A total of 30 narrow- and wide-body aircraft are scheduled to be delivered to Air India over the course of the next 15 months, allowing the airline to more than double its current fleet size. The airline has contracted the use of 25 Airbus A320 and A321 neos and 5 Boeing B777-200LRs on a leasing…
Amtrak Cancels All Long Distance Train Routes Effective Immediately
Amtrak announced yesterday that it will be canceling all of its long-distance train routes in the United States – with the decision to do so effective immediately. The cancellation of the long-distance routes comes following the potential for strike action by the freight and railroad unions, which would have a significant impact on the rail…
World’s Longest Flights Are Back: Could You Handle These 10 Ultra Long Routes?
Most international travelers are accustomed to spending six to ten hours on board, often overnight. For those with the ability to sleep while flying, the result is a comfortable flight with only a few hours spent trying to occupy their time. However, some long-haul flights are a different animal. It’s easy to sleep half a…
This Country Named Best Destination For Long Solo Trips
Digital nomadism may be the number one trend worldwide right now, but it’s clear some destinations are far outpacing others when it comes to adapting to this reality, simply by loosening their once-strict immigration curbs, or even launching new visas for the category. Now, the numbers are in, and this one tiny country has ticked…
U.S. State Department Is Warning Travelers About Long Wait Times For Passports
Tourists must consider that new passports processing times can take up to 11 weeks and that many countries require 6 months of passport validity Now that many Americans are resuming their international travel plans and it is expected to see a high peak during summer, the U.S State Department shared relevant information for travelers to…
Mexico Government Committed To Ending Long Wait Times At The Cancun Airport
The Mexican government has pledged its commitment to ending the long waiting times that arriving passengers have been experiencing at Cancún International Airport. Being the nation’s second busiest airport, Cancún International Airport continues to welcome tourists – with record numbers continuing to arrive into the city – famous for its stunning weather, beautiful white-sand beaches…
TSA Vaccine Mandate May Cause Long Wait Times For Travelers In The U.S.
Following the news of the U.S. opening to international travelers on November 8, the TSA is now in the spotlight to complete its vaccination mandate ahead of the busy holiday season. If the TSA does not meet its vaccination requirements by the November 22 deadline, it could lead to TSA staffing shortages which would likely…
United Airlines Fined For Long Delays On Tarmac
United Airlines has been fined by the federal government for several long tarmac delays for both domestic and international flights, whilst some of their own employees have filed a lawsuit against the airline for their strict vaccination mandate. The events have capped off what should have been a busy, exciting week for the airline following…
