Topic: airline

Say yes to travel deals, no to travel scams

Say yes to travel deals, no to travel scams

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Oct 21 08:51 AM

There is no such thing as a Piso fare, not after you add all the fees and surcharges to your ticket. Before you click on that amazing travel deal, make sure you have done your homework. Read more »

Can banana leaves help solve airlines' food waste problem?

Can banana leaves help solve airlines' food waste problem?

Emily S. Rueb, The New York Times
Posted at Oct 12 09:30 AM

To get travelers and airlines thinking — and talking — about that rather large pile of trash, a British design firm has refashioned the economy meal tray, replacing plastic with renewable materials such as coffee grounds, banana leaves and coconut wood. Read more »

Qantas to test 'ultra long-haul' Sydney to NY, London flights

Qantas to test 'ultra long-haul' Sydney to NY, London flights

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 24 04:50 AM

SYDNEY, Australia—Qantas on Thursday said it will run "ultra long-haul" test flights in the coming months from New York and London to Sydney in order to assess the health of pilots and passengers, as it eyes commercial services on the marathon routes. Read more »

AirAsia looking for cadet pilots

AirAsia looking for cadet pilots

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 25 01:05 PM

In partnership with Omni Aviation Corp, the cadet course will run for 2 years. Associated training costs will be reimbursed upon graduation, the airline said. Read more »

Airlines try new ways to build pilot ranks

Airlines try new ways to build pilot ranks

Christine Negroni, The New York Times
Posted at Jun 17 12:02 PM

The biggest need for pilots is in Asia, where an improving economy in China has resulted in more people traveling. More people are flying in the United States as well and, at the same time, pilots are hitting the mandatory retirement age of 65. Read more »

Air Canada gets into drone delivery business

Air Canada gets into drone delivery business

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 05 05:23 AM

MONTREAL, Canada - Canada's flagship airline is getting into the business of delivering cargo by drones, announcing on Tuesday a sales agreement with Drone Delivery Canada to market its services across the country. Read more »

Filipino airline chases commercial dreams chartering Chinese tourists

Filipino airline chases commercial dreams chartering Chinese tourists

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 30 11:05 AM

Royal Air is one of many Filipino businesses that are cashing in on warmer ties between Manila and Beijing. All around the capital, hotels, restaurants and property developers are targeting Chinese expatriates, ready to accept their payments via WeChat and Alipay. Read more »

7 steps to safer air travel

7 steps to safer air travel

Tariro Mzezewa, The New York Times
Posted at May 07 01:21 PM

Although plane crashes are rare, many travelers fear flying. Part of that fear stems from anxiety that if something did go wrong on a plane, passengers would be unable to do anything to help themselves. Read more »

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