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☆ The longest flight from China will take you to Mexico City
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Kathleen Magramo | Hassan Tayir | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —China Southern Airlines is launching its first-ever direct passenger flight from the megacity of Shenzhen to Mexico City, which will set the record as the longest nonstop regular commercial flight to originate in China. The inaugural flight will depart from the Chinese southern metropolis of Shenzhen on May 11, making a 16-hour nonstop journey to Mexico City, according to information available from China Southern Airlines. The upcoming route overtakes China Southern Airlines’ Guangzhou to New York flight, which covers a distance of 12,871 kilometers, as the furthest nonstop commercial flight to depart from a Chinese airport. China Southern Airline’s newest route would knock out Singapore Airlines’ Singapore to Los Angeles flight to take 8th place on the list of the world’s longest flights compiled by aviation analytics database OAG. China Southern Airlines was the first-ever Chinese carrier to operate flights to Mexico, launching the Guangzhou-Vancouver-Mexico City route in April 2017, according to reports from Chinese state media agency Xinhua at the time.

Organizations: CNN, China Southern Airlines, Mexico City, Airbus, SZ News, Singapore Airlines, China Southern, Singapore Airlines ’, Airlines, Xinhua Locations: Shenzhen, Mexico, China, Mexico City, Tijuana, Guangzhou, New York, Singapore, Singapore Airlines ’ Singapore, Los Angeles, United States, Europe, Vancouver

☆ Singapore Airlines was ordered to pay a couple compensation for 'mental agony' after they complained their business-class seats didn't automatically recline
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Singapore Airlines was ordered to compensate a couple for their malfunctioning business-class seats. AdvertisementSingapore Airlines has been ordered to compensate a couple who said their business-class seats malfunctioned, according to local media reports. They paid 66,750 rupees (about $800) for each business-class seat, India Today, India's most widely read weekly magazine, reported. On Friday, April 26, local outlets reported that a consumer-disputes commission in Hyderabad ordered Singapore Airlines to compensate the Guptas. Singapore Airlines is one of the world's few five-star airlines, according to the Skytrax ranking.

Persons: Ravi, Anjali Gupta, —, Ravi Gupta Organizations: Singapore Airlines, Service, India Today, Business Insider, Qatar Airways, Emirates Locations: India, Singapore, Hyderabad, Deccan Chronicle, British, Indian, Telangana

☆ Airlines That Offer 'Stopover' Programs, Some With Free Hotels
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-21 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Airlines capitalize on this trend with "stopover" programs, some even offering free hotels and food. Airlines have jumped on this growing trend with built-in "stopover" programs, which can come with free or discounted hotels, excursions, transportation, and food at the layover destination. Essentially, you can't intentionally book a longer layover to quality for the free stopover hotel. Massimo Insabato/Archivio Massimo Insabato/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty ImagesSingapore Airlines' stopover program is available via the multi-city tool, similar to other carriers, where travelers can add hotels, transfers, and activities. Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesTurkish Airlines' stopover program gives economy travelers a one-night free hotel stay and business flyers a two-night free stay if the period between their connecting flights in Istanbul exceeds 20 hours.

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Introduction to Business Credit Cards for Bad CreditA business credit card can be incredibly convenient for managing your business's financial transactions. Best Business Credit Cards for Bad CreditCapital One Spark 1% Classic† : Best overallBest overall Ramp Visa Corporate Card: Best for business toolsBest for business tools Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards Secured Business Credit Card : Best for building business creditBest for building business credit FNBO Business Edition® Secured Mastercard® Credit Card : Best for earning deposit interestBest for earning deposit interest Brex Card: Best for no personal guaranteeBad Credit Business Credit Card ReviewsIf you're considering a business credit card for bad credit, here's what you should know about the business cards that made our list. Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards Secured Business Credit CardBuilding your business credit is just as important as building your personal credit. Business Credit Cards for Bad Credit Frequently Asked QuestionsSearching for a small business credit card that addresses the needs of your business operations can be daunting. Why You Should Trust Us: How We Chose the Best Business Credit Cards for Bad CreditBusiness Insider's credit card team evaluated several factors to determine our list of best small business credit cards for bad credit.

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☆ Global airlines are governed by strict 'freedoms of the air' dating back 80 years. They've created some funky routes.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Global airlines are governed by nine "freedoms of the air," drafted 80 years ago in 1944. The fifth freedom can give airlines a competitive edge and help capitalize on demand. "Five Freedom Agreements"Qantas flies a Boeing 787 on its fifth freedom route between Sydney and New York. Seventh FreedomThe seventh freedom is similar to the fifth freedom but takes out the limitation of where the route must start or end. Ninth FreedomAdvertisementThis cabotage freedom allows an airline of one nation to fly between two points in a separate single country.

