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☆ Airlines are scrambling to fix the unsustainable crisis caused by too many cheap flights
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Benjamin Zhang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewIt may not feel like it, but there are a lot of cheap flights to be had this summer — and the influx of low-priced, often money-losing economy seats has airlines scrambling. "The unprofitable capacity is just not sustainable," United Airlines' chief commercial officer Andrew Nocella told investors Thursday. Low-cost airlines are bearing the brunt of the painDelta CEO Ed Bastian also questioned the long-term financial viability of the business strategy of low-cost carriers during the airline's earnings call last week. Delta CEO Ed Bastian, pictured onstage at CES in 2019, questioned the long-term viability of money-losing low-cost airlines. In addition, Alaska Airlines announced this week that it's retrofitting its Boeing 737 fleet to add 1.3 million first-class and premium economy seats annually.

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☆ I love using my Chase United Explorer card with a low annual fee. I get tons of travel perks, plus credits for DoorDash and more.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Emily Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I love using my Chase United℠ Explorer Card, which comes with a $0 intro for the first year, then $95 annual fee. Here are some of the perks I get from using my United℠ Explorer Card. The card comes with lots of added travel protectionsFor a card with a low annual fee, the United℠ Explorer Card packs a punch with travel insurance protections. When booking my travel with the United℠ Explorer Card, these perks allow me to travel with much more peace of mind. Emily HartAnother benefit I really love is that United℠ Explorer Card cardholders receive 25% back on in-flight purchases on United flights.

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☆ I'm a boomer traveling the world. I choose to swap houses with strangers instead of staying in Airbnbs.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I was raised in a military family, so I've lived in a few different places around the world. I have always had a passion for traveling, and buying this round-the-world ticket was a dream of mine. With Home Exchange, you're not — you just pay an annual membership fee. I tend to get the feeling that home-exchange people are more into traveling the world and being open to meeting other people. The couple is staying in strangers' homes around the world and making friendships along the way.

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☆ Boeing rival Airbus is set to launch its game-changing A321XLR plane this year. Here's where it's expected to fly.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

With nothing commercial to show from Boeing, which usually has its 777X and Max test jets on display, all eyes will be on European rival Airbus. AdvertisementThe XLR plane is the longest-ranged option in the A321neo family, which has outsold Boeing's 737 since 2019, when two fatal crashes grounded the plane's Max variants. According to Airbus, the XLR is uniquely equipped for long-haul flying, thanks to an extra rear center fuel tank that helps the narrowbody fly up to 5,400 miles (11 hours) nonstop. AdvertisementThe premium seating offers lie-flat beds typical to what customers find on long-haul widebody flights, and is likely to be the norm on long-haul XLRs. "Even well-established city pairs such as London-Miami or Sydney-Kuala Lumpur will benefit from the year-round sweet spot the XLR offers airlines," Airbus marketing specialist Ludek Jando said in September 2023.

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☆ Travelers say Qatar Airways has the best business class, thanks to its QSuite with sliding doors and double beds: See inside
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Skytrax has named Qatar Airways the world's best airline for business class for nearly a decade. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Qatar Airways stole Singapore Airlines' crown as the 2024 world's best airline this year. It was also named the best airline for business class for the ninth time since 2014. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ These are the best airlines in the world to fly in business class, according to travelers — see the full list
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Benjamin Zhang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Qatar Airways and its Qsuite business class cabin took top honors. Skytrax rankings are based on surveys of travelers from more than 110 countries. AdvertisementQatar Airways offers the best business-class cabin in the world, according to travelers polled by travel industry rating company Skytrax. Skytrax published its latest rankings in June as part of the 2024 World Airlines Awards, which also named Qatar Airways the best airline in the world. Business-class offerings from Asian and Middle Eastern airlines took the top six spots in the Skytrax rankings which are compiled using feedback from over 350 airlines from travelers representing over 100 countries.

