The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has begun construction on a project to expand the truck parking facility at JFK Airport. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on Tuesday, Aug. 5 and was attended by representatives of PANYNJ, community leaders, and elected officials including Teresa Rizzuto, general manager of JFK, Queens Borough […]

Flight Delays and Cancellations Plague United Airlines On Wednesday, FlightAware, a website that tracks flight disruptions, reported that 35% of United Airlines flights were delayed and 7% were canceled. By Thursday morning, the numbers had improved slightly, with 4% of flights delayed and 4% canceled. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) also issued an alert on […]

Discover the Connoisseur’s Collection: A Premium Tasting Experience at 20 US Airports Avolta, a leading global travel retailer and F&B operator, has recently launched the Connoisseur’s Collection in 20 US airports. This exclusive tasting program is designed to showcase a carefully curated selection of the world’s most distinguished and limited-edition spirits. Available at selected Avolta-owned […]

Alaska Airlines is set to launch its first narrowbody service to Europe in May of next year. The oneworld member will fly from its top airport, Seattle, to Keflavik using a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. While the flight will not offer seat-back TVs, passengers will be able to stream entertainment on their personal devices. […]

Regional Airport in Northeast Arkansas Moves Closer to Reality Plans for a regional airport in Northeast Arkansas are progressing as Phase II of the project has officially begun, according to officials. In recent years, there has been significant effort to assess the potential benefits and drawbacks of a regional airport in the area. During a […]

The Growing Demand for Business Travel in Africa Anita Ashiru, a production designer in Nigeria, has seen a significant increase in cross-continental business travel within Africa. As the sole production designer in the country, Ashiru frequently travels to South Africa for work, often at the beck and call of Nigerian-American singer-songwriter Davido, who frequently shoots […]

Tips for Successful Business Travel Business travel is a skill that is learned over time, rather than something that comes naturally. Those who travel frequently for work often wish they had known certain things when they first started. While some aspects may seem obvious, such as the importance of joining a points and miles program, […]

The Pittsburgh International Airport is set to open its new $1. 7 billion terminal this fall, and the excitement from Pittsburgh residents is palpable. In fact, 18,000 people have already applied for the 2,000 available test day slots, even before the official date has been announced. The chosen volunteers will have the opportunity to be […]

Singapore Airlines Apologizes for Serving Pork Dish to Muslim Passenger on 18-Hour Flight to New York Singapore Airlines (SIA) has issued an apology after a Muslim passenger was mistakenly served a dish containing pork on an 18-hour flight from Singapore to New York. The incident was reported by Mothership, a Singapore-based digital news outlet. The […]

Joby Aviation Inc.has announced its plans to acquire the helicopter ride-share business of Blade Air Mobility Inc.for a reported $125 million in either stock or cash. The move comes as Joby, a pioneer in electric aviation, looks to expand its battery-powered air taxis into an established market for its aircraft. This acquisition includes all of […]