American Airlines has confirmed that its AAdvantage members in the UK will continue to benefit from the MBNA credit cards following the merger. The AA cards, available in both American Express and VISA formats, allow members to earn AAdvantage miles with existing benefits intact during the integration process.
Uber is offering free rides in exclusive Rolls Royces in New York City from March 12 to March 15, in celebration of the series premiere of The Royals. Riders can enter the promo code ROYALRIDENYC in the Uber app to experience a luxurious ride complete with an iPad featuring sneak peeks of the show.
Istanbul sta per ospitare il più grande aeroporto del mondo, progettato per gestire 200 milioni di passeggeri all’anno. Con un terminal di oltre 1 milione di metri quadrati e sei piste, il nuovo scalo rappresenta un hub strategico per Turkish Airlines e il mercato aereo globale.
LAX is set to experience significant delays for the next three years due to ongoing construction, making every day feel like a bad weather day for travelers. This situation has already impacted flight schedules, leading to longer journey times and increased rebooking instances for passengers. A video from LAX provides further insight into the reasons behind these disruptions.
L’industria aerea, responsabile di inquinamento pari a 136 milioni di auto, sta affrontando la sfida della sostenibilità attraverso l’adozione di biofuel. La NRDC Airline Scorecard valuta le compagnie aeree in base al loro impegno verso combustibili sostenibili, con Air France – KLM in testa alla classifica.
Lyft has extended the deadline for its $1,000 bonus for new drivers who applied and passed their DMV and background checks by March 5. The company acknowledged delays in the approval process due to an overwhelming volume of applications and is reaching out to applicants regarding their eligibility.
Lyft drivers are expressing frustration over delays and issues related to the company’s referral bonus program, with many feeling they were denied a promised $1,000 bonus. As anger grows, discussions of potential class action lawsuits are emerging across social media platforms. A petition is being organized to address these grievances directly with Lyft executives.
Cathay Pacific’s “I Can Fly Program” offers high school juniors and seniors in the San Francisco Bay Area an opportunity to explore the aviation industry through an engaging 8-week curriculum. Participants will gain insights into various airline-related fields, all at no cost aside from transportation. Applications are due by March 15, 2015.
Lufthansa inaugura un nuovo volo verso Panama, segnando la sua prima connessione diretta con la capitale della repubblica centroamericana. A partire dal 2 marzo 2016, il volo LH484 da Francoforte offrirà ai passeggeri l’accesso a quasi 70 destinazioni in collaborazione con Copa Airlines.
British Airways has announced that starting March 26, passengers booking ‘Hand Baggage Only’ fares will have their seats allocated at check-in, with the option to pay for changes. This policy affects all Executive Club members, treating Gold members similarly to non-status passengers regarding seat selection.
London Tube drivers are staging a brief strike in response to the dismissal of a colleague over a breath test, citing concerns about the testing equipment’s impact on individuals with diabetes. Scheduled from 21:30 on March 7 to 03:59 on March 8, this short walkout will minimally disrupt weekend travel.
The FedEx Grant Contest offers small businesses the chance to win up to $25,000, with voting open until March 17, 2015. Participants can vote for their favorite business through social media, supporting initiatives like Peaceful Fruits, a startup focused on sustainable development in the Amazon.
