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See Which Countries Love Tourists. And Which Don’t.
An interesting report from the World Economic Forum has just been released on travel and tourism “competitiveness” and the top 10 includes mostly countries in Europe and North America (Switzerland topped the list with the U.S. number six). Singapore brought up the rear. But when it comes to the friendliest countries, it was a whole … Read See Which Countries Love Tourists. And Which Don’t.
Posted In: InternationalIs the End in Sight for Dreamliner Crisis?
Finally, some good news for the Dreamliner – Boeing’s widely heralded new 787, often called the plane of the future – which has been grounded now for the past eight weeks. FAA OK’s Boeing’s Fix Attempt Late yesterday, the FAA approved Boeing’s plan for the plane’s redesigned lithium-ion battery system which is believed to be … Read Is the End in Sight for Dreamliner Crisis?
Posted In: Airline News, InternationalVirgin America and Singapore Add Mileage Benefits to Partnership
As FareCompare reported late last year, Virgin America went into the codeshare business with Singapore Airlines, and now the two award-winning carriers have expanded their deal: they are now in the shared mileage business. Unusual ways to earn miles The New Miles Deal Flyers on either airline can now earn miles (and in some cases, … Read Virgin America and Singapore Add Mileage Benefits to Partnership
Posted In: Airlines (by name), Frequent Flyers, InternationalDay 48 – Dreamliner Grounded: Still No Solution
It’s now been nearly seven weeks since the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration ordered the grounding of Boeing’s new 787 Dreamliner aircraft in the wake of apparently serious problems with the plane’s batteries. In the meantime, confusion and uncertainty prevails as the airplanes continue to sit idle on tarmacs around the world. Find cheap flights – … Read Day 48 – Dreamliner Grounded: Still No Solution
Posted In: Airline News, InternationalWhat Does it Take to Become a Five Star Hotel?
Forbes has just released its latest constellation-laden list of luxury accommodations and there are 27 new five star hotels, plus 75 less-exalted four star winners. See a sample room price at the end. At least you can find a cheap flight to these expensive hotels 27 New Five Star Hotels in U.S., Worldwide The coveted … Read What Does it Take to Become a Five Star Hotel?
Posted In: Business Travel, International