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fromDigiday
5 hours ago

Is digital in-flight advertising missing from marketers' media mix?

While in-flight advertising isn't new, the digital nature of watching an ad as a value exchange for free or lower-priced Wifi, for example, isn't always something today's marketers consider when putting together their media strategy.
E-Commerce
#spirit-airlines
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Law

A Spirit Airlines passenger called in a bomb hoax on a flight he'd just missed to try to delay it taking off, affidavit says

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Law

A Spirit Airlines passenger called in a bomb hoax on a flight he'd just missed to try to delay it taking off, affidavit says

fromInsideHook
2 days ago

This Fall, Gulf Air Will Connect New York City and Bahrain

Gulf Air recently announced it was resuming service connecting Bahrain and North America, adding flights to New York's JFK Airport starting October 1, 2025.
Travel
#safety
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

Near-Miss Between Taxiing Jets at SFO Sounds Like Fault of Overworked Air Traffic Controller

fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

Near-Miss Between Taxiing Jets at SFO Sounds Like Fault of Overworked Air Traffic Controller

fromSFGATE
5 days ago

As one budget airline abandons California routes, another moves in

Avelo Airlines is ceasing its West Coast operations, including service to Burbank and Santa Rosa, due to inadequate financial returns in a competitive market.
Travel
#travel-tips
#packing-tips
#passenger-experience
#passenger-behavior
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
1 week ago

The Transatlantic Zeppelins: A Golden Age of Air Travel

Transatlantic Zeppelins carried passengers in relative luxury between Germany and New York or Rio de Janeiro during the 1920s and 1930s. The airships Graf Zeppelin crossed the Atlantic in two or three days, faster than contemporary ocean liners, but this brief golden era of air travel came to an abrupt end following the Hindenburg disaster in May 1937, when the airship burst into flames and 36 people were killed.
History
#french-air-traffic-control
#travel
#southwest-airlines
#comfort
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Travel

I paid $639 to upgrade to Delta's Premium Select cabin on a 15-hour flight. It was a great alternative to business class.

fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Travel

I paid $639 to upgrade to Delta's Premium Select cabin on a 15-hour flight. It was a great alternative to business class.

#long-haul-flights
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Ranked: The French airport with the fewest delays and cancellations

The Air Help ranking is based mostly on punctuality, which covers flight delays and cancellations, with the remaining 40 percent of the score made up of overall customer satisfaction and services offered.
France news
#airlines
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Asking Eric: I was fuming the entire flight. Could I have asked for a partial refund?

When you start policing other people's bodies, you make having the wrong body a crime. The definition of the wrong body is a slippery slope.
Relationships
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Mid-air brawl forces MexicoLondon flight to make emergency landing

The TUI Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner was en route from Cancun to Gatwick when a scuffle broke out between two passengers, prompting a diversion to Bangor, Maine.
Travel
#luxury-airlines
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
AC Milan

I went on board Qatar Airways' Boeing 777 that took Europe's best soccer team to the US in the 'world's best business class'

fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
AC Milan

I went on board Qatar Airways' Boeing 777 that took Europe's best soccer team to the US in the 'world's best business class'

#luxury-travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago
Travel

This Airline Has the Best First Class Seating in the World for Its Hotel Room-style Suite Seats, On Board Service, and Food

fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago
Travel

This Airline Has the Best First Class Seating in the World for Its Hotel Room-style Suite Seats, On Board Service, and Food

#flight-delays
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Marseille airport cancels all flights as wildfire encroaches on city

A fast-moving wildfire has forced Marseille airport to cancel all flights and is encroaching on the second-largest city in France. Authorities have urged residents to stay indoors and close all openings to mitigate smoke inhalation risk.
France news
#military-conflict
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
UK news

United and Delta passengers faced flights to nowhere as Israeli strikes on Iran led to dozens of cancellations and diversions

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
UK news

United and Delta passengers faced flights to nowhere as Israeli strikes on Iran led to dozens of cancellations and diversions

fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

FBI Issues Airline Cybersecurity Warning

Scattered Spider relies on social engineering techniques, often impersonating employees or contractors to deceive IT help desks into granting access.
Privacy professionals
#flight-cancellations
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

President Trump wants to slash subsidies for small airports across rural America

More than 180 airports in rural areas in the U.S. rely on federal funding for commercial air service, which may be cut by half due to administration decisions.
US politics
#united-airlines
fromFuturism
1 month ago
US politics

