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CarTrawler Marks Travel Recovery

Jump to Just the Facts CarTrawler Records Stellar Recovery in FY22 In a turn of events that illustrates a robust rebound from the pandemic-induced downturn,… Read More »CarTrawler Marks Travel Recovery

EveryMundo Announces New Hires, Global Services Expansion

EveryMundo, which provides performance marketing solutions for the global airline industry, has appointed two new business directors to extend its global services.

You Can Now Earn a Scholarship to Travel So You Can Catch All the Pokémon.

In a publicity stunt that proves Sweden totally owns its Silicon Valley of the Nordics status, IT company, Consid, is offering people a stipend to travel the world hunting PokÃ©mon and catch â€˜em all.
 
The firm explains its decision to create the world’s first (perhaps only) Pokemon GO Scholarship to the huge popularity of Niantic’s and Ninetendo’s gift to summer.  

Long-Haul Luxury or Supersonic Thrill: Which Would You Choose?

Airlines launch new long-haul routes and set new records, on the same week that NASA announces new low-boom Supersonic aircraft project.

So which way are we headed around the world? The long and winding road, or fast as the meteor flies?

Self-Service Technology is the Future of Air Travel in Brazil

Passengers in Brazil are embracing self-service check-in technology using their smart-phones, personal computers and airport kiosks, SITA reports.

80% of passengers in Brazil said they liked using web check-in services
76% of passengers in Brazil said they like using self-service kiosks
Only 65% said they liked checking-in at the desk

More than half of passengers surveyed still use check-in desks, higher than the global average of 43%, but SITA believes the trend is moving away from desks to digital.

As Temperatures Drop in Europe, Miami International Airport Offers Warm Escapes

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Miami International Airport (MIA) has announced its new and expanded service offerings to and from key European destinations for the Winter of 2015.

The Big Bag Theory

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I spent a bit of time this month writing about IATA’s proposed ‘Cabin OK’ program: introducing it, clearing up misconceptions, and, finally, reporting on its demise, er, “pause.” This is one of two posts today, which review the Cabin OK aftermath. I promise to let the matter drop after that.

In truth, IATA proposing that we carry a bit less with us when we travel, especially in the main cabin, was not a terrible idea. Obviously, any further baggage restrictions were bound to get people upset–but it wasn’t mandatory. In practical terms, we shouldn’t travel with too much baggage and we probably do.

Love and Strife: Key Aviation Stories You Might Have Missed in February

Due to my few posts last month, readers might assume that I took the month of February off to celebrate the birthday of the 747,… Read More »Love and Strife: Key Aviation Stories You Might Have Missed in February

Yo #Foodies! YO! Sushi Arrives at Copenhagen Airport

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Copenhagen Airport has announced that Denmark’s first YO! Sushi restaurant is now open at the terminal.

New Finnair Connection: From Helsinki to Hermitage..And Back Again to the World

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Finnair and Finnish railway operator VR have come together to offer combined air-and-rail tickets between Saint Petersburg and your choice of International destinations, connecting through Helsinki… Read More »New Finnair Connection: From Helsinki to Hermitage..And Back Again to the World

Latest Airbus Seat Design Development Is A Boon to Babes

Airbus has been to cornering the market on key patents for seat designs clearly intended to protect various special applications and technologies–raising the question of whether… Read More »Latest Airbus Seat Design Development Is A Boon to Babes

New Skift Stats Reveal the Inherent Value of Accessible Tourism

Catering to the needs of special needs passengers should be a priority for aviation–and the travel industry as a whole–as a moral imperative, but, sadly, the… Read More »New Skift Stats Reveal the Inherent Value of Accessible Tourism

WestJet’s Peanuts Are Honey-Roasted–And That’s A Very Good Thing

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As far as I know, WestJet have yet to serve honey-roasted peanuts on their flights. I’m not talking about the snack, though. I’m talking about… Read More »WestJet’s Peanuts Are Honey-Roasted–And That’s A Very Good Thing

Let Ray Take the Airport Parking Headaches Away

A new robotic parking system installed at Dusseldorf airport provides passengers willing to pay the premium with a unique and simple solution to parking… Read More »Let Ray Take the Airport Parking Headaches Away

Airlines: Is a Customer Service Mindset at Odds With a Social Media Culture?

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One of the quietly most controversial topics of discussion at this year’s SITA IT Summit in Brussels was the difference of opinion between Eash Sundaram,… Read More »Airlines: Is a Customer Service Mindset at Odds With a Social Media Culture?

Emirates Makes Flying Fun For Kids and Families

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Emirates Airlines gives children and families the First Class treatment; no matter what class they fly. The charmingly named Tinkerbelle Economy Class Experience has everything a… Read More »Emirates Makes Flying Fun For Kids and Families

2b Or Not 2B: easyJet Shares Cool #PaxEx Stats

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Leading European Low-Cost Carrier easyJet has just released a series of interesting factoids on the travel preferences of their customers which I found interesting enough… Read More »2b Or Not 2B: easyJet Shares Cool #PaxEx Stats

Beyond Cute: Google’s New Self-Driving Buggy is Poised to Improve Mobility for Disabled Persons

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This is not a post about aviation or aerospace, which is a bit of a departure from my usual topics on Flight Chic, but let… Read More »Beyond Cute: Google’s New Self-Driving Buggy is Poised to Improve Mobility for Disabled Persons

Sit Back and Enjoy Finnair’s Cool New Blue

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From April 1, passengers travelling on Finnair from to Tokyo and New York are in for a treat. While passengers will be sleeping comfortably, Finnair… Read More »Sit Back and Enjoy Finnair’s Cool New Blue

The Unruly Passenger Crisis: In the Cabin, Cool Heads Must Prevail

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A disruptive passenger is defined as “a passenger who fails to respect the rules of conduct at an airport or on board an aircraft or… Read More »The Unruly Passenger Crisis: In the Cabin, Cool Heads Must Prevail

The Momondo Connectivity Infographic

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Copehagen-based Global Travel site Momondo has just made the Connectivity search beautiful by tapping-in to Danish design excellence when they prepared this simple, elegant and… Read More »The Momondo Connectivity Infographic

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In this third instalment of Profits Ain’t Peanuts we discuss the use of PEDs on board aircraft, inflight connectivity services, and IFE. In today’s world data… Read More »Profits Ain’t Peanuts (Part Three: Take a Byte)

Here’s Why Flying Today Is Better Than It Ever Was

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I say you can keep your 1950s flight. It’s the sustainable 2050 flight that I’m looking forward to.

Let’s Chat About It! The best of today’s #TL_Chat

It’s difficult to summarise all the great suggestions made by the many travel professionals who participated in today’s #TL_Chat coordinated by @TravlandLeisure and sponsored by… Read More »Let’s Chat About It! The best of today’s #TL_Chat

Love at First Flight

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I was corresponding with a colleague the other day and laughing over the fact that we had each wished the other a Happy Thanksgiving, even… Read More »Love at First Flight