Qatar Airways has been named the world’s best airline for 2021 by a leading aviation group. Australia-based AirlineRatings.com – a website that ranks airlines on safety and in-flight experience – has released its annual round-up of the top 20 global carriers, with the Doha-based airline scoring gold for its cabin innovation, passenger service, and commitment to … Read more
After a 2020 in which American Airlines saw billions in losses, the company has gone from losing $100million a day at the worst of the pandemic to making $1million a day, according to a quarterly investor update on Tuesday. Still, the nation’s largest airline is projecting a $1.3billion operating loss for the entire period. ‘While … Read more
Great train fare robbery: As airlines cut fares, rail trips will cost staycationers up to three times more than flying Four in five long journeys in the UK cost considerably more by train than by plane Which? found that the average mark-up for taking the train was 49 per cent CO2 emission from planes are … Read more
American Airlines passenger is duct-taped to her seat with her mouth sealed shut after she ‘tried to open plane door and bit a flight attendant’ Video shows the unidentified female passenger restrained with tape on an American Airlines flight from Dallas to Charlotte on July 6 Woman alleged to have attempted to open the door … Read more
Frightened passengers aboard American Airlines flight from LA to Miami forced to clamp their hands on their heads for an HOUR warned not to film due to undisclosed ‘security threat’ Passengers on AA 2289 flying from LAX to MIA on Thursday were were asked to keep their hands on their heads and warned not to film due … Read more
Luggage might not be the only items being placed on scales at airports in the near future as regulators are asking airlines to more accurately estimate how heavy their passengers are. As part of new safety regulations, the Federal Aviation Administration is requiring airlines come up with new, more in-depth methods of determining passenger and … Read more
TIM ALDERSLADE: These holiday rules are alarming, confusing, and illogical. Sort it out, ministers! By Tim Alderslade, Ceo Of Airlines Uk Published: 22:03 BST, 19 May 2021 | Updated: 12:46 BST, 20 May 2021 This week saw the sight of happy British holidaymakers visiting beaches, bars and restaurants in Portugal, one of the tiny number … Read more
TIM ALDERSLADE: These holiday rules are alarming, confusing, and illogical. Sort it out, ministers! By Tim Alderslade, Ceo Of Airlines Uk Published: 22:03 BST, 19 May 2021 | Updated: 12:46 BST, 20 May 2021 This week saw the sight of happy British holidaymakers visiting beaches, bars and restaurants in Portugal, one of the tiny number … Read more
Travel bosses reacted with fury last night after Boris Johnson hardened his stance on trips to amber list countries. The Prime Minister said families should visit medium-risk destinations only in ‘extreme circumstances’ and not for holidays. On Monday he was less definitive, saying such trips should be for ‘pressing’ family or business reasons only. Confusion … Read more
Travel bosses reacted with fury last night after Boris Johnson hardened his stance on trips to amber list countries. The Prime Minister said families should visit medium-risk destinations only in ‘extreme circumstances’ and not for holidays. On Monday he was less definitive, saying such trips should be for ‘pressing’ family or business reasons only. Confusion … Read more