United Airlines Shuts Down Starlink WiFi Service on Its Planes After the Antennaes Caused Problems With Its Jets' Equipment

fromFuturism
1 month ago
US politics

United Airlines Shuts Down Starlink WiFi Service on Its Planes After the Antennaes Caused Problems With Its Jets' Equipment

fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

More than 1,500 people evacuated in Crete as wildfires rage across Europe live

French air traffic controllers began a two-day strike demanding better working conditions, causing disruption to air travel as the summer season gets underway.
Europe news
#business-travel
#aviation
#el-al
#international-routes
fromSocial Media Explorer
4 weeks ago

Flight vs. Freeway: Why Air Travel Remains America's Safest Mode of Transportation - Social Media Explorer

While headlines often spotlight the rare tragedy of a plane crash, the far more common and far more dangerous road accidents continue to claim lives daily with far less attention.
Cars
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Travel disruptions still hit Middle East in wake of US-Israel-Iran conflict

Despite a truce between Iran and Israel, airlines continue to cancel and reroute flights due to ongoing regional tensions and safety concerns.
World news
#middle-east
World news
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Israel-Iran conflict grounds flights and clears Middle East airspace

Israel's offensive on Iran has escalated tensions, leading to significant air travel disruptions in the region.
World news
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Israel-Iran conflict grounds flights and clears Middle East airspace

Israel's offensive on Iran has escalated tensions, leading to significant air travel disruptions in the region.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The kindness of strangers: a gentle flight attendant made me feel I wasn't alone

One of the flight attendants knelt down next to me and asked if there was anything he could do to help. I said, My sister has just died, I don't think anyone can help.
Travel
#aviation-safety
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

First crash of Boeing's 787 model comes weeks after $1.1bn 737 Max payout

Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad raises safety questions amid previous FAA investigations and incidents.
Boeing's confidence in the 787 contrasts with past issues faced by the 737 Max.
UK news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Is flying getting more dangerous? Why so many planes are crashing

2025 is one of the deadliest years for air travel, with over 460 fatalities in six months.
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

First crash of Boeing's 787 model comes weeks after $1.1bn 737 Max payout

Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad raises safety questions amid previous FAA investigations and incidents.
Boeing's confidence in the 787 contrasts with past issues faced by the 737 Max.
UK news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Is flying getting more dangerous? Why so many planes are crashing

2025 is one of the deadliest years for air travel, with over 460 fatalities in six months.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Pilot reveals why taking off makes him more nervous than landing

"You ought to put your device into airplane mode. The FAA found that devices in the back could cause interruptions to navigation equipment."
Gadgets
#travel-advisory
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Airlines pause flights to Israel, Iran and Jordan

Delta Air Lines has suspended flights between New York and Tel Aviv through August 31, while El Al is also grounding all flights, indicating a significant travel disruption due to security concerns.
US news
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

Yes, You Should Wear Compression Socks on Flights-a Former Nurse Shares the Important Reason Why

Rather than endure the physical distress, you can invest in a pair of flight attendant-approved compression socks.
Travel
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

A Systems Approach to Decision-Making Under Extreme Stress

Quick decision-making in emergencies can lead to survival and positive outcomes.
Cognitive adaptability under stress is crucial during life-threatening situations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Demoralizing': Venezuelans experience confusion and fear amid Trump travel ban

The latest travel ban imposed by the Trump administration has caused significant distress for Venezuelan nationals attempting to travel to the U.S.
US news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

SHIVALI BEST goes behind-the-scenes at Britain's busiest airport

The baggage system at Heathrow's Terminal 5, featuring over 18 miles of conveyor belts and handling 39.47 million bags in 2024, is a world leader.
London food
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

When You Check in for a Flight Matters-Here's Why

Ideally, you can pick your seat for free when you purchase your flight, but that's usually not the case if you're flying coach.
Travel
Washington DC
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

FAA Warns About Washington, D.C.-area Flight Disruptions in June-What Travelers Should Know

Air travel at Reagan National Airport will be significantly restricted on June 14 due to a special military parade.
fromqns.com
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

American Airlines first to implement new facial recognition system at JFK for U.S. citizens QNS

American Airlines and CBP launched biometric screening at JFK to enhance reentry speed for U.S. travelers, reducing wait times significantly.
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