Read about four new types of traveller – the scatterbrain, the single with no kids, the luggage space hoarder and the Hypochondriac. But have I missed any? Is 11 the right number?
La selezione di piatti speciali offerti da Korean Airlines e altre compagnie aeree rappresenta un’opzione interessante per i passeggeri che desiderano un’esperienza culinaria migliore durante il volo. Con la possibilità di richiedere pasti che soddisfano esigenze mediche, allergie e preferenze dietetiche, i viaggiatori possono godere di un’alimentazione più sana e variegata anche in classe economica.
The BBC is reporting this morning that the independent commission in to UK airports is likely to recommend an extra runway at Heathrow.
L’accordo tra Alitalia ed Etihad ha portato a un significativo aumento della capacità di posti disponibili tra l’Italia e la regione del Golfo, con un incremento di 1.200 posti al giorno. Questo sviluppo potrebbe posizionare l’Italia come un hub strategico per i viaggiatori diretti verso l’India, l’Oriente e l’Australia.
A state of emergency was called on Kuwait Airlines overnight flight from JFK. Turning around over Europe it landed at Heathrow, although there were plenty of closer diversion airports. Why the plane didn’t go to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels or Frankfurt is unknown.
A recent United Airlines flight was diverted to Belfast, costing the airline $500,000, due to a disruptive passenger demanding snacks shortly after takeoff. The incident resulted in the captain dumping 50,000 litres of fuel and left passengers stranded overnight at the airport. The passenger, Jeremiah Mathias Thede, was arrested and is set to appear in court next week.
A new proposal looks to solve the lack of capacity in aviation in the south of England by increasing taxes on a sliding scale based on the number of trips taken.
What would an airline safety announcement sound like if the airlines told us the truth? The Economist thinks it knows.
Finland, whilst more than 2 hours flying time from London offers some very attractive Business Class fares to the USA. Selected dates through 2016 offer JFK for just over £1000 round trip.
Fridays UA958 from Chicago to London diverted to Goose Bay. In the end and about 36 hours late, passengers will be arriving at lunchtime today in London, having flown back from Newark. Ouch!
Alitalia is re-evaluating its partnerships as it prepares for a strategic relaunch. With a significant increase in passenger numbers at Italian airports, the airline’s CEO, Silvano Cassano, announced the decision to not renew its joint venture agreements with Air France – KLM, citing outdated terms that hinder growth.
Cebu Pacific, la compagnia low-cost filippina, offre un’opzione ideale per l’island hopping tra le splendide isole delle Filippine. Con un servizio che collega le diverse isole dell’arcipelago, i viaggiatori possono esplorare facilmente destinazioni da sogno come Puerto Princesa su Palawan.
