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Luckily, there are a few airlines that make it a pleasure, rather than a chore, to fly. Best Economy Class went to Singapore Airlines. Number one on the top ten rankings is Air New Zealand, which Airlineratings.com also named Airline of the Year for the fourth year in a row. MORE
Airlines, in turn, have met this surge in social media communication with varying degrees of success. The firm’s Airline Benchmark Report 2018 examines the current state of airline carriers’ social media strategies, analyzing data for 20 U.S., MORE
Responding to concerns presented by a consumer advocacy group, a federal appeals court has ruled that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must reconsider its decision not to regulate the size of airline seats as a safety issue. MORE
Major airlines are tightening policies on bringing animals on board —in part, at least, because of situations such as the one United Airlines faced at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) recently. United Airlines allegedly refused to let the woman board the aircraft with her peacock. According to The New York Times , “The trouble started when pet owners realized they could game the system, because airlines did not require much proof of medical need. MORE
usatoday.com. American said the partnership with Apple, which is exclusive for one year, is part of its plan to boost its in-flight entertainment lineup for its road warriors. ( USA Today ). Read More. News Junkie Places & Spaces MORE
from foreign countries can happily keep working away on their laptop computers – for now, at least — if airlines comply with new requirements announced by Department of Homeland Security. The post New Airline Security Rules May End Laptop Ban appeared first on Smart Meetings. MORE
OAG , an air travel intelligence company, released its On-Time Performance (OTP) Star Ratings, recognizing top airlines and airports around the world for outstanding performance. On-time performance is viewed as an indicator to judge the quality of an airline or airport. Airlines. MORE
airlines are predicting. percent from 2015, according to Washington-based trade group Airlines for America. To accommodate the jump in numbers, airlines are adding 74,000 seats a day and larger planes. Airlines Tips & Tools Travel airlines MORE
Similarly, American Express Global Business Travel’s annual Global Business Travel Forecast says competition between the Big 3 (Delta, United and American) airlines and budget airlines will minimize fare increases. As a sign the battle between traditional airlines and discount upstarts is not going away, United Airlines will launch a basic economy fare early this year. The post What to Expect From Airlines This Year appeared first on Connect Association. MORE
The new addition now increases the total number of PreCheck partner airlines to 65. travelandleisure.com. Travel+Leisure ). Read More. News Junkie Places & Spaces MORE
American Airlines has announced that it is reducing legroom on economy-class seats to squeeze more passengers onto its new Boeing Max 737 jetliners. Legroom also is affected by the thickness of seat cushions, and some airlines have been installing skinnier seats. Airlines News MORE
Middle Eastern airlines have been adding high-end premium offerings as many American and European carriers are downsizing their own first-class areas. The prices are staggering—but earned airline miles now can be used to book them. Airlines NewsEtihad first class Apartment. MORE
Air France, Cathay Pacific, EgyptAir, Emirates and Lufthansa stated that they could begin instructing airline employees to question passengers during ticketing and may suspend self-checking of bags to do more thorough inspections. MORE
And to get the least stress from travel, make the most out of high-end lounges to fight jet lag while only traveling with the top airlines. This is the airline industries response to the threat of jet lag plaguing business and first-class travelers. Airlines and Airports, Ranked. MORE
A slew of recent air-travel incidents have created public backlash against several airlines. The most recent episode involves a passenger onboard a United Airlines flight out of Chicago. For days, the airwaves have been filled with negative stories about airlines,” Grella said. MORE
Because of millennial influence, American Airlines won its first Airline Brand of the Year honor in the Harris Poll’s 29th annual EquiTrend Study. Other Harris Poll EquiTrend Travel Brands of the Year: Value Airline: Southwest Airlines. MORE
Airline food has earned a reputation for a reason and now isn’t even included in the price of the ticket any more. After folding into airline seats, most passengers will be itching to stretch. Airlines have gotten better about responding to complaints via social media, but there’s still a long way to go before they begin noticing tweets that haven’t gone viral. The post 8 Important Lessons to Take Away from Airline Missteps appeared first on Smart Meetings. MORE
Reports began flooding out midday on November 29 of a major technical mishap at American Airlines. “The airline is a 24/7 op,” union spokesman Dennis Tajer told CNBC. Research the rules and laws about what the airline owes you. Get Friendly with Other Airlines NOW. MORE
Three airlines, impacted by the recent decision to ban personal electronic devices on certain flights to the United States and United Kingdom, are offering creative ways to appease business travelers. Airlines News MORE
Your face could be your boarding pass in LAX Terminal 4 in a new pilot program between a Dutch digital security company and American Airlines. Fast Company. MORE
The airline has completed the long-range flying certification process required for its long-planned launch. ( usatoday.com. USA Today ). Read More. News Junkie Places & Spaces MORE