Persons: —, Vytautas Kielaitis, Taylor Rains, Toshi, Nicolas Economou Organizations: Service, International Civil Aviation Organization, United Nations, Chicago Convention, ICAO, Chicago, European Union, Singapore Airlines, Airbus, Qantas, Google Flights, United Airlines, FAA, Emirates, Latam Airlines, Atlantic . Emirates, luxe, Forbes, Air Senegal, Boeing, Ryanair, Getty, Nice Locations: New York, Singapore, Frankfurt, Germany, Emirates, JFK, Milan, Newark, Athens, Dubai, Australian, Sydney, Auckland , New Zealand, Cebu, Philippines, Tokyo, —, Mexico City, Barcelona, Santiago, Chile, Auckland, Amsterdam, Buenos Aires, Los Angeles, Australia, Dakar, Baltimore, Ireland, Rome, Vilnius, Lithuania, Paris

☆ India's Vistara cuts flights as pilots' protest over salary revision leads to cancelations, delays
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Charmaine Jacob | In Charmainemariajacob | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Tata Group currently owns a 51% stake in Vistara, and the remaining 49% is owned by Singapore Airlines. India's Vistara airline has cut flights following cancelations and delays all week as pilots have been on a strike of sorts over salary revisions. Tata Group, which owns a 51% stake in Vistara — the remaining 49% is owned by Singapore Airlines — announced its merger with Air India. Pilots used to "get the same amount of money" whether they flew for 10 or 70 hours earlier — even though the minimum was 70 — he said. The new structure will cut the salary from about $7,400 (for 70 hours but not always enforced) to $5,200 for a strict 40 hours, he said.

Organizations: Tata Group, Singapore Airlines, Air India, Singapore Airlines —, CNBC, Pilots, Tata Locations: Vistara, Air India, India

☆ Singapore is adding luxury upgrades to its premium economy cabin as it strives to maintain its world-best title
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-19 | by ( Ana Altchek | Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Singapore Airlines is offering a luxurious new in-flight experience for its premium economy class. It's the first revamp since the premium economy cabin was introduced in 2015. If you book a seat in its premium economy class, you can cheers with a glass of Charles de Cazanove Brut Tradition NV Champagne after take-off — and finish off a three-course meal with a chocolate Feuilletine cake. Singapore Airlines announced its new premium economy class in-flight experience last week. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: —, Charles de Cazanove Organizations: Singapore Airlines, Service, Business

☆ The pilot seat could have caused a Boeing 787 to suddenly drop midair. It wouldn't be the first time a similarly bizarre event happened to a widebody aircraft.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

A Latam Airlines Boeing 787 dropped midair Monday, injuring at least 50 people. If true, that would be reminiscent of when a military Airbus A330 suddenly nose-dived in 2014. A pilot-seat mishap sent a military Airbus A330 plummetingTen years ago, on February 9, 2014, a Royal Air Force Airbus A330 plummeted 4,400 feet in about 30 seconds. The Boeing 787 system involved has a fly-by-wire system, but instead of a side-stick, the planemaker has installed the traditional yoke. A Singapore Airlines Boeing 787 flight simulator shows the fly-by-wire system uses a yoke instead of the Airbus' side-stick.

Persons: —, Paul Crouch, RAF Brize, armrest, Taylor Rains Organizations: Latam Airlines Boeing, Airbus, Service, CNN, Street, Royal Air Force Airbus, British military's Voyager, RAF, RAF Brize Norton, UK's Military Aviation Authority, Military Aviation, Boeing, Singapore Airlines Boeing Locations: Sydney, Auckland , New Zealand, Kabul, Bastion, Afghanistan

Bilt, the company that awards points when you pay rent, adds Alaska Airlines as a transfer partner. However, Bilt will lose American Airlines as a points transfer partner in June 2024. Noteworthy Alaska Airlines partners include oneworld alliance partners American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Qantas, and Qatar. In addition to Alaska Airlines, Bilt partners with American Airlines, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Avianca, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Air France-KLM, Hawaiian AIrlines, Iberia, IHG, Marriott, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines and Hyatt. Bilt and American Airlines will part ways in June, three years after their partnership initially began.

