After months of discussion, Cathay Pacific signed an agreement to raise its retirement age from 55 to 60 on Thursday, Oct. 4. The Cathay Pacific Airways Flight Attendant Union considers the decision a major achievement, as they’ve been fighting for a retirement age extension for decades. “Today, is the great victory for all workers in …
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50 Airlines With the Best Wi-Fi, Only 4 US Airlines Make the List
It’s 2018, and there are still aircraft out there that do no offer inflight Wi-Fi. And, with airplane seats shrinking and legroom diminishing, passengers could use some internet distractions. Traveloka, an Indonesian technology company that provides online airline ticketing and hotel booking services, looked at the top 50 most tech-friendly airlines, and only four US …
Read MoreHey Beginners, Here’s What You Need to Know About Earning Elite Status
This video is part of our weekly YouTube series: To The Point. On this episode, Editor-at-Large Zach Honig explains how you can earn airline and hotel elite status and travel like a VIP. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube series for quick tips, tricks and answers for all things points, miles, credit cards, travel and aviation. …
Read MoreAmerican Airlines Selects New Employee Uniforms
After American Airlines had a disastrous uniform rollout in 2016 that resulted in lawsuits, the airline will be debuting new uniforms by the end of 2019. The new uniforms offer a wide selection of shirts and scarves, designed with deep blues, purples and reds. American allowed its employees to select their uniforms and held a …
Read MoreWe Went Inside Amazon’s First Brick-and-Mortar Store in NYC
Amazon opened a first-of-its kind store Thursday in New York City. Amazon 4-Star is located in SoHo, and is bringing customers Amazon’s top-rated items. All the items are a direct reflection of what customers are purchasing online; inside you can find items frequently bought together, items trending in NYC, gift guides, most-wished for items and …
Read MoreA Wisconsin Man Is Developing an App to Help Travelers With Disabilities
From Ryanair leaving a Paralympian stranded on board for 45 minutes to Jet2 asking a boy with Muscular Dystrophy to prove his disability, the airline and travel industry as a whole have a way to go when it comes to improving experiences for individuals with a disability. A 23-year-old man from Wisconsin with cerebral palsy …
Read MoreYour Questions Answered About Southwest’s Companion Pass
This video is part of our weekly YouTube series: To The Point. On this episode, News Editor Emily McNutt explains how you can bring along a friend, family member or whoever you want on a Southwest flight for free with the Southwest Airlines Companion Pass. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube series for quick tips, …
Read MoreThe Great Barrier Reef Is Showing Signs of Recovery From Coral Bleaching
Researches in Australia found that the Great Barrier Reef is showing significant signs of recovery after years of being affected by mass coral bleaching. The nonprofit Reef and Rainforest Research Centre (RRRC) based in Queensland said milder summers in 2017 and 2018, as well as cooperation between science, industry and government supporting reef recovery, have made …
Read MoreTPG Staff Picks: Our Favorite Trips This Summer
Even though it seems like it may never end with temperatures reaching high into the 90s, the end of the summer is approaching fast. This summer was one of the busiest travel seasons the Transportation Security Administration has ever seen; they even hired an extra 1,600 officers to meet the demands of the 243 million travelers the agency …
Read MoreA Paralympian Was Left Stranded on a Ryanair Flight for 45 Minutes
While every passenger on board a Ryanair flight that landed at London’s Stansted Airport (STN) grabbed their luggage, Paralympian Anne Wafula-Strike was left stranded for 45 minutes before any airport staff helped her. The flight had already landed two hours behind schedule. Wafula-Strike was returning from the World Para Athletics European Championships in Berlin and …
Read MoreRyanair Sends Bad Checks to Nearly 200 Delayed Passengers
Ryanair, the low-cost Irish carrier, accidentally sent nearly 200 delayed passengers unsigned compensation checks that bounced when they tried to deposit them. The airline has been plagued by pilot strikes across Europe this summer that have affected tens of thousands of Ryanair passengers. On August 10, the airline experienced the worst one-day strike in its 30-year history when …
Read MoreAn Argument With a Baggage Handler Led to a Lawsuit Against American Airlines
A lawsuit by a passenger against American Airlines points to questions on how airline and airport employees treat passengers, and what repercussions they face when they engage in unwarranted, wrongful behavior. Debbie Cardarelli is suing American Airlines on behalf of her late husband, Richard (Rick) Cardarelli, for unlawful arrest, abuse of process and negligence after an incident …
Read MoreOrlando Airport Will Scan the Faces of All International Travelers — Including US Citizens
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is becoming the first in the United States to require a face scan of passengers on all arriving and departing international flights, including US citizens, as enforced by the US Customs and Border Protections and Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. Orlando is Florida’s busiest airport and received roughly six million international travelers within …
Read MoreGovernment and Pilots Disagree: How Much Training Does a New Pilot Need?
A growing pilot shortage in the United States is pushing the Department of Transportation to consider reducing the required number of flight hours for new pilots. The American Airline Pilot Association says that reducing that requirement would undermine passenger safety. During a Washington Post Live event last week, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said there needs …
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