German carrier Lufthansa has unveiled the gem of its new Allegris cabin product: the First Class Suite Plus. Ideal for couples, the suite is a double cabin featuring ceiling-high walls and a sliding door that can be closed entirely, for total privacy, especially during sleep hours. Inside, it boasts a large table and two wide […]
Twenty years after the last flight of Concorde, a host of start-ups are betting on a new golden age of supersonic air travel. But some of the same challenges remain. We once had supersonic air travel—and then we didn’t. The last flight of the sleek “beautiful bird,” as Concorde was known to its admirers, took […]
There’s nothing more irritating than watching your seatmate snooze effortlessly next to you while you queue up another in-flight film and fall further into sleep debt on a red-eye. As a frequent traveler, I know all too well that catching up on deep sleep certainly isn’t feasible for everybody—especially nervous flyers or those with insomnia—but […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that demand for commercial airline travel continued to recover in January 2023. According to IATA data, total traffic in January measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 67 percent compared to 2022, while global traffic reached 84.2 percent of January 2019 levels. Domestic traffic for January rose 32.7 […]
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued a new cybersecurity amendment on an emergency basis on March 7, 2023, for airport and aircraft operators to strengthen security by requiring TSA-regulated entities to develop cybersecurity resilience implementation plans. The amendment follows the Biden-Harris Administration’s launching of the National Cybersecurity Strategy on March 2, a plan which focuses […]
From pursuing sustainable aviation fuels and more efficient aircraft to reducing single-use plastics and encouraging a net-zero supply chain, Delta announced its roadmap to more sustainable travel and net-zero emissions by 2050. The strategy and goals are inspired by what is good for the planet, communities and Delta people, and driven by a recognition that […]
An independent report calls for the tourism and transportation sector to make policy and investment shifts that refocus growth in areas most ready to decarbonize. The report, published by the Travel Foundation with support from varied travel organizations, also urges the industry to take full account of its greenhouse gas emissions. The Envisioning Tourism in […]
United today announced an improved family seating policy that makes it easier than ever for children under 12-years old to sit next to an adult in their party for free – including customers who purchase Basic Economy tickets. United's new policy is made possible through a series of investments in a new seat map feature […]
The Transportation Security Administration is experiencing a steady influx of travelers at airport checkpoints, with the last two months each topping the numbers recorded during the same period before the pandemic. TSA officials said the total number of travelers screened monthly between March 2020 through December 2022 never topped the same month in 2019, but […]
Over the years, tourism has found in technology one of its main allies to offer better services and reach more and more travelers around the world. Consumer habits, the personalization of the offer and the different ways of acquiring the dream trip are some of the innovations that are trending in tourism. The travel industry […]