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The diplomatic dispute between Qatar and nearby Middle Eastern countries (as well a U.S.-imposed ban on carry-on electronics) has not stopped Qatar Airways from being crowned the world’s best airline — a title it received at this year’s Skytrax World Airline Awards during the Paris Air Show. Even more impressive, this isn’t the first time…
Airlines have seen quite a lot of changes in last few months, from travel bans to new protocols stating that devices larger than a smartphone may not be permitted in the cabin of particular planes. But this shake-up is not only associated with politics. In fact, there are plenty of interesting inventions that airlines are…
By now, you’ve probably seen the disturbing video of David Dao, a 69-year-old doctor, being dragged off the United Airlines flight. You’ve probably also stumbled across scores of stories about what your rights are as an airline passenger if you are denied boarding on an overbooked flight — as well as updates on Dao’s plans…
Travelers can always count on experiencing the same familiar features during a flight, regardless of the airline and class status they choose. There’s the pre-flight safety demonstration, the mid-flight peanuts-and-cocktail combo, and the routine announcement to turn your phone onto airplane mode. But when you’re strapped to seat at 35,000 feet for a few hours,…
This is not a drill. We repeat this is not a drill. Hopping on the bandwagon of other budget airlines like Norwegian and WOW, Far-Out Air is also offering $69 flights — only this voyage takes you a little farther than Europe. For the price of dinner and a movie in New York City, intrepid…
Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul. Courtesy of Flickr/Doug Sun Beams Long layovers tend to involve over-priced, over-processed airport restaurants and poor decisions made in terminal gift shops. But not all cities are so dire: More than a few airports offer tours of their cities — and for free. These seven airports welcome transient passengers with…
Courtesy of Flickr/Bill Abbott When you purchase an airplane ticket, you’re agreeing to a lot of fine print—most of which you probably have never read. One important thing to note is that when you’re aboard, the crew essentially has ultimate authority, and they’re able to make the call about kicking you off the plane. Sometimes…
Courtesy of ERIC SALARD/Flickr Norwegian promised, and it delivered. Today it launched its highly anticipated $65 flights to Europe, which will begin this summer, after the airline gets its first delivery of narrow-body Boeing 737-MAX aircraft. Now, if you think it might be too good to be true, you’re sort of right. There are lots…
Courtesy of Flickr/sigmama Many travelers know the drill when it comes to packing your carry-on bag for a flight. Make sure your bag fits the size and weight requirements. Check to see if you’re allowed to bring a personal item in addition to a full-sized carry-on. No liquids greater than 3.4 ounces, no firearms, no…
Courtesy of Qatar Airways If you feel incredibly restless on planes, perhaps this route is not for you. Qatar Airways just completed its first nonstop Doha, Qatar, to Auckland, New Zealand, flight, which lasted nearly 17 hours, covering 9,032 miles and crossing 10 time zones. The daily voyage—which is the longest in the world when…