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☆ Japan's largest airline is canceling the $10,000 first and business class tickets it mistakenly sold for $300
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-25 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A currency conversion error caused premium seats worth thousands to be sold for as little as $300. Japanese airline All Nippon Airways will not honor the deeply discounted first and business class tickets mistakenly sold in a currency glitch last week, the airline announced Tuesday. On April 19, some travelers discovered ANA, which is Japan's largest carrier, sold premium seats at rock bottom fares, with many lucky travelers snagging $10,000 roundtrip tickets for just $300. While the airline initially told Bloomberg it would honor the price, it has since decided to cancel the bookings. "For the flights which were erroneously processed, ANA will cancel and fully refund all itineraries," the carrier told Bloomberg on Tuesday.

☆ United plane turns back 3 hours into flight after a 'disruptive' passenger sat in a crew seat and got in a shouting match with a flight attendant, report says
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-24 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A United Airlines flight from Newark to Tel Aviv turned back three hours after it took off. United Airlines told Insider that the plane turned back because of a "disruptive passenger." A spokesperson for United Airlines confirmed to Insider in an email that the flight returned to Newark due to a "disruptive passenger." Once the plane returned to Newark, passengers were disembarked and their trips were postponed. United Airlines said that a new flight was scheduled for Sunday evening so that passengers could make their way to Israel.

☆ I'm a frequent traveler and these 5 credit cards never leave my wallet
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-19 | by ( Andrew Kunesh | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +17 min

So without further ado, these are my top five credit cards as a frequent traveler. My top 5 credit cards as a frequent travelerI use credit card rewards to fund my flights and hotel stays around the world. HyattThe Chase Sapphire Reserve is another iconic travel credit card that took the credit card world by storm when it launched in 2016. Other travel credit cards I keep openI keep a handful of hotel cards open for the annual free night certificate. Read my article to why you should have more than one credit card for more information on creating a credit card stack that works for your needs.

☆ A Japanese airline accidentally sold some $10,000 business class tickets for $300 after a mistake with currency conversions
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-19 | by ( Sawdah Bhaimiya | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

One of Japan's biggest airlines accidentally underpriced some first class and business class tickets. A Japanese airline accidentally underpriced some business class tickets, with a handful of travellers securing $10,000 tickets for only $300, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. Other business class tickets with prices ranging from $8,300 to $10,400 were listed for between $300 and $550. ANA unveiled new first class and business class cabins in 2019 including "The Suite" and "The Room." In 2019, Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific briefly mistakenly sold underpriced first and business class tickets.

☆ I've flown in 4 different business class seats in the past year and each had something that set it apart. Here's how Singapore Airlines, ANA, Air New Zealand, and La Compagnie compare.
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-16 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

After seeing the future product in person, I'm looking forward to Air New Zealand's new business class. The author flying Air New Zealand in business class in September 2022 on the inaugural nonstop flight from New York to Auckland. Taylor Rains/InsiderDisclaimer: Insider paid a media rate for the Boeing 787 business class flight from New York to Auckland in September.

☆ An Air Canada passenger says he was left furious after being served in business class by a flight attendant who didn't speak French
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-15 | by ( Ryan Hogg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

An Air Canada passenger complained after a flight attendant failed to serve him in French. Air Canada told TVA Nouvelles two of its three attendants on the flight could speak French. An Air Canada passenger filed a complaint with language authorities after a flight attendant was unable to serve him in French. He asked to be served by a bilingual flight attendant so he could speak in French. Air Canada and the Quebec Office of the French Language didn't immediately respond to requests for comment from Insider, made outside normal working hours.

☆ 'I Will Teach You to be Rich' author: 3 money rules I follow to build wealth and enjoy life—and how to create your own
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-14 | by ( Kamaron Mcnair | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

"Roll them up into a few simple money rules that make it really easy to make decisions." Sethi's own money rules can give you some inspiration if you're not sure where to start. Making this one of your money rules can help you build your emergency savings and eventually get rich — or achieve another financial goal. "Some of my money rules are straightforward financial rules like save 10%, invest 20%, very straightforward," Sethi says. "One of my personal money rules is unlimited spending on health, on books and on friends' fundraisers," Sethi says.

