Air Travel
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American Airlines Gets Approval to Use Seven-Day Virus Killer Spray
SurfaceWise2 is the latest surface coating from Allied BioScience with antiviral properties that continuously kill 99.9% of viruses on surfaces. The non-toxic coating is applied via an electrostatic spray to provide always-on protection on treated surfaces.
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Alaska Airlines Lets Some Customers Convert Wallet Funds to Miles
The airline has sent targeted email offering people the option of converting their wallet funds into Mileage Plan miles. The offers are for redeemable and elite-qualifying miles.
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Virgin Atlantic Makes Positive Changes for Flying Club Members
Virgin Atlantic has unveiled today a number of exciting changes to its Flying Club loyalty program, including another status extension and a new benefit which lets members earn tier points on reward flights.
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American Airlines to Suspend Flights to 15 U.S. Cities
These suspensions will be effective Oct. 7., which is in line with the expiration of the air service requirements associated with the Coronavirus Aid. For now, these changes are only in place for the October schedule period, which runs through Nov. 3.
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Convert Southwest Travel Funds to Rapid Rewards Points at 1.282¢
Southwest has added the ability for Rapid Rewards members to convert eligible travel funds into points. The option is already live and appears at the top of your account when you log in. The conversion rate is 1.282 cents per mile.
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American Airlines Pauses Mile Expiration Through End of Year
American Airlines paused mileage expiration in March as the coronavirus pandemic stopped virtually all air travel. Then on July 1, expiration resumed for those over the age of 22.5 years old. Now American Airlines has once again paused mile expiration.
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Alaska Airlines Gets Tough on Masks, “No Mask? No Travel”
Alaska Airlines is taking a tough stance on masks. The airline will strictly enforce its rules for masks on board and if you do not wear one, you simply cannot travel.
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Virgin Atlantic Files for Chapter 15 Bankruptcy Protection in the US
Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic airline filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in New York on Tuesday as the coronavirus pandemic is still restricting global travel.
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Newark Airport’s New Terminal One to Open in 2021
When completed, Terminal One at Newark Airport in New Jersey will have a total of 33 gates. It will be able to serve airliners as large as the Boeing 777.
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Qatar Qmiles No Longer Expire With Activity
Qatar Airways has made a positive change to its miles expiration policy. Instead of a fixed expiration date, Qmiles will now be valid for three years after the last activity on the Privilege Club members’s account.
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Global Air Travel Will Recover by 2024, IATA Predicts
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released an updated global passenger forecast showing that the recovery in traffic has been slower than had been expected
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Emirates Wants You to Fly, Will Cover COVID-19 Treatment and Even Funeral Expenses
Emirates want to give customers peace of mind when it comes to flying during the COVID-19 pandemic. The airline is offering to cover medical expenses, quarantine costs and will even cover up to $1,750 for your funeral.Â