airline industry is facing—and, according to news reports, it will only worsen in the coming years. The crisis has already landed at the regional airline level, according to Peter Gall, a former American Airlines pilot and now a professor at West Virginia University. MORE
A recent study shows very few airline passengers fully understand their rights surrounding flight delays and damaged luggage. travelpulse.com. TravelPulse ). Read More. News Junkie Places & Spaces MORE
The New York Times. Find out how you can use social media to effectively resolve a travel disaster, from a canceled flight to a missed connection. ( The New York Times ). Read More. Places & Spaces News Junkie MORE
Following the warning of a “nor’easter,” which is expected to hit the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast shores on Friday, many airlines are waiving change and cancel fees for passengers. American Airlines is following JetBlue’s lead, though the original travel must have been booked by February 27. MORE
A select number of airlines have begun bringing back complimentary meals on domestic flights. More than a decade later, and after much competition from budget airlines, these select airlines are once again offering complimentary meals. Delta Airlines. American Airlines. MORE
airlines that put their customers first are the most financially successful. As its turns out, airlines get quite a lift from a great customer experience,” says Jon Picoult, founder and principal of Watermark Consulting. MORE
airlines, are we witnessing the beginnings of a welcome customer-first era in air travel? In a separate but terse press release, the airline announced it had reached an “amicable resolution” with Dr. David Dao, the object of United’s roughshod treatment. Airlines News MORE
Herbert Croly While sitting on an American Airlines flight on my way to a site visit to Vegas, I witnessed something that warmed my heart. Say what you will about the airlines, but I just saw a flight attendant gift a U.S. Congratulations to American Airlines for considering our servicemen and women, and thank you to those who serve our country! The average American is nothing if not patriotic. MORE
Some airlines and airports have come up with clever ways to win your loyalty by introducing perks so you won’t mind waiting around or flying a bit longer. Alaska Airlines is tickled pink. In April 2017, the airline launched a partnership with New York City’s Milk Bar bakery. MORE
This week in air travel: Smart Meetings ranks major airline peanut policies, the FAA investigates Newark Airport and U.S. Airlines, Ranked by Letter Grade. We’ve outlined the policies of five major airlines (and letter-graded them) for easy, breezy and safe traveling. MORE
Airlines have noticed that when passengers are denied technology to which they feel entitled, they get very frustrated. Routehappy, an airline content platform, released a study on the phenomenon’s current state. More than 70 airlines qualified. Airlines News Technology MORE
United Airlines is revving up its business class to provide every passenger with aisle access, improved food and beverage offerings, and more comfortable seats. The airline recently had a dress rehearsal—a pretend flight to Paris—to assess the new Polaris services. MORE
American Airlines and Hyatt Hotels are teaming up to reward each others’ elite loyalty program members. forbes.com. Forbes ). Read More. News Junkie Places & Spaces MORE
On Sunday morning, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed six minutes after takeoff from Adidas Ababa, Ethiopia, killing all 157 aboard. Flights continue to operate across Southwest Airlines and American Airlines. Neither Delta Air Lines nor United Airlines operate the aircraft. MORE
Qantas tops the list for the fourth year in a row on AirlineRatings.com’s list of safest airlines for 2017. The site’s editorial team also examines each airline’s fleet history and its track record of initiating new safety technology to arrive at the top safest airlines. MORE
Airlines based in the Arabian Gulf and Asia definitely have developed better reputations than U.S.-based based airlines, according to the 2016 Skytrax World Airline Awards presented during Farnborough International Airshow in England. based airline , Virgin America, ranked No. MORE
Alaska Airlines has added new amenities to target a younger demographic. It makes perfect sense, as Virgin America (a low-cost airline well-known for hip and youthful branding) recently acquired Alaska Airlines. Airlines News Travel airlines technology MORE
airlines. Power’s 2017 North America Airline Satisfaction Study actually indicates that things have improved. “It’s In the report released on May 10, overall customer satisfaction with North American airlines has soared to its highest rate ever. How did airlines rank? MORE
AirlineRatings.com has chosen what it says are the world’s 20 safest airlines for 2019, and the airline at the top of the list might surprise you. ( CNN.com. CNN ). Read More. News Junkie Places & Spaces MORE
United Airlines announced a significant change to its policy of giving off-duty flight crews priority seating over passengers who have already boarded. The airline said crew members would be allocated seats at least one hour prior to departure, the BBC reported. MORE
Sneaky airline fees have become so standard that it’s hard to call them “sneaky” anymore. ” And considering that the airline industry made $67.4 The post How to Avoid All Those Sneaky Airline Fees appeared first on Smart Meetings. MORE
Check out these meals served by 15 global airlines on their 2016 flights. Best bet: The dessert from Qantas! read more. Food & Beverage Global Events MORE
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airline industry is facing—and, according to news reports, it will only worsen in the coming years. The crisis has already landed at the regional airline level, according to Peter Gall, a former American Airlines pilot and now a professor at West Virginia University.
