United Airlines Holdings Inc. announced today that it is preparing to eliminate 2,850 (about 21% of the total) pilot jobs in 2020, unless the federal government approves further U.S. government aid to help airline sector cover its payroll costs amid a collapse in travel demand. Airlines, reeling from the devastating impact of the novel COVID-19 […]
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Traveling United Airlines has now a good reason, starting immediately. United Airlines is permanently eliminating change fees on all standard Economy and Premium cabin tickets for travel within the U.S., effective immediately. The carrier announced today that it is permanently getting rid of change fees on all standard Economy and Premium cabin tickets for travel […]
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American and Delta airlines have followed United in taking out change fees on domestic routes, except for economy fares. The similar move of the two airlines came a day after United made its announcement. However, American airlines took it a step further announcing the long-term end of change fees on flights to Canada, Mexico and […]
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United Airlines today announced plans to expand its global route network with new nonstop service to Africa, India and Hawaii. With these new routes, United will offer more nonstop service to India and South Africa than any other U.S. carrier and remains the largest carrier between the U.S. mainland and Hawaii. Starting this December, United […]
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MakeMyTrip, one of the leading travel tech platforms in Asia announced its foray into the United Arab Emirates with its portfolio of rich travel offerings for travellers across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Umm Al Quwain. With over two decades of experience in serving and catering to the ever-evolving traveller […]
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The Executive Council of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has met in-person and virtually for its 112th session. This was the first major in-person event involving tourism and the United Nations held since the COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. The Executive Council was able to gather 170 delegates from 24 countries, who all agreed to […]
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Manchester is home to one of the most famous football clubs in the world – Manchester United. A lot of people want to come to Manchester to see a game, but how do you get there? Where do you buy tickets? Where can you eat and drink? Ninh explains all in this guide to going […]
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The majority of Japanese tour operators reported in the U.S. Department of Commerce sponsored Japan Travel Trade Barometer (as of September 5 – October 29, 2011) that bookings for travel to the United States in the fourth quarter 2011 would continue to be lower, on average, compared to fourth quarter 2010 bookings.Only about one fifth […]
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Taiwan has joined the United States Visa Waiver Program according to a statement from Janet Napolitano, secretary of the department of homeland security. Eligible Taiwan passport holders will now be able to visit the United States without visas on trips of up to 90 days. The move comes into effect on November 1st. Like other […]
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The Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation, the official tourism organisation for Nigeria, has joined the United States Tour Operators Association as an associate member. This membership makes Nigeria the first and only west African country to be accepted into USTOA. Nigeria Tourism’s acceptance into USTOA comes as no surprise, as its goals match up aptly with […]