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☆ Supersonic Concorde airplane floats down New York’s Hudson River
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Jeff Winter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Concorde, the world’s fastest commercial aircraft, has been making a rare journey – floating down New York’s Hudson River. The British Airways Concorde, one of only 20 of the supersonic aircraft to ever fly, has been en route back to NYC’s Intrepid Museum after being sanded and recoated during several months of restoration. The last ever flight by a Concorde was made on November 26, 2003. That aircraft, known as Delta Foxtrot, is now housed in Aerospace Bristol, an aviation museum in the west of England. Tours of Intrepid’s Concorde will resume on April 4, the museum says.

Persons: CNN’s Barry Neild Organizations: CNN, Concorde, British Airways Concorde, NYC’s Intrepid Museum, Intrepid, British Airways, Singapore Airlines, Intrepid’s Concorde Locations: Hudson, Jersey City , New Jersey, New York, London, Concordes, Paris, Aerospace Bristol, England

FoundersCard is an exclusive membership for startup founders, CEOs, entrepreneurs, and innovators. FoundersCard members can gain access to private, exclusive networking events. Benefits of FoundersCard MembershipFoundersCard offers a wide range of benefits that can be loosely broken into three categories: savings and discounts, VIP treatment and perks, and exclusive events. British Airways offers FoundersCard members up to 10% off most round-trip fares between the US or Canada and the UK. FoundersCard is a private membership club offering access to exclusive benefits and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs and business professionals.

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☆ 'Do I regret it? No’: AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes discusses viral topless LinkedIn post
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Jenni Reid | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Tony Fernandes, chief executive officer of Capital A Bhd., during the Milken Institute Asia Summit in Singapore, on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. AirAsia founder and CEO Tony Fernandes says he does not regret the viral LinkedIn post that showed him receiving a massage during a meeting — and that transparency is worth potential controversy. The Malaysian businessman is known for an unfiltered approach to posting on social media. It has a disadvantage, that people will misrepresent and misunderstand Tony Fernandes the persona," he said. But by far the strongest reaction to a social media post by Fernandes came in October, when the businessman shared a photograph of himself shirtless in the office.

Persons: Tony Fernandes, Fernandes Organizations: Milken Institute Asia Summit, AirAsia, CNBC, Singapore Airlines Locations: Singapore, Malaysian, Indonesia

☆ I live in the Philippines but was committed to seeing Taylor Swift in Singapore. I'm spending $1,600 and making a whole trip out of it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Marielle Descalsota | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Eunice Mecija, a Taylor Swift fan from the Philippines, shared how she budgeted for the Eras Tour in Singapore. AdvertisementThis as-told-to story is based on a conversation with Eunice Mecija, a 24-year-old graphic artist and Taylor Swift fan from the Philippines. I've been a Taylor Swift fan for as long as I can remember. I decided to book a flight from Manila to Kuala Lumpur with AirAsia instead for 14,000 Philippine pesos, or around $250. Mecija has been a fan of Taylor Swift since she was in elementary school.

Persons: Eunice Mecija, Taylor, splurging, —, Taylor Swift, It's, I've, Taylor Swift's, Nicky Loh, I'm, Mecija Organizations: Service, Getty, United Overseas Bank, Singapore ., Singapore Airlines, AirAsia Locations: Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Manila, Southeast Asia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian, Stockholm, Swedish

☆ I took one of the world's longest flights with 2 toddlers. Here's what got me through it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-02 | by ( Lauren Quinn | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

At one time, it was the world's third-longest flight, and we'd be doing it with a 3-year-old and a 1-year-old with a lap ticket. I did so because Singapore Airlines consistently ranks among the world's best airlines. While she actually loved Singapore Airlines' offerings, I'm glad we brought the headphones — we used them to secure the adult-sized airline-provided earpods, which otherwise slipped off. Snacks, snacks, all the snacksI'm generally of the belief that you cannot overpack toddler snacks. AdvertisementMany long-haul flights offer a snack cart, and Singapore Airlines' was particularly robust.

Persons: —, we'd, he'd Organizations: Service, Business, LA, Singapore Airlines Locations: Cambodia, Los Angeles, Singapore, Australian

☆ Project Sunrise: Aircraft delays push back launch date for Qantas’ record-breaking flights
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Karla Cripps | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Travelers who were hoping to experience Qantas’ long-awaited, record-breaking ‘Project Sunrise’ flights next year will have to be a bit more patient. Project Sunrise: Australian airline Qantas is gearing up to launch its ultra long-haul "Project Sunrise" flights between Australia and New York City and London. Qantas Business Suites: For the first time, Qantas will add a sliding door to its business class seats for added privacy. The layout includes six first class seats in a 1-1-1 configuration, 52 business class seats in 1-2-1, 40 premium economy seats in 2-4-2 and 140 economy seats in 3-3-3. Business class suites will be 42 inches wide with 25-inch-wide chairs that can be reclined into a two-meter bed.