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On Sunday morning, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed six minutes after takeoff from Adidas Ababa, Ethiopia, killing all 157 aboard. Flights continue to operate across Southwest Airlines and American Airlines. Neither Delta Air Lines nor United Airlines operate the aircraft.
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This week in air travel: Smart Meetings ranks major airline peanut policies, the FAA investigates Newark Airport and U.S. Airlines, Ranked by Letter Grade. We’ve outlined the policies of five major airlines (and letter-graded them) for easy, breezy and safe traveling.
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The new addition now increases the total number of PreCheck partner airlines to 65. travelandleisure.com. Travel+Leisure ). Read More. News Junkie Places & Spaces
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Your face could be your boarding pass in LAX Terminal 4 in a new pilot program between a Dutch digital security company and American Airlines. Fast Company.
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American Airlines and Hyatt Hotels are teaming up to reward each others’ elite loyalty program members. forbes.com. Forbes ). Read More. News Junkie Places & Spaces
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The airline has completed the long-range flying certification process required for its long-planned launch. ( usatoday.com. USA Today ). Read More. News Junkie Places & Spaces
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OAG , an air travel intelligence company, released its On-Time Performance (OTP) Star Ratings, recognizing top airlines and airports around the world for outstanding performance. On-time performance is viewed as an indicator to judge the quality of an airline or airport. Airlines.
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Luckily, there are a few airlines that make it a pleasure, rather than a chore, to fly. Best Economy Class went to Singapore Airlines. Number one on the top ten rankings is Air New Zealand, which Airlineratings.com also named Airline of the Year for the fourth year in a row.
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OCTOBER 20, 2017
A select number of airlines have begun bringing back complimentary meals on domestic flights. More than a decade later, and after much competition from budget airlines, these select airlines are once again offering complimentary meals. Delta Airlines. American Airlines.
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JANUARY 9, 2017
Qantas tops the list for the fourth year in a row on AirlineRatings.com’s list of safest airlines for 2017. The site’s editorial team also examines each airline’s fleet history and its track record of initiating new safety technology to arrive at the top safest airlines.
SmartMeetings
FEBRUARY 28, 2017
Sneaky airline fees have become so standard that it’s hard to call them “sneaky” anymore. ” And considering that the airline industry made $67.4 The post How to Avoid All Those Sneaky Airline Fees appeared first on Smart Meetings.
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JANUARY 4, 2019
AirlineRatings.com has chosen what it says are the world’s 20 safest airlines for 2019, and the airline at the top of the list might surprise you. ( CNN.com. CNN ). Read More. News Junkie Places & Spaces
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Airlines, in turn, have met this surge in social media communication with varying degrees of success. The firm’s Airline Benchmark Report 2018 examines the current state of airline carriers’ social media strategies, analyzing data for 20 U.S.,
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MAY 11, 2017
airlines. Power’s 2017 North America Airline Satisfaction Study actually indicates that things have improved. “It’s In the report released on May 10, overall customer satisfaction with North American airlines has soared to its highest rate ever. How did airlines rank?
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United Airlines is revving up its business class to provide every passenger with aisle access, improved food and beverage offerings, and more comfortable seats. The airline recently had a dress rehearsal—a pretend flight to Paris—to assess the new Polaris services.
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airlines are predicting. percent from 2015, according to Washington-based trade group Airlines for America. To accommodate the jump in numbers, airlines are adding 74,000 seats a day and larger planes. Airlines Tips & Tools Travel airlines
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AUGUST 3, 2017
airlines that put their customers first are the most financially successful. As its turns out, airlines get quite a lift from a great customer experience,” says Jon Picoult, founder and principal of Watermark Consulting.
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APRIL 28, 2017
airlines, are we witnessing the beginnings of a welcome customer-first era in air travel? In a separate but terse press release, the airline announced it had reached an “amicable resolution” with Dr. David Dao, the object of United’s roughshod treatment. Airlines News
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APRIL 11, 2017
A slew of recent air-travel incidents have created public backlash against several airlines. The most recent episode involves a passenger onboard a United Airlines flight out of Chicago. For days, the airwaves have been filled with negative stories about airlines,” Grella said.
SmartMeetings
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
Reports began flooding out midday on November 29 of a major technical mishap at American Airlines. “The airline is a 24/7 op,” union spokesman Dennis Tajer told CNBC. Research the rules and laws about what the airline owes you. Get Friendly with Other Airlines NOW.
