American Airlines is the first carrier to offer passport chip scanning that will go directly to Near Field Communication (NFC), with the chip that is embedded in the passport. This will allow the traveler to bypass the second security checkpoint and head directly to the international gate. Before this feature, customers check in on the […]
Boeing has not been able to release the Boeing 737 MAX back into circulation as the Federal Aviation Administration still has not given approval. With the slowdown of orders Boeing has been struggling with production lately after the decision to stop production in January. Workers who were on the Boeing Max 737 project will be […]
Hilton now has extra ways members can redeem points, through accessing Lyft credits on Lyft Pink. Hilton members can choose the number of points to redeem ranging from $10 – $100 and can link accounts with Lyft and Hilton. Hilton members will be able to earn points from every ride. Besides the new redeeming points […]
United has bought 50 new aircrafts from Airbus, the A321XLR aircraft, to begin replacing the older planes in the fleet. Specifically, to replace the Boeing 757-200’s, and start to retire the Boeing 757-200’s. The move to the Airbus is specifically geared to upgrading operations for transatlantic flights and should be in service by 2024 at […]
The new joint partnership between Delta and Aeromexico is focused on giving customers a seamless and consistent travel experience between the two airlines. Nearly 3.2 million travelers pass through both airlines yearly. By using technology, the two airlines are looking to make the transition between both airlines seamless and are aligning products, policies, and services. […]
Continued strikes in Paris, many demonstrators are taking to the streets, causing impacts on transportation and travel causing multiple delays. Rail and subway workers are striking causing major traffic due to little to no trains being available adding to commute chaos and cars on the streets. Hotel bookings are down, and many cultural events such […]
The U.S. State Department has issued a travel warning to a Level 2, for Hong Kong as the civil unrest continues. According to the state department the protests could potentially break out at any time, creating an unsafe environment for visitors and tourists. The airport express, metros and buses have stopped running, as well as […]
A new Artificial Intelligence (AI) system, was recently made known at London’s Heathrow Airport. It is intended to help security staff make sure flights are on time and safe. Currently, ground staff checks the planes manually after customers disembark the aircraft. If there is an issue, the manual process would slow down timely departures. The […]
Newly Renovated Hilton Knoxville Opens A new Embassy Suites by Hilton property opened in downtown Knoxville on November 15. The hotel is owned by Knoxville Hotel Partners, LLC and operated by Kana Hotel Group. The property has 176 rooms and is located 2 miles from exciting downtown activities including the Knoxville Convention Center, Tennessee Theater, […]
Last month, Delta opened a new, ‘state-of-the-art’ concourse at LaGuardia and all shuttle flights including Boston, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., will relocate to the concourse at Terminal C. New gates at the terminal will include gates 92 2through 98 with sweeping views of Citi Field. The check-in terminal will be open via walkway in Terminal […]
