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I flew on United again during the pandemic and found it to be a leading contender for best US airline to fly in 2021 - here"s why

United isn't blocking middle seats but is making up for it with new safety protocols and bringing back sorely missed in-flight am.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMar 6th, 2021

NTSB says United flight 328 plane flew 2,979 cycles since last inspection

See the rest of the story here. Theflyonthewall.com provides the latest financial news as it breaks. Known as a leader in market intelligence, The Fl.....»»

Category: blogSource: theflyonthewallMar 5th, 2021

I flew Southwest for the first time since it stopped blocking middle seats. The friendly service didn"t make up for inconsistent social-distancing practices.

Southwest was an early adopter of the popular seat-blocking policy but began filling planes to capacity in December. Flying on Southwest .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 24th, 2021

I flew on United Airlines" first Boeing 737 Max flight in nearly 2 years and it was just the boring flight the airline needed

United has 14 Boeing 737 Max aircraft currently flying and has plans to quickly ramp up flights in a bid to take advantage of the jet's cost savings. Flying on a United Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9. Thomas.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytFeb 13th, 2021

I went to Dance Church, a live-stream movement class where thousands of people dance alone together, and it was the most liberating hour of my life during the coronavirus social-distancing

Joey Hadden/Business Insider Dance Church Go is the virtual version of Dance Church — an open-f.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 13th, 2020

I flew the "world"s best" business class on Qatar Airways just before the COVID-19 pandemic rocked the airline industry and changed the world as we know it.

David Slotnick/Bu.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 19th, 2020

Coronavirus grounds more flights, takes toll on jobs

Widening travel curbs to contain the spread of the coronavirus prompted more flight cancellations on Monday, with new restrictions spanning India, Australia, New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 23rd, 2020

Skies clear as further coronavirus curbs ground more flights

Widening travel curbs to contain the spread of the coronavirus led to further flight cancellations on Monday, with new restrictions spanning India, Australia, New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 23rd, 2020

I flew economy from New York to Austin during the coronavirus pandemic, and it was the quietest flight I"ve ever been on. Here"s what it"s like to fly on a ghost plane during the outbreak.

Joey Hadden/Business Insider During the coronavirus pandemic, I flew from New York to Austin, Texas, and the plane was mostly empty. The pandemic has led to several f.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 21st, 2020

American to fly first scheduled cargo-only flight since 1984

During normal times, the Boeing 777-300ER is one of American Airlines' nicest jets. The plane, which is used on lucrative long-haul routes, features eight seats in first class and 52 in business class. But as Robert Isom, president of American Airlines G.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 19th, 2020

I flew back to New York after it declared a state of emergency due to the coronavirus outbreak. Here"s how I prepared for and protected myself during my flight home.

Joey Hadden/Business Insider Flying during the spread of the novel coronavirus is possible, but there are many opportun.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 11th, 2020

I flew to Nice on a private jet. This is how it compared to flying business class.

Marcin Walków / Business Insider Polska Flying in business class offers more space, better food, and o.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 9th, 2020

Korean Air flight attendant with coronavirus reportedly serviced 400-seat aircraft that flew between South Korea and US twice — here"s the list of the known routes she flew

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Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 26th, 2020

I spent a 4-hour layover at the massive Qatar Airways Flagship business class lounge in Doha, which sprawls across 2.5 acres and has a reflection pool. Here"s what it"s like.

Jimmy Im for Business Insider The business clas.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 25th, 2020

I flew in a seaplane for the first time, and I"d say it"s easily the most fun way to fly

David Slotnick/Business Insider I recently had the chance to spend five nights in the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, a unique luxury.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 16th, 2020

7 Ways to Upgrade Your Flight Without Paying Full Price

(TNS)—For me, flying in business or first class is not about the extra attentive service or the meals—which are, let’s face it, still .....»»

Category: realestateSource: rismediaFeb 4th, 2020

United Airlines cancels all flights to mainland China

United Airlines on Friday said it is cancelling all flights to and from mainland China starting Feb. 6 as the coronavirus crisis in the world’s most populous nation worsens by the hour. United said it will continue to operate one daily flight .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 31st, 2020

I flew both business class and economy on Saudi Arabia"s state-owned airline Saudia. Here"s what it was like.

Bill Bostock/Business Insider Earlier this month I got to fly business class from London to Riyadh on Saudi Arabia's government.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 25th, 2020

An influencer says he faked a broken ankle to get a free business class upgrade on a long-haul flight

YouTube/Jamie Zhu Influencer Jamie Zhu claims he was upgraded to business class for free after faking a broken ankle. He was travelling long-haul with Cathay .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 18th, 2020

Today is the 100th anniversary of Prohibition. Take a look inside the oldest winery in America, which found a loophole so it could stay open even when alcohol was banned across the US.

Melissa Wiley / Business Insider The oldest continuously operating winery in the United States is a 1.5-hour drive from Manhattan and features a sprawling wine cave.  Nam.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 16th, 2020