Cathay Pacific stated, “we will be operating our flights today as scheduled. Please note that there is potential for further flight disruptions at short notice.” This week, flights were canceled due to the civil unrest after protesters took over the terminal. Clashes escalated and continued on for a second day as flights remained grounded at […]
Delta Airlines, among others, have issued weather waivers affecting the Northeast of the United States, Japan, and Amsterdam for weather-related issues. In Japan, airports affected include Nagoya, Japan (NGO), and Osaka (KIX) due to Typhoon Krosa. In New York City, severe thunderstorms are due to impact the area on August 13. Travel must originate before […]
At this month’s Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) conference, American Airlines unveiled its plan to make improvements for corporate travelers and travel managers. One of the biggest developments include corporate traveler recognition, now accessible on American and Atlantic Joint Business (AJB) partners including British Airways, Finnair and Iberia. Corporate customers will be able to benefit […]
This week, the brand new Four Seasons in Philadelphia’s Comcast Center opened and is now welcoming guests. The hotel is located in one of the tallest building in Philadelphia, and the 10th largest building in the U.S. The property says they worked closely with the partners at Comcast and Liberty Property Trust to ensure that […]
Hyatt to return to Adelaide After nearly a decade, Hyatt Group will return to Adelaide in the cities business district. The new property will be listed as an Intercontinental Hotel and will have 295 rooms, a fitness center, a rooftop bar, Regency Club, Market Café, a swimming pool, and 750 sq. ft. of event space. […]
In a new agreement between United and CLEAR, United Mileage Plus members can now enroll in Clear for discounted memberships. Clear machines help administer expedited TSA clearance and are now at 31 airports nationwide. The benefits of Clear membership include saving time and have their own lanes at TSA checkpoints. Clear members also do not […]
Last month Air France opened a new lounge in Washington Dulles (IAD). It is completely reconstructed and has expanded to two levels. It is still in the same location. There is also new lighting, chic ambiance, new furniture including wrap-chairs and benches, a bar with complimentary spirits and wines, a space fully devoted to “night […]
American Airlines, among other airlines, have announced that waivers will be offered due to this week’s thunderstorms in the Northeast. Tickets must be issued before August 6, and new travel dates to include August 7 – 10. today is the last day to take advantage of this offer… As always, contact your Omega representative if […]
Dear Readers, As we inch further toward our September 47-year celebration in business, I am thinking how much I value these years in bringing Omega through many changes and opportunities. The experience has been filled with much learning; incredible challenges; amazing people and constant innovation; often forcing us to change course on a dime. Throughout […]
Delta recently announced that they will be adding a sign language bar option for 300 + sign languages around the world. Delta is the first airline ever to add this preference for hearing-impaired and deaf travelers. Employees with proper training will be able to recognize customers traveling with sign language as their method of communication. […]