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Volume 7, Issue 28, July 15, 2009 |
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In response to the Colgan Air crash in Buffalo earlier this year, the Federal Aviation Administration and U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood are calling for a complete overhaul of pilot training and scheduling. The new rulings will institute several changes at regional and major U.S. airlines.
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The Virgin group of airlines made several important announcements last week. Virgin Atlantic and V Australia have forged a new loyalty program agreement. The agreement allows Virgin Atlantic Flying Club members to earn points on V Australia flights and allows V Australia Velocity members to earn points on Virgin Atlantic flights.
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U.S. airlines significantly improved on-time arrivals in 2009. Transportation Department reports show that 80.5 percent of flights operated by the nation’s 19 largest airlines arrived on time in May. On-time arrivals have improved every month of 2009 except March.
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NASA is funding the development of a weather detection system aimed at aiding pilots in remote ocean regions. The system will detect turbulence and other severe weather in areas where little weather information is currently available.
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InterContinental Hotels Group is launching its newest venture — luxury apartments. InterContinental Residence Suites will open later this month in Dubai Festival City. Designed for extended-stay guests, the new property is a first for the group in the Middle East marketplace.
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British Airways finalized a launch date for its newest routing between London City (LCY) and New York (JFK). The all-business flights will start Sept. 29 and will be the first long-haul flights to operate from London City airport.
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Chicago (ORD) to New York (JFK)
tel 800 JETBLUE
I had never flown JetBlue out of O’Hare (ORD) and I was pleasantly surprised. Check-in was smooth — I was able to print my boarding pass without any hassles. In Chicago, it helps when the weather cooperates and luckily, it was a smooth take-off and landing experience. During flights, it’s typically the usual — the entertainment will cost a certain amount; the food must be paid for by credit card — but, not so with Jet Blue.
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The beachside Leela Kempinski Kovalam in Kerala is offering an Ayurvedic spa package for guests in need of some R&R. Kerala is the birthplace of Ayurveda, so there is no better spot to enjoy this offer.
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OpenSkies is offering business-class travel at special summer sale fares. The all-business airline flies non-stop between New York (JFK)/Newark (EWR) and Paris (ORY) and New York (JFK) and Amsterdam (AMS).
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Take advantage of great offers for members of American Airlines’ AAdvantage program. AAdvantage members will earn 15,000 bonus miles, plus 1,250 miles for every $10,000 financed, when closing a mortgage refinance with Lending Tree. Submit requests here by July 31 with code AA4-15.
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The Fairmont Monte Carlo is hosting a gala evening with Dr. Enric Sala and H.S.H Prince Albert of Monaco on Friday, July 17. In celebration of the event, the hotel is offering the Treasures of the Sea package this weekend only. Act now.
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Extend your summer vacation with Starwood Costa Smeralda Resorts in Sardinia. The Endless Summer package is available Sept. 13–30 at the Hotel Cala di Volpe, Hotel Pitrizza, Hotel Romazzino and the Sheraton Cervo Hotel.
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