Etihad Airways Upgagues NYC to Boeing 777-300ER Washington, DC – May 8, 2013 (FlyersPulse.com): Etihad Airways continues to grow its presence in the United States. On April 1, the airline started non-stop flights between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Washington Dulles Airport (IAD). Beginning on June 1, 2013, Etihad will upgrade capacity on their flights [...]
Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic agree to trans-Atlantic Joint-Venture United States based Delta Air Lines and British based Virgin Atlantic reached an agreement for a new joint venture that will create an expanded trans-Atlantic network and enhance competition between the U.K. and North America. Pending anti-trust approval, Delta will invest $360 million in Virgin [...]
Welcome to Costa Rica! Pura Vida! Costa Rica is a small Central American nation packed with adventure. As the leaves start falling in North America, Costa Rica becomes a hot spot for sun worshipers, eco-Tourists, and adventure travelers. Whether you’re traveling solo, in a group, or as a family, you’ll likely fit right in. Looking [...]
American and Air Tahiti Nui to Codeshare Travel to paradise in the South Pacific just got easier with American Airlines and Air Tahiti Nui entering into a codeshare agreement, pending likely approval from the US Department of Transportation. Once approved, American Airlines will place their code on Air Tahiti Nui flights between Los Angeles International [...]
Business and Civics Leaders Gather for Dedication More than 1,100 guests gathered on the evening May 3, 2012, to dedicate the Maynard H. Jackson International Terminal, which will soon be the newest gateway to the world from the United States. Valerie Jackson, widow of the international terminal’s namesake, joined Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, Georgia Gov. [...]
First the Pilots – Now Cabin Crew A number of flights have been cancelled by Iberia Airlines as a result of Cabin Crew strike called on by the Stavla union, which represents the cabin crew / flight attendants. As we recently reported, Iberia Pilot’s called off a months long intermittent strike. A number of domestic [...]
airberlin to Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney Germany’s second largest airline, airberlin, is now offering flights to Australia. airberlin is growing its strategic partnership with Etihad Airways via codeshare agreements on flights to Australia. airberlin operates daily flights from Berlin (TXL) and Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Etihad’s Global Hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). From [...]
International Arrival Building Greets Travelers The international arrival facility at Washington Dulles Airport was once a source of complaints, designed for traffic levels over two decades ago. Today, passengers on international flights to Washington Dulles (IAD) will be greeted by an upgraded federal inspection station (FIS) located inside the expanded International Arrival Building. Expanding the [...]
American Airlines and Oneworld Member Sale American Airlines along with British Airways and Iberia are offering discounted fares between the United States and Europe. Fares in Economy Class are as low as $289 each-way, including taxes and fees, with a round-trip purchase required. It’s possible other airlines will match these fares, so keep your eyes [...]
A380 Service Between Frankfort and San Francisco Lufthansa is preparing to resume daily A380 service between Frankfurt (FRA) and San Francisco (SFO) on March 25th. The inbound flight, LH 454, is scheduled to depart Frankfurt (FRA) at 9:50am (CET) and arrive into the San Francisco (SFO) at 12:20pm the same day. The return service, LH [...]