Travel

Friday newsletters always feature luxury travel contests, tips, series, or news. Today (January 15, 2021): The Maldives launches a loyalty program The Maldives is one of the world’s most breathtaking travel destinations. The scenic beauty of the archipelago’s 26 atolls is something to behold and unmatched anywhere in the world. Located in the Indian Ocean southwest of India, the Maldives

Virgin Atlantic has completed “financing transactions” relating to two Boeing 787 aircraft in partnership with Griffin Global Asset Management and Bain Capital Credit. The carrier said the sale and leaseback deals would further strengthen its balance sheet. Virgin Atlantic completed a privately funded, solvent recapitalisation in September last year as it sought to survive a

(CNN) — A New Zealand council has announced a month-long road closure in order to allow a sea lion and her pup to reach the ocean safely. John Wilson Ocean Drive in Dunedin will be closed after the New Zealand sea lions made their home at a nearby golf course and started “regularly crossing the

Delta Air Lines has reported a pre-tax loss of $15.6 billion for financial 2020, representing a loss per share of $19.49 on total revenue of $17.1 billion. In the December quarter alone, the carrier saw pre-tax losses of $1.1 billion. “Our December quarter results capped the toughest year in Delta’s history,” said Ed Bastian, Delta

(CNN) — For more than eight years, the world sailing speed record has remained unbroken. In November 2012, Australian Paul Larsen reached 65.45 knots (or 121 kilometers per hour/75 mph) in his Vesta Sailrocket 2 in South Atlantic waters off the coast of Namibia. However, two rival teams, one in France and one in Switzerland,

Wednesday newsletters always feature a hotel or flight review. Prior to the outbreak of the pandemic, I enjoyed a wonderful trip to New York City and the Caribbean islands of Anguilla and St Martin. You can read my trip reports here: Today (January 13, 2020): Review of TWA Hotel at JFK Airport, New York City Opened in May 2019, the TWA

Low-cost carrier Norwegian has outlined a simplified business structure and dedicated short haul route network as it plans a return from the Covid-19 shutdown. With this plan, the carrier said it hopes to build a “robust and solid company” that will attract investors and continue to serve new and existing customers. The company said it

(CNN) — For those with the means, a private island in a tropical destination is the ultimate place to isolate from the global pandemic. Among the destinations most well-equipped to capitalize on this desire is the Maldives, which is made up of 1,200 small islands. Though the majority of the Maldives’ resorts are already relatively

(CNN) — It was once the all-conquering superjumbo, but today it’s more likely to be viewed as a white elephant. As the latest nail in the coffin for the world’s largest passenger airliner, Qatar Airways has confirmed it will be retiring half of its fleet of 10 Airbus A380s, which have already been grounded since

(CNN) — They’re watching you, wherever you walk. They know exactly where you pause, when you slow down and speed up, and they count you in and out of the city. What’s more, they’re tracking your phone, so they can tell exactly how many people from your country or region are in which area, at

On Tuesday, the CDC announced a new requirement that anyone flying to the US must show a negative COVID-19 test before being allowed entry to the United States. The order takes effect in two weeks, on January 26, 2021. It applies to US citizens as well as foreign travelers.  The order requires arriving air passengers

British Airways is facing the largest ever group claim over a data breach in UK legal history following a 2018 incident. The theft of data from the airline is thought to have exposed details of more than 400,000 customers. More than 16,000 customers have now joined the case ahead of a March deadline to sign

Monday newsletters always feature top 10 travel lists to inspire. Today (January 11, 2021): Top 10 most luxurious airport hotels in the world. Staying overnight at an airport hotel is often considered a necessary evil for business and/or leisure travelers, since these hotels are associated with noisy rooms, terrible service, bad breakfasts, and overpriced rates. However, the last

Orange County California officials have announced that Disneyland Resort in Anaheim will be converted into a Point-of-Dispersing site for COVID-19 vaccines.  “The Disneyland Resort, the largest employer in the heart of Orange County, has stepped up to host the county’s first Super POD site – undertaking a monumental task in our vaccination distribution process,” said

Heathrow saw passenger numbers fall by 73 per cent last year as Covid-19 restrictions took a huge toll on the aviation sector. In total 22 million people passed through the airport. In December, passenger numbers plummeted 83 per cent when compared to 2019, as fears about the new strain of Covid-19 meant countries shut their