TRIP REPORTSJan 04, 20244 Latin American Cities You Must Visit in 2024Latin America is famous for tourism due to its attractions, including tropical rainforests, Spanish and Portuguese city architecture, and beaches. The region is especially popular with Americans; Mexico regularly ranks as the top international destination for American travelers. Other top Latin American destinations include the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, and Colombia. This guide will look into four must-visit cities in Latin America, their main attractions, and how to fly there from the U.S.Read More →
NEWSJan 04, 2024Man Dies After Climbing into Delta A220 Engine in Salt Lake CityOn New Year's Day, a man was found dead inside the engine of a Delta Air Lines A220 as the aircraft was awaiting de-icing at Salt Lake City International Airport. It is believed that Enfiger somehow breached an emergency exit door after clearing TSA at the airport. He then made his way onto the apron and climbed into the engine of a Delta aircraft. Enfiger was found unconscious in the engine 20 minutes later.
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NEWSJan 03, 2024Flying to Spain? Your Iberia Flight Could Be One of 444 Cancelled Due to Employee StrikesIberia canceled 444 flights in January due to an airport employee strike scheduled for January 5 to 8. These cancellations will affect 270 Iberia flights, 64 flights from Iberia's low-cost subsidiary, Iberia Express, and 110 flights from regional carrier Air Nostrum. The strikes coincide with Epiphany on January 6, a public holiday in Spain honoring three major events in Jesus Christ's early life. Passenger traffic is expected to face significant disruptions as Epiphany marks the end of the Christmas season in Spain. Read More →
NEWSDec 27, 2023Pro-Palestinian Protests Target Major US Airports During Holiday Travel SeasonIn a shocking event, pro-Palestinian protesters blocked off traffic into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on December 27. The protests come as American airports handle some of the busiest travel days of the year due to Christmas and New Years. Protests at airports are not an uncommon occurrence since disrupting passenger traffic is viewed by protestors as an effective way to enact change.Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 24, 2023Top 5 Last-Minute Christmas Gift Ideas for Frequent FlyersWith Christmas only days away, here are some last minute gift ideas for the frequent flyer in your life. From technology to toiletries, the ideas are plentiful. Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 20, 2023JANET: The Top-Secret Airline Transporting Government Officials to Area 51Did you know that the U.S. government flies an airline to some of the most secretive places on Earth? This airline, operating from "Just Another Non-Existent Terminal," supposedly flies to some of the most mysterious and secretive locations in the United States, including (supposedly) Area 51. This is the captivating case of JANET Airlines, the carrier that flies to nowhere. Read More →
NEWSDec 18, 2023Southwest Airlines Fined Record $140 Million Over 2022 Holiday MeltdownSouthwest Airlines became the subject of much controversy during the 2022 holiday travel season, when an operational meltdown in December 2022 canceled thousands of flights and stranded more than two million passengers across Southwest's network. On December 18, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) issued Southwest a $140 million fine in response to its cancellation of around 17,000 flights last year.Read More →
NEWSDec 13, 2023Plane Ticket Sales Were Up 240% During Some Parts of 2023 Thanks to Taylor Swift ConcertsHave you ever heard of an airline adding more flights so people can attend a concert? Believe it or not, in light of artist Taylor Swift's blockbuster "Eras" tour, certain airlines have made significant moves to accommodate a massive increase in fans traveling to see her perform.Read More →
NEWSDec 12, 2023Cabin Crew Recall "Strange Behavior" of Russian Passenger Who Snuck Onto a Los Angeles-Bound Flight Without DocumentationAnyone who flies internationally knows you must have a passport and boarding pass. However, a strange incident involving a man flying to another country without either document recently occurred. On November 4, a Russian man named Sergey Vladimirovich Ochigava took a Scandinavian Airlines flight from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Ochigava's inability to provide documents verifying his identity to the customs authorities upon arrival led to an FBI investigation that is currently underway.Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 07, 2023Top 10 Best US Airports for International Travel in 2024The U.S. has strong demand for international travel due to its large immigrant population and many of its cities' importance to the global economy. However, some airports simply offer better international connectivity than others. We will look deeper into why John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Miami International Airport (MIA), and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are the best U.S. airports for international travelers.Read More →
