Caribbean Airlines will launch a new flight from Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados to San Juan, Puerto Rico, starting on July 14, 2024. Caribbean Airlines is based in Trinidad and offers regional flights via Barbados.Garvin Medera, CEO of Caribbean Airlines, commented on the new route, stating, "We are excited to expand our passenger and cargo services to San Juan, Puerto Rico, as part of our ongoing effort to better connect the Caribbean. This move is crucial to our growth strategy and represents...
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New Istanbul, Dubai, Sharjah, Amman, Tel Aviv Flights from Milan Bergamo
By launching new key routes linking Milan Bergamo with major cities in western Asia and the Gulf region, international airlines are set to expand their services in northern Italy and improve access to distant markets. For this upcoming summer, Milan Bergamo Airport announced the commencement of flights to five destinations in the region, such as Istanbul, Dubai, Sharjah, Amman, and Tel Aviv. This will provide travelers with the chance to discover these dynamic cities, conduct business, or...
Was it the Cake in the Phnom Penh Emirates Lounge?
Emirates now operates daily flights to Cambodia's capital city, Phnom Penh. A sweet taste was obvious from His Excellency Jamal Abdulla Mohammed Bin Abdulwahab AlSuwaidi, UAE Ambassador to Singapore, Vy. Samdy, First Secretary of the Cambodia Embassy in Singapore, and Steven Ler, President of the National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS), attended a celebration in the Emirates Lounge with the cutting of a delicious cake. The expanded flight frequency is operated by an Emirates...
Southwest Airlines Executive VP Steps Down
Southwest Airlines Co. announced today that its Executive Vice President & Chief Legal & Regulatory Officer & Corporate Secretary is moving into an Executive Advisor role starting June 1. EVP Mark Shaw has been with Southwest for around 24 years. During that time he was involved in the acquisition of AirTran Airways and AirTran Holdings as well as challenges that all airlines dealt with during the COVID pandemic. Taking over for Shaw will be Jason Van Easton who currently holds the...
TSA Picks CLEAR for Official TSA PreCheck Enrollment
CLEAR CEO Caryn Seidman-Becker stated that the combination of TSA PreCheck with enrollment by CLEAR offers a quick and effective airport experience, emphasizing that this partnership will greatly benefit US travelers by providing them with additional enrollment locations, extended hours of operation, and various other advantages.
2023 TSA Honorary Awards Recognizes Top Performers
The 2023 TSA Honorary Awards Ceremony, held at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on April 30, was a momentous occasion where the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) acknowledged its outstanding employees and teams. TSA Administrator David Pekoske expressed his deep appreciation for the hard work and dedication of the award recipients, recognizing their significant contributions to TSA's mission. Department of Homeland Security Senior Official Performing the Duties of Deputy...
WestJet Launches Edmonton to Atlanta Flight
The United States is Alberta's primary bilateral trade partner and the top inbound tourism market for the province.
Checkpoint Adjustments at Maui Kahului Airport
Kahului Airport will introduce CLEAR, a travel services provider, which will offer its optional identification verification services.
Delta Air Lines Names New Board Members
Today, Delta Air Lines named Willie CW Chiang and Maria Black as new members of the airline’s Board of Directors.
Shanghai Airlines New Budapest to Shanghai and Xi’an Flight
Chinese carrier will begin operating a weekly round-trip route connecting Shanghai, Xi’an, and Budapest on Saturdays starting from 22 June.
Plane Smart!
PlaneSmart manages every aspect of aircraft operations. The company backs the purchase through its own resources and coordinates all crew hiring and training, routine maintenance, and unscheduled repairs.
Six New Asian Routes from WestJet and Korean Air Deal
Starting on May 17, 2024, WestJet passengers will be able to reach six more cities in four Asian countries from Incheon International Airport (ICN) thanks to the extension of WestJet’s codeshare partnership with Korean Air. After WestJet’s expansion into Asia, the airline has now unveiled a new seasonal route connecting YYC and ICN. Commencing on May 17, 2023, this service will be operated by WestJet’s 787 Dreamliner, offering up to three weekly flights during peak travel...
WestJet Buys First SAF from Shell Aviation
SAF sourced from Shell Aviation is mixed with regular jet fuel to satisfy all certification and safety standards.
Southwest Democratizing the Skies with The Big Flex
"The Big Flex" focuses on narratives of Customers who take advantage of Southwest's adaptable policies.
Euroairlines and Iron Travel Launch New Cuba-UK Routes
These exclusive routes will connect the cities of London and Manchester with Holguín and Cayo Coco in Cuba.
Ascend Airways got its license to fly
Ascend Airways, UK's newest airline, operating a fleet of the latest B737 Boeing aircraft with services tailored to our customer’s requirements is ready to get started.
Flying from Italy to North Africa?
Nile Air is an Egyptian airline based at Cairo International Airport that operates scheduled services to destinations in Egypt and the Middle East, the Persian Gulf, Southern Europe, Asia and Africa. Nile Air is the largest private airline in Egypt.
Sabre partners with South Korea Technology Company
Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced a strategic technology partnership with South Korea’s largest Online Travel Agency (OTA), InterparkTriple. The agreement will bring together InterparkTriple’s online travel platform and Sabre’s cutting-edge Travel AI technology, which was developed with Google.
Mobile check-ins are coming back on Lufthansa flights
During mobile check-in, the QR codes of the paper certificates can now be scanned and thus checked quickly and conveniently. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Travel demand is back but still far below pre-COVID levels
A recovery of international travel needs governments to restore the freedom to travel - at a minimum, vaccinated travelers should not face restrictions. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Portugal remains open to US travelers despite EU advisory
Portugal has confirmed that discretionary, non-essential travel is still allowed, provided visitors present a negative COVID-19 test result at boarding and entry into the country. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Most and least expensive US vacation destinations
With travel restrictions still in full swing, more Americans than ever are choosing to vacation close to home. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
European airlines are bracing for difficult winter season
During what is traditionally the offseason in Europe, the pandemic is likely to make operating conditions difficult. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Boeing announces changes to its Board of Directors
Boeing elects David L. Joyce to Board of Directors; Admiral Edmund P. Giambastiani Jr. to retire from Board. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
New tough checks for Prague Airport international arrivals
Until further notice, the changes implemented at both Prague Airport terminals will affect tourists as well as citizens of the Czech Republic and the EU+ countries returning to the Czech Republic. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Taliban ready to restart Kabul airport operations ‘in few days’
The United States finished the evacuation of civilians from Kabul and their entire mission in Afghanistan on August 30. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Flights from Moscow to Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh on Aeroflot now
According to announced schedule, Aeroflot will operate one flight from Moscow to Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh daily, starting from October 1, 2021. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
COVID-19 is killing American business travel
Despite an uptick in leisure travel over the summer, the new survey highlights the dim outlook for business travel and events, which account for more than half of hotel revenue and aren’t expected to return to pre-pandemic levels until 2024. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Europe lifts travel restrictions for some countries, blacklists others
European Council updates the list of countries, special administrative regions and other entities and territorial authorities for which travel restrictions should be lifted. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
US State Department: Do not travel to Canada
The latest travel advisory issued by the US State Department, upgraded Canada to Level 3, which says 'Reconsider travel'. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News