Persons: ” Christian Scherer, – Organizations: CNN — Travelers, Qantas, Airbus, Sydney, Reuters, CNN, Sunrise, Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Boeing, Australian, Qantas Qantas, Singapore Airlines ’, JFK Locations: Australia, New York, London, Singapore, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Sri Lanka, New York City, Singapore Airlines ’ Singapore, JFK

☆ 5 airlines worth splurging on for the best first-class experience
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-19 | by ( Jamie Killin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Jaclyn Sienna India travels often to scout airlines and locations for her luxury travel company. Air France, Emirates, and Qatar Airways are among the airlines that give her the best experience. Courtesy of Jaclyn Sienna IndiaAfter working there for five years, I wanted to bring that level of service to travel. EQRoy/ ShutterstockAir France’s first-class cabin, La Première, only has four seats per flight, and it feels like you're flying private. Like many of my other favorites, Singapore Airlines planes have room for double suites for couples and private suites with sliding doors.

Persons: Jaclyn Sienna India, —, Sienna Charles, I’ve, Le, I’m, we’ve, you’re, Jordan Tan, Shutterstock, There’s, Shutterstock I’ve Organizations: Air, Qatar Airways, Service, Air France Air France, France’s, Air France, . Emirates Emirates, Emirates, Singapore Airlines Singapore Airlines, Singapore Airlines, I’m, Etihad Airways Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways Qatar Airways, Shutterstock Qatar Airways Locations: Air France, Emirates, Beverly Hills, Philadelphia, Europe, Paris, New York, Milan, Dubai, India, Asia, Etihad’s

☆ A former flight attendant who said he slipped on a plane is suing Singapore Airlines for $1.3 million
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A former flight attendant is suing Singapore Airlines, citing an injury from unsafe work conditions. Durairaj Santiran said he slipped on a grease patch on a flight, and is now suing for $1.3 million. Singapore Airlines, however, said no such grease patch existed and disputed his claims. AdvertisementA former flight attendant for Singapore Airlines is suing the carrier for $1.3 million, saying it failed to provide a safe working environment that led to a career-ending injury. Durairaj worked as a flight attendant for Singapore Airlines from April 2016 to April 2021, according to the paper.

Persons: Durairaj Santiran, —, Durairaj, Ramasamy Chettiar, Kasturibai Manickam, Durairaj's Organizations: Singapore Airlines, Service, The Straits Times, Airbus, CNA, Durairaj's, Straits Times Locations: Singapore's, San Francisco, Singapore

☆ A startup airline that wants to fly Airbus A380 planes between New York and London said it bought its first superjumbo
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

British startup carrier Global Airlines said on Friday that it had fully acquired an Airbus A380 jet previously owned by China Southern Airlines. MSN 120, however, is not the same plane that Global said it acquired back in May 2023. Following the purchase of MSN 120, Global expects to acquire three more A380s and hopefully launch commercial flights "later this year," it said. "The renaissance of the A380 is really the focus of Global Airlines," HiFly CCO Richard Stephenson said in a December video posted by Global. Simple Flying reported Global would refurbish MSN 120 but keep its China Southern seats.

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☆ Your next plane ride could be powered by used cooking oil. Here's how a refinery in Singapore is already helping to make it happen.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( Sponsor Post | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Sustainable aviation fuel is an alternative to fossil-based jet fuel made from refining used cooking oil and waste animal fats. Further expansion efforts happening at Neste's renewable refinery in The Netherlands are anticipated to boost capacity to a whopping 2.2 million tons by 2026. The results indicated the company's readiness to incorporate renewable fuel into its fuel mix. The Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines (AAPA), comprising 14 member airlines, including Singapore Airlines, pledged to use up to 5% SAF by 2030. In 2024, Singapore plans to launch the Singapore Sustainable Hub Blueprint, aiming to bolster the market for SAF.

Persons: Kris LeBoutillier, he's, Sami Jauhiainen, Jauhiainen, Neste Organizations: SAF, Virgin, Neste, Aviation, Renewable Aviation, Research, ASTM, Jauhiainen, Innovation, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, Air France, KLM, All Nippon Airways, The Association of Asia, Pacific Airlines, Insider Studios, Singapore Economic Development Board Locations: Finland, Singapore, Asia, London, New York City, Emirates, Tuas, Buffalo, Netherlands, Changi, Neste

Find the Chase Sapphire Lounge post-security in JFK's Terminal 4, open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Read our Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card review and other best credit cards for airport lounge access. Access the Chase Sapphire Lounge JFKLocation and hoursThe Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways is located in Terminal 4, post-security on the mezzanine level above Gate A2. Chase also operates Sapphire Lounges in Hong Kong, Boston and New York's LaGuardia, as well as a scaled-down Chase Sapphire Terrace in Austin. Our Chase Sapphire Lounge guide reviews these locations, lists future planned locations, and tells you how to get into each lounge for free.

