Four people were shot dead and 23 injured in violent clashes over the price of air tickets in the South Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia, officials say. Saturday’s violence on the island of Mare came during protests over fare increases that have prompted locals to blockade airports in recent days. “Mare has lived a nightmare […]
Etihad, World’s Leading Airline Award for the second year!
Image via Wikipedia Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has been awarded the prestigious title of “World’s Leading Airline” for a second consecutive year at the World Travel Awards (WTA). The top airline WTA, the ultimate recognition in the travel industry, was presented to Peter Baumgartner, Etihad’s Chief Commercial Officer, at […]
It’s Time to Buy Holiday Season Plane Tickets
Image by Mastery of Maps via Flickr It’s Time to Buy Holiday Season Plane Tickets Holiday season may seem like weeks away, but if you’re planning to get our of town, now is the time to buy those tickets. Paying for holiday travel this year may not put many travelers in a holiday mood. Several […]
British Airways: So sorry about that, we’re not actually going to crash
Image via Wikipedia The Sun , an English tabloid, has a ripping story about the British Airways pilot who hit the wrong button. We don’t know what button he meant to hit. But the one he did punch triggered a recorded message that advised passengers: “This is an emergency announcement. We may shortly need to make an emergency […]
Kulula the low-cost South-African Airline
WHAT A PITY KULULA DOESN’T FLY INTERNATIONALLY – WE SHOULD SUPPORT THEM IF ONLY FOR THEIR HUMOUR – SO TYPICALLY SOUTH AFRICAN. Kulula airline attendants make an effort to make the in-flight “safety lecture” and announcements a bit more entertaining. Here are some real examples that have been heard or reported: On a Kulula […]
2010 will be better for the Hawaii Travel Industry
2009 ended with a positive indication for 2010 in Hawaiis Travel Industry. H1N1 epidemic and the global recession created a problen of course, but the Hawaii Tourism Authority nnounced in a statement that it is “encouraged that the year-end visitor data for 2009 was in line with their projections. 2009 overall arrivals and spending were as […]
Hawaiian Airlines offers $288 from the West Coast to Oahu and Maui
Image via Wikipedia Hawaiian Airlines is offering round-trip airfares betrween $288 -$318 from the 10 Mainland cities it serves to Hawaii.Tickets must be purchased by Wednesday, Dec. 16, for travel between Jan. 5 and June 10. And of course springbreak date March 12 through April 5 ar blocked out.Fees and taxes will be added and […]