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☆ The future of business class airline travel is here and it has a minibar
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-10 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The Crystal Cabin Awards announced a shortlist of concepts that could shape the future of consumer aviation. Crystal Cabin Awards, an international award that highlights innovative interior aircraft designs, announced its 2023 shortlist of winners on Monday. A spokesperson for Crystal Cabin Awards did not immediately respond to a request for comment. According to CNN Travel, Adient and Boeing envision lie-flat beds, extra storage for luggage, a minibar, a library, and even space for another passenger. "It's going to be a real game changer for the economy travel experience."

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☆ I flew in business class on Japan's biggest airline for 14 hours and the seat felt more like a hotel room
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-02 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

We were on the ground in Tokyo about an hour and a half later, landing at 5:30 p.m. local time the following day. Customs took about an hour and 15 minutes to clear. Immigration was insane with hundreds of people, so budget time if you have something planned once you arrive in Japan. Taylor Rains/Insider

☆ The high-speed train in Saudi Arabia that connects Mecca and Medina
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-30 | by ( Lilit Marcus | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia CNN —In the distant past, Muslim pilgrims came to the holy city of Mecca on foot. Haramain means “two sanctuaries” in Arabic, named for the holy cities of Mecca and Medina that sit on the line’s opposite ends. Business class passengers on the train can watch seat-back TVs. Even on a short journey like the one from Jeddah to KAEC, business class passengers are entitled to a full meal service. When it comes to high-speed railway, it seems as though the Haramain line is only the beginning in Saudi Arabia.

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☆ 6 reasons why you should have more than one credit card in your wallet
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-29 | by ( Andrew Kunesh | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +15 min

So, let’s run through a few of the reasons why you should have more than one credit card in your wallet. Here’s a look at my credit card stack and the earning rate for purchases I make with each card. You can make a no annual fee credit card stack, tooOf course, my credit card stack isn’t for everyone. Look through our guides to the best credit cards and best no annual fee credit cards for inspiration on building your own credit card stack. Possibly improve your credit scoreHaving multiple credit card could improve your credit if used responsibly.

☆ Airfares across Asia are sky-high this year. Here’s why
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-24 | by ( Michelle Toh | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

But passengers in Asia Pacific are currently grappling with bigger price jumps than other regions, highlighting the uneven global recovery. Economy fares to Asia from North America and Europe are set to rise 9.5% and 9.8% this year from last year, respectively, Amex GBT forecasts show. “In the markets where restrictions have been the last to lift, and hence [flight] capacity last to be restarted, the difference in fares is the highest,” said Aitken. Despite China’s reopening, outbound flight capacity “is currently only at 15% to 20% of pre-Covid levels,” according to Trip.com (TCOM) CEO Jane Sun. The restrictions have remained, and those most heavily impacted are between Asia and North America or Europe.

☆ How credit-card points travel advisor build their businesses and give advice
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-20 | by ( Kaila Yu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

What are credit card points travel awards? Travel advisors like Do offer consultations to teach clients about maximizing hotel points and airline miles earned for travel. Why hire a credit card points travel advisor? Grossman also creates consulting plans for CFOs of small businesses to maximize credit card points — this service can run into thousands of dollars. Savanti Travel works with small to medium businesses on points and miles travel redemption strategies, and uses a subscription model on a minimum retainer of about $3,000 bucks a month.

☆ I've flown business class three times — and on a private jet twice. Here's which is better.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-17 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

"If people need to fly, they will fly," VistaJet's Qi told Insider in October 2022. "No one likes to pay more money, but we live in a world where inflation is close to 10% and the most precious resource of our members is time." Courtesy of VistaJet

☆ The newest US low-cost carrier is finally launching flights — but to Nevada instead of Japan or Korea
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-09 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Northern Pacific Airways is launching its first-ever flights from Ontario, California, to Las Vegas on June 2. The carrier will use a 181-seater Boeing 757 with both economy and business class on the one-hour flights. "This announcement today represents the achievement of a major milestone for Northern Pacific Airways," he said. A screenshot of Northern Pacific Airway's booking process on its website. Northern Pacific AirwaysThe already heavily trafficked route between Southern California and Sin City was not Northern Pacific's original plan.

