For many years, AirFrance has been committed to reducing its environmental footprint. Recently, they have implemented a concrete way to help reduce their footprint by investing in the Airbus A350. This new Airbus is environmentally friendly and will have 25% less Co2 emissions, 25% less fuel consumed, and 40% fewer noise emissions. AirFrance plans to […]
Many airlines, including Delta, American Airlines, etc… are offering travel waivers to avoid the civil unrest in Chile and are extending the dates. Previously the dates were through November 8, but they have been updated through November 15. Read More
Lyft recently announced that a new membership-based plan will offer slightly reduced fare for members with a monthly fee. For approximately $20 a month, Lyft Pink will offer 15 percent discounts, priority airport pickups, and lesser penalties for cancellations. Lyft opened the waitlist for this program in certain cities this past week. Read More
The first only “on-airport” hotel at San Francisco International Airport is now open and welcoming guests. The property is worth $237 million and marketed as a “luxury hotel”, boasts 351 guestrooms and 22 suites. It takes up 4.2-acres. Features of this property include an event and meeting space, two restaurant options, and an art acquisition […]
Beginning October 2020, Air New Zealand and United Airlines will offer the first, and, so far only nonstop flight between the East Coast of the The U.S. and New Zealand. This new nonstop service will be offered three times a week between Newark Airport and Auckland which, supports the joint venture between United and Air […]
Many airlines, American Airlines, Delta, etc. are offering travel waivers for Southern California and areas affected by the recent wildfires. Airports affected the most are Burbank, CA (BUR), Long Beach (LGB), Los Angeles, CA (LAX), Ontario, CA (ONT) Santa Ana, CA (SNA). Impacted travel dates include October 28 – 30. Reissued tickets available through November […]
The new Candler Hotel reopens after restoration in the historic Beaux-Arts style property with new amenities and ‘one-of-a-kind’ rooms. The historic property recently debuted as The Candler Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton in Atlanta. This is the first Curio property in downtown Atlanta and is centrally located. While the hotel remains historic, the updates have […]
Virgin Galactic’s shareholders have recently disclosed that a merger (launched earlier this year), with Chamath Palihapitiya’s special Social Capital Hedosophia Holding Company, will go public as Virgin Galactic, at NYSE by Friday, November 1st. The merger between Virgin Galactic and Palihapitiya occurred originally this past July will see an $800 million investment in the company. […]
Delta has come to an agreement with Air Lease Corporation (ALC) and will add two new Airbus A330-900neo aircrafts on lease set for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2020 and 2021. Additionally, Delta has made a separate agreement with Airbus for three extra A330-900neo shipments to add to Delta’s fleet. The two leased planes […]
Many airlines are offering a one-time travel waiver to avoid the civil unrest in Santiago this week. Original travel schedule includes October 20-23 and travel must originate before October 28, 2019. The impacted city is SCL. As always, ask your Omega representative if your travel is affected. Read More