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APRIL 13, 2017
Airlines have noticed that when passengers are denied technology to which they feel entitled, they get very frustrated. Routehappy, an airline content platform, released a study on the phenomenon’s current state. More than 70 airlines qualified. Airlines News Technology
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JUNE 9, 2017
Some airlines and airports have come up with clever ways to win your loyalty by introducing perks so you won’t mind waiting around or flying a bit longer. Alaska Airlines is tickled pink. In April 2017, the airline launched a partnership with New York City’s Milk Bar bakery.
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And to get the least stress from travel, make the most out of high-end lounges to fight jet lag while only traveling with the top airlines. This is the airline industries response to the threat of jet lag plaguing business and first-class travelers. Airlines and Airports, Ranked.
SmartMeetings
JULY 31, 2017
Responding to concerns presented by a consumer advocacy group, a federal appeals court has ruled that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must reconsider its decision not to regulate the size of airline seats as a safety issue.
SmartMeetings
MAY 5, 2017
American Airlines has announced that it is reducing legroom on economy-class seats to squeeze more passengers onto its new Boeing Max 737 jetliners. Legroom also is affected by the thickness of seat cushions, and some airlines have been installing skinnier seats. Airlines News
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JANUARY 11, 2017
Alaska Airlines has added new amenities to target a younger demographic. It makes perfect sense, as Virgin America (a low-cost airline well-known for hip and youthful branding) recently acquired Alaska Airlines. Airlines News Travel airlines technology
SmartMeetings
MARCH 1, 2018
Following the warning of a “nor’easter,” which is expected to hit the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast shores on Friday, many airlines are waiving change and cancel fees for passengers. American Airlines is following JetBlue’s lead, though the original travel must have been booked by February 27.
SmartMeetings
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Major airlines are tightening policies on bringing animals on board —in part, at least, because of situations such as the one United Airlines faced at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) recently. United Airlines allegedly refused to let the woman board the aircraft with her peacock. According to The New York Times , “The trouble started when pet owners realized they could game the system, because airlines did not require much proof of medical need.
SmartMeetings
APRIL 17, 2017
United Airlines announced a significant change to its policy of giving off-duty flight crews priority seating over passengers who have already boarded. The airline said crew members would be allocated seats at least one hour prior to departure, the BBC reported.
SmartMeetings
AUGUST 1, 2016
Middle Eastern airlines have been adding high-end premium offerings as many American and European carriers are downsizing their own first-class areas. The prices are staggering—but earned airline miles now can be used to book them. Airlines NewsEtihad first class Apartment.
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
Check out these meals served by 15 global airlines on their 2016 flights. Best bet: The dessert from Qantas! read more. Food & Beverage Global Events
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OCTOBER 26, 2017
Air France, Cathay Pacific, EgyptAir, Emirates and Lufthansa stated that they could begin instructing airline employees to question passengers during ticketing and may suspend self-checking of bags to do more thorough inspections.
SmartMeetings
APRIL 3, 2017
Three airlines, impacted by the recent decision to ban personal electronic devices on certain flights to the United States and United Kingdom, are offering creative ways to appease business travelers. Airlines News
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usatoday.com. American said the partnership with Apple, which is exclusive for one year, is part of its plan to boost its in-flight entertainment lineup for its road warriors. ( USA Today ). Read More. News Junkie Places & Spaces
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Airlines based in the Arabian Gulf and Asia definitely have developed better reputations than U.S.-based based airlines, according to the 2016 Skytrax World Airline Awards presented during Farnborough International Airshow in England. based airline , Virgin America, ranked No.
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Similarly, American Express Global Business Travel’s annual Global Business Travel Forecast says competition between the Big 3 (Delta, United and American) airlines and budget airlines will minimize fare increases. As a sign the battle between traditional airlines and discount upstarts is not going away, United Airlines will launch a basic economy fare early this year. The post What to Expect From Airlines This Year appeared first on Connect Association.
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JANUARY 16, 2019
A recent study shows very few airline passengers fully understand their rights surrounding flight delays and damaged luggage. travelpulse.com. TravelPulse ). Read More. News Junkie Places & Spaces
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MAY 22, 2018
Airline food has earned a reputation for a reason and now isn’t even included in the price of the ticket any more. After folding into airline seats, most passengers will be itching to stretch. Airlines have gotten better about responding to complaints via social media, but there’s still a long way to go before they begin noticing tweets that haven’t gone viral. The post 8 Important Lessons to Take Away from Airline Missteps appeared first on Smart Meetings.
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from foreign countries can happily keep working away on their laptop computers – for now, at least — if airlines comply with new requirements announced by Department of Homeland Security. The post New Airline Security Rules May End Laptop Ban appeared first on Smart Meetings.
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Herbert Croly While sitting on an American Airlines flight on my way to a site visit to Vegas, I witnessed something that warmed my heart. Say what you will about the airlines, but I just saw a flight attendant gift a U.S. Congratulations to American Airlines for considering our servicemen and women, and thank you to those who serve our country! The average American is nothing if not patriotic.
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