☆ Flight attendants say it's okay to recline your seat on a plane, but there's one thing you should never do
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-08 | by ( Hannah Towey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

But if there's anybody who can settle the age-old debate, it's flight attendants. Five out of six flight attendants interviewed by Insider all agree: you have the right to recline. "It's definitely not rude to recline your seat," flight attendant Andrew Kothlow of the blog "Two Guys on a Plane" told Insider. "In first class reclining your seat isn't so rude because there's space to recline, but reclining in the main cabin of the plane is," the flight attendant told Insider. Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesBut the passenger etiquette the flight attendants demonstrated more concern toward was their boldly bare-footed customers — and for good reason.

☆ JetBlue is going after traditional airlines serving the transatlantic market with a new route to Paris starting at $479, undercutting both Delta and American
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-08 | by ( Bianca Giacobone | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

JetBlue is launching a new New York to Paris route in June, with tickets starting at $479. Two years after launching its service to London, the airline has announced tickets starting at $479 from New York to Paris, round-trip. Fares at the of June 2023, when JetBlue will start flying to Paris, currently start at $1082 across all other airlines. When JetBlue debuted its new New York-London Heathrow flights in August 2021, fares started at $202, while they currently cost around $559 roundtrip, according to Expedia. The lower Paris fares will likely follow a similar path.

☆ Singapore Airlines flies the world's longest flight at over 18 hours. Here are the 5 things that impressed me most in business class.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-08 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

First and foremost, it was extremely clean and actually pretty big. I had plenty of space to change in and out of my pajamas, and there was enough countertop space for my toiletries when I need to freshen up. Taylor Rains/Insider

☆ Travel demand fuels a boom in Asia Pacific — in hotel rates
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-05 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | Chris Dwyer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Hotel rates are at an "all-time high," Alan Watts, Hilton's Asia-Pacific president, told "Squawk Box Asia" on Thursday. In parts of Asia Pacific, hotel rates are climbing even higher. Rates in Asia are skyrocketingThe travel boom in Asia Pacific has been "phenomenal," said Watts. Average hotel rates across Southeast Asia have gone up more than 10% since 2022, according to data from the travel booking company Traveloka. Ctrip, the leading travel booking website in China, also told CNBC that average hotel booking prices in Bangkok jumped by around 70% in late January.

☆ I flew on the world's only business class-only airline and it felt more like flying on a private jet across the Atlantic
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-05 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

It was speedy for a few reasons. First, I could get my boarding pass online without having to first go to the check-in counter to verify my passport, which is not always the case on other airlines. I was able to add my boarding pass to my Apple Wallet, and "Access N°1" was indicated above the QR code. Taylor Rains/Insider

☆ Former monk Jay Shetty says ‘most successful, productive people don’t use to-do lists’—what he does instead
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-03 | by ( Natasha Piñon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Jay Shetty, a former monk turned life coach, doesn't like to-do lists. "Most successful and productive people don't even use to-do lists," Shetty said on a recent episode of his "On Purpose" podcast. Timeboxing is when you move your to-do list into a calendar form, giving each task an allotted amount of time. That's far-cry from to-do lists, which are essentially the productivity equivalent of an infinite scroll. "Even if you ticked everything off your to-do list, there's always more to do and it feels overwhelming," Shetty said.

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☆ A flight attendant’s secrets to surviving long-haul flights
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-01 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +19 min

CNN —Any air travel can be stressful, but facing down a long-haul flight can be especially intimidating. Flight attendants on long-haul flights are provided with spaces to rest. Flight attendants need to be alert throughout the journey, so they will take it in turns to refuel via mid-flight power naps. Flight attendants will greet a returning colleague with a cup of tea or coffee. For flight attendants, Major says, that will involve working over periods in excess of 24 hours.

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