute to an overall improvement in services […]
Delta Most Preferred North American Airline by Chinese Travelers
For the fifth consecutive year, Delta Air Lines won a Flyer Travel Award as the Most Preferred North American Airline, presented by Flyertea.com, a premier travel-focused online community in China. “We are honored to receive this prestigious award for the fifth consecutive year,” said Wong Hong, Delta’s President – Greater China and Singapore. “This recognition […]
Raise a glass to oneworld – best alliance for wines
Judges at a leading wine-tasting competition have raised their glasses to the oneworld® alliance and many of its member airlines. oneworld is named the best alliance for wine in the 2017 Wines on the Wing survey published today by US magazine Global Traveler "“ regaining an award it previously won two years ago. The result […]
Chile busca promoverse como destino turístico de los estadounidenses
Las autoridades chilenas han lanzado un invitación a los turistas estadounidenses para que recorran el país que a lo largo de sus cerca de 4,300 kilómetros ofrece playas, montaña, naturaleza exuberante, desierto, estaciones de esquÃ, aventura, gastronomía y vinos. "Sólo nos falta creernos el cuento", dijo la directora ejecutiva de la fundación Imagen Chile, Myriam […]
CWT nombra nuevo vicepresidente de Traveler Services
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) ha anunciado que Matt Beatty entrará a formar parte del equipo ejecutivo global como vicepresidente ejecutivo de Traveler Services (Operaciones). Hasta ahora era el responsable de las cuentas de viajes del Gobierno de EE.UU y del Ejercito, cargo que ocupará Nick Vournakis. Beatty, que cuenta con una trayectoria de 25 años […]
