After Joining SkyTeam, Virgin Atlantic Leaves Hong Kong Permanently

  Executive Traveller reports the route – originally set to restart in March 2023 – will no longer be part of Virgin Atlantic’s network.   Virgin Atlantic Makes “Difficult Decision” After Multiple Setbacks The airline began offering services between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) in …

Heathrow Looks to Ease Daily Passenger Cap

  The cap – which limited the number of departing passengers to just 100,000 per day – was activated at the end of July in an attempt to manage the operational congestion caused by the rebound in passenger demand following the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions. It is expected that LHR …

New Hilton Partnership Puts Peloton Bikes in Hotels

  In a press release, the hospitality giant announced they would soon add the high-tech, digitally connected bikes to their properties in a new partnership with the company.   Hiltons to Get at Least One Peloton Per Hotel According to Hilton, the new agreement is driven by consumer demand. The …

Hawaiian Airlines Adds Checked Bags to Credit Card Benefits

  Barclays US Consumer Bank, the provider of the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard, announced the new benefit for airline flyers.   Benefits Available for Direct Airfare Purchases with Hawaiian on Select Routes The new benefit is available to all cardholders, including new cardholders and existing customers. When purchasing tickets …

Airbus Auction Gives AvGeeks a Chance to Buy A380 Parts

  The Toulouse, France aerospace giant is hosting a three-day auction in October 2022, featuring some of the most iconic items from the gigantic airframe no longer in production.   Auction Items Feature Decorated Beverage Carts, Engine Rear Cone and Top Deck Bar The auction will take place in three …

“Very Small Number” of American Flyers Affected in Data Breach

  NPR reports the Fort Worth-based airline confirmed a “very small number” of accounts were affected by the data breach.   Information Leaked Includes Date of Birth and Drivers License Numbers Although the carrier confirmed the attack happened, they did not divulge how many employees and customers were affected by …

White House Announces Proposed Rule for Airfare Transparency

  The Transportation Department announced the new initiative in a press release, as part of the president’s White House Competition Council meeting.   New Rule Would Require Airlines and Travel Agencies to Disclose All Fee Information Upfront Under the new proposal, anyone who sells air travel – including U.S. and …

Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates Earn Skytrax Honors

  For the third consecutive ratings year, Qatar Airways was rated the best airline in the world by Skytrax, followed by Singapore Airlines in second and Emirates in third.   Qatar and Singapore Earn Nine Top Honors, While Emirates Scores Six Dubbing themselves the “Oscars of the aviation industry,” Skytrax …

Philadelphia Airline Employees Accused of Ticket Skimming Fraud

  In a press release, the U.S. District Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania announced Taylor Thompson and Tiana Fairfax of Philadelphia, and Theodore Robinson of Upper Darby, PA, were arrested and charged with the crimes against their company.   Flyers Paid for Lower-Priced Fares, Then “Upgraded” to …

Caught On Tape: Flyer Punches Flight Attendant Aboard American Flight

  USA Today reports the incident happened aboard American Airlines Flight 377 on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.   Attendant Responds to Threat, But What Provoked Fight is Unclear The video of the incident was shared online by Saad Mohseni, but taken by passenger Barrie Livingstone. In the 39-second clip, the …