Wow: Emirates Further Upgrades First Class Travel

Emirates is the world’s largest operator of international First Class travel – offering 26,800 seats a week and the largest inventory of international First Class seats in the industry, entirely comprised of private suites. Emirates continues to refine its First Read More …

Qatar Airways: Historic Boeing Order Before Trump’s Middle East Tour

Important to know Qatar Airways is on the verge of finalizing a landmark order for up to 200 Boeing widebody aircraft, primarily the 777X and 787 models. This strategic move aims to modernize the airline’s long-haul fleet, address increasing passenger Read More …

Which U.S. State Is Most Prone to Sickness? Ranking Reveals

A recent study by Overnight Glasses ranked U.S. states based on their proneness to sickness using a multi-factor approach. The analysis combined health-related and environmental factors, including flu activity levels, air quality index (AQI), asthma rates, and sickness-related online searches. A composite score for each Read More …

Top Airlines Most Likely to Bump You

Upgraded Points‘ latest study has undercovered the frequency of involuntary denied boardings across major U.S. airlines, highlighting the carriers most likely to bump passengers in 2024. “Few travel experiences are more frustrating than being bumped from a flight after purchasing Read More …

Wild Airline Passengers Rack Up Record Fines

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued over $20 million in fines to unruly passengers since the pandemic began in 2020. This represents a significant increase from pre-pandemic levels, when fines were less than $400,000 in 2019. The highest annual Read More …

Flying High: American Airlines Flight Crew Ratify New Agreement

American Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), today ratified a new collective bargaining agreement. The contract will deliver significant and immediate improvements in compensation, benefits and quality-of-life provisions. “It’s an exciting day for American’s Read More …

5 Weird Things That Get Left Behind On Airlines

Passengers often leave wallets and passports in seatback pockets of aircraft for a more comfortable travel experience. But have you ever wondered about the strangest items that end up in ‘lost and found’? The Truely eSim team has compiled a list of Read More …

Norse Atlantic Airways Celebrates Inaugural Flights from JFK to Athens

Norse Atlantic Airways, a budget-friendly long-haul airline, has launched its newest route connecting New York (JFK) to Athens with its inaugural flight on May 30, 2024. This new route offers travelers affordable fares starting at $199 one-way in Economy, making Read More …

Memorial Day Travel: The Longest & Shortest Airport Walks in the U.S

Memorial Day is here and I wanted to share KURU Footwear’s report on the Longest and Shortest Airport Walking Distances in the U.S. in 2024! The team at KURU Footwear measured the longest and shortest airport terminal walking distances in the Read More …