On February 29, the newly opened United Club welcomed its first guests. This is a 6,000 sq. ft. space in Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport in the new terminal by gate C7. The club has 95 seats, ranging from different seating areas for work and dining. The club offers Wi-Fi and plenty of USB ports […]
With multiple airlines offering waivers to change traveler’s ticket (i.e., Delta, United, JetBlue, American Airlines, and more), Amtrak is following suite and they are now waiving all change fees on tickets made before April 30 due to the coronavirus. Although train travel is not yet restricted on any routes, they are being cautious after the […]
After multiple airlines met with VP Mike Pence this week on Capitol Hill, A4A President, and CEO Nicholas E. Calio released a new statement regarding the coronavirus and airline travel. The statement made by A4A President thanked the White House for meeting with them and their continued commitment to trying to help the wellbeing of […]
Multiple airlines, Delta, United, American Airlines, etc. are offering travel waivers for the weather-related issues in the Chicago area. A major snow storm is due to hit with the 25 and 26, with 6 inches predicted that may affect travel plans. Waivers are available if you booked before the 29th. As always, contact your Omega […]
Boston Logan Airport (BOS) is a pioneer in the testing of the Credential Authentication Technology (CAT) scanners before the machines went nation-wide. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), now uses 25 machines in the airport. These machines will help the TSA as the traveler will no longer need to hand their boarding pass over. The TSA […]
Earlier this month Amtrak revealed they would be starting to test the Acela trains within the month. On February 17, the trains left Hornell, New York where the Alstom manufacturing plant is headquartered. The trains are making their way to the Transportation Technology Center near Pueblo, Colorado to be tested for a few months. After […]
This past week, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), have recently announced new travel advisories for Hong Kong and Japan due to the coronavirus as a “Level 1” threat. China, is currently at Level 3. China’s travel warning exclude Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan at the moment. Meanwhile, The U.S. State Department labeled […]
Earlier this month Hyatt Hotels Corporation opened the first Hyatt Centric property in Downtown Portland, Oregon. This is the first hotel in the brand to open in the Pacific Northwest. This hotel has a sleek design, including a vinyl player in each room, and is close to downtown attractions such as Powell’s bookstore and the […]
News sources in Alabama, AL.com, recently reviled that The City of Mobile is considering reenergizing the specific Amtrak route between Mobile and New Orleans. The vote was 6-1, and the council voted to allocate $3 million for 4 daily trains to run daily. Some of the negative feedback say that it would be a burden […]
American Airlines announced recently that a new alliance will create even more choices for west coast travelers. American Airlines will create a new service from Seattle (SEA), to Bangalore, India (BLR), starting October 2020. Another route will include SEA to London Heathrow (LHR) in March 2021. Alaska Airlines is planning on joining the oneworld® alliance, […]