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☆ ‘You are barrelling about the skies at 500 miles an hour.’ Why flight attendants want you to stop ignoring them
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-21 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +15 min

They were unanimous in their praise for the JAL crew and how they’d seemingly expertly executed their training. He praises the JAL crew for their apparent quick thinking under pressure on January 2. Wirestock/iStockphoto/Getty ImagesFor Japan Airlines, the message that cabin crew are safety experts is delivered via the airline’s inflight safety video. According to Urano, there was some discussion about developing a Japan Airlines safety video starring Doraemon, the Japanese manga cat. Henderson says that as cabin crew, he couldn’t be more familiar with airline safety briefings.

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☆ Here's how Singapore Airlines airlifted a giant panda cub and sent it on its journey home to China
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Singapore's first giant panda cub, Le Le, traveled to China on Tuesday. AdvertisementSingapore Airlines was given a monumental task in January: They were put in charge of sending Le Le, a 2.5-year-old giant panda cub, to China. Born in August 2021, Le Le was Singapore's first giant panda cub. Le Le, however, has to be separated from his parents. The giant panda cub was also served a special in-flight meal during his journey — bamboo, bamboo shoots, fruit, pellets, and water.

Persons: Le Le, Le, —, Kai Kai, Jia Jia, Gajandran Sokayan, Riding, Le didn't Organizations: Singapore Airlines, Service, Mandai, Boeing, Cargo, SIA, China Conservation and Research Center Locations: China, Singapore

☆ 10 best ways to use Chase points for travel
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Jennifer Yellin | Andrew Kunesh | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +23 min

The Chase Sapphire Reserve and Chase Sapphire Preferred cards are currently offering 75,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 in the first three months of account opening. These cards earn Chase Ultimate Rewards® points which are some of the most valuable and flexible travel rewards points out there. But before you apply, let’s take a look at some of the best ways to redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards points for travel. Best ways to redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards pointsYou can book KLM business class by transferring Chase points to Air France-KLM Flying Blue. Use the Chase Travel portal to book any flightBook flights on any airline with the Chase Travel portal.

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☆ Singapore Airlines posts record half-year profit as air travel demand soars
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

A Singapore Airlines plane is seen among the planes in the static display at the Singapore Airshow in Singapore, February 16, 2022. "The robust demand for air travel continued into the Northern Summer travel season, led by the rebound in passenger traffic to North Asia with the full reopening of China, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, and Taiwan," the airline said in a statement. Singapore Airlines and its budget arm, Scoot, carried around 17.4 million passengers during the half-year, an increase of 52.3% year-on-year. The firm also intends to redeem 50% of the zero-coupon mandatory convertible bonds (MCBs) that it issued in June 2021 to support its balance sheet amid an almost total shutdown of air travel during the pandemic. ($1 = 1.3543 Singapore dollars)Reporting by Rishav Chatterjee and Nausheen Thusoo in Bengaluru; Editing by Janane VenkatramanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Caroline Chia, Rishav Chatterjee, Nausheen, Janane Organizations: Singapore Airlines, Singapore, REUTERS, Companies, India, Air India, India's Tata Group, Thomson Locations: Singapore, Asia, North Asia, China , Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Taiwan, Bengaluru

☆ The majority of the world's most family-friendly airlines are in one continent
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Chelsea Ong | Harriet Akinyi | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Japan Airlines is the most family-friendly airline, according to a new ranking. Airlines from Asia dominated a new family-friendly airlines list compiled by travel website The Family Vacation Guide. The ranking was based on eight factors — including seat comfort, free seat selection and pre-boarding for families — for a total of 18 possible points. Yet lap fees are common: all airlines charged them but for Hawaiian Airlines and Lufthansa. Asia — big on familyPraowpan Tansitpong, an assistant professor at Nida Business School, attributed the dominance of Asian airlines on the family-friendly list to a difference in business priorities.

Persons: Tansitpong Organizations: Japan Airlines, Airlines, China's Hainan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Qantas, China Southern Airlines, Lufthansa, Hawaiian Airlines, Nida Business School Locations: Japan, Asia, Western

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