Decarbonization Remains an Aviation Priority, But Flyers Will Pay (Today)

  The International Air Transport Association outlined their progress towards net-zero emissions by 2050 at their 2024 Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit in Dubai.   “The Transition to Net Zero Will Require Customers to Pay” Among all ways to reduce CO2 emissions, producing and using sustainable aviation …

Turbulence Isn’t a Bigger Problem, But Airlines Want More Data to Avoid It

  The International Air Transport Association (IATA) took on the topic and presented ways to reduce severe turbulence overall during the annual safety briefing during the 2024 Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit.   IATA Seeks 150 Million Data Points by End of 2024 Ever since the fatality …

Oneworld at 25: Fiji Airways Becomes Full Member as Alliance Focuses on Innovation

  The alliance announced the promotion of Fiji Airways from Oneworld Connect partner to full member at the International Air Transport Association Annual General Meeting on Monday, June 3, 2024.   “Quality Prized More Than Quantity” for Oneworld’s Future As a collective body, the second oldest modern airline alliance has …

IATA: Aviation Legislation Actions May Cause More Harm to Travelers

  The commentary comes from the IATA Annual General Meeting, being held from Sunday, June 2 through Tuesday, June 4 in Dubai.   “Aviation Represents the Entire Continent” Speaking at a press briefing, IATA regional vice president Peter Cerda underscored the importance of aviation in the North Americas. Noting that …

Air Canada Express Operator Moves to Lightweight Seats

  In a press release, Jazz Aviation announced they are switching to a lightweight seat provided by French-based Expliseat for 25 of their Dash 8-400 aircraft, with the goal of reducing fuel consumption and lowering emissions.   Titanium and Composite Fiber Seat Said to “Modernize Passenger Experience.” Instead of going …

American Abandons Plans to Cut Mileage Earning Along With Chief Commerical Officer

  In comments at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference, airline president Robert Isom announced the plan would not come to fruition, while also defending the “reset” within the executive suite.   Full Mileage Earning Reinstated Through Corporate Booking Agents and Online Agencies In February 2024, the Fort Worth-based carrier announced …

Barcelona: Local tips for visiting La Boqueria market

Barcelona: Local tips for visiting La Boqueria market

For the first couple of years that I lived in Barcelona, La Boqueria (or “Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria”, as it’s formally known) was my main market. I went there two or three times a week for fresh fruit and vegetables, fish, meats, and cheeses, and then hauled everything …

Black Flyers Accuse American of Discrimination After Getting Pulled from Flight

  The New York Times reports the trio claims they were asked to temporarily leave a flight, along with five other Black men, over a complaint by a flight attendant.   Group Removed Over “Body Odor” Complaint from Flight Attendant According to their account, the men were traveling aboard a …

One Killed in Ground Incident Involving KLM Embraer Aircraft

  The airline confirmed the death at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) on May 29, 2024.   Unknown Person “Ended Up in a Running Aircraft Engine” According to the airline, the incident happened involving the aircraft operating KLM Flight 1341. FlightRadar24 shows the aircraft was a KLM CityHopper Embraer ERJ-190, departing …

Hilton Introduces New Credit Card Promotions Through July 31, 2024

  The new sign-up bonuses include bonuses between 70,000 and 175,000 points, and Free Night Awards when meeting spending targets.   New Offers Apply to All Three Card Tiers In addition to the refresh for the Hilton Honors American Express cards in 2023 featuring new benefits, the two companies are …