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☆ I visited the first-ever Delta One Lounge, complete with a mini spa, terrace, and full restaurant. It's as bougie as I expected.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Delta Air Lines debuted its first-ever lounge just for business-class customers. The nearly 40,000-square-foot space features a wellness center, terrace, and full restaurant. AdvertisementDelta Air Lines has debuted its highly anticipated Delta One Lounge at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport. The nearly 40,000-square-foot lounge builds on the airline's famous SkyClubs with high-class perks like a wellness center, terrace, and full-service restaurant. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Luxury air travel is on the rise. Experts say you don't have to be rich to experience it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Travel experts told Business Insider they had noticed an uptick in clients opting for luxury air travel experiences, from private jets to first-class and premium-class plane tickets. Oliver Bell, cofounder of luxury travel company Oliver's Travels, said this trend could be partly attributed to "revenge travel," where people are "willing to spend more for incredible experiences" in the aftermath of the pandemic. AdvertisementBut you don't have to be flushed with cash to experience luxury air travel. "A lot of people assume that flying private is only for the rich and famous, the Elon Musk's of the world," Bell said. For example, Surf Air is an LA-based private jet company that offers unlimited private flying memberships for $295 per month or $3,540 annually.

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☆ How Delta made itself America's luxury airline — and what United wants to do about it
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +16 min

Rival United Airlines — second to Delta in net profit margins — is circling. Delta plans to open Delta One lounges in Boston and Los Angeles later this year, and is studying airports where it could open others. Like other airlines, Delta accepted billions in federal aid to weather the pandemic. Luxury air travel and the United States didn't go together for many years — and might not still, if you ask well-heeled globetrotters. And at Delta and other airlines, many of the perks for luxury flyers come through lounges.

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☆ These are the world’s best airlines according to Skytrax — including a new number one
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Sophie Kiderlin | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Singapore Airlines is no longer the best airline in the world as Qatar Airways now holds the top spot, according to air transport rating firm Skytrax. Singapore Airlines is now in second position on the ranking, Skytrax announced Monday, followed by Emirates in third place which is one spot higher than last year. A series of other awards were presented by Skytrax alongside the top airlines ranking, including regional breakdowns and awards for different types of flights. Overall winner Qatar Airways was also voted the world's best business class and the top airline in the Middle East, while second-placed Singapore Airlines topped the lists for the world's best cabin crew and best first class, as well as the best airline in Asia. Delta Air Lines topped the North America regional top ten, followed by Air Canada, United Airlines, Porter Airlines and Air Transat.

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☆ I flew over 22 hours in business class with Turkish Airlines. The food and airport lounge were unreal.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Kaila Yu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I flew 22+ hours in Turkish Airlines ' business class and stopped at its Istanbul airport lounge. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementI love flying in business class, but I don't often buy my seats outright because they can cost four figures. I like upgrading to business class by booking flights using frequent-flyer miles and credit-card points. If that's not your thing, good news: Some data suggests flying business class is slightly cheaper than it was a few years ago (even though economy airfare costs are rising).

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☆ Wells Fargo may have underestimated just how savvy millennial credit card holders can be
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewWells Fargo may have underestimated just how savvy young professionals could be with a credit card that rewards renters. A Bilt spokesperson told Business Insider that Wells Fargo does not make the numbers publicly available. In an email, a Wells Fargo spokesperson told Business Insider that co-branded credit cards are "one modest piece of the company's overall credit card business strategy, and the BILT credit card is one component of that." The Wells Fargo spokesperson said that "there has been no conversation among decision-makers to exit the BILT agreement. A Bilt spokesperson said the Journal's story is an "inaccurate representation of our strategic partnership with Wells Fargo."

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☆ Southwest is under pressure to make big changes to its planes, flights, and bag rules: Here's what they could all look like
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementSouthwest is introducing new economy seats next year, adding tablet holders and power. Southwest could charge for bags — one of its biggest free perksElliott's proposal called attention to one of Southwest's most visible perks: two free checked bags. Scott Olson/Getty ImagesThere is a way for both sides to win, according to Harteveldt: Give free checked bags to Southwest credit card holders. American, Delta, and United offer complimentary checked bags as credit card perks. The additional flights can give travelers more flexibility and give Southwest more seats to sell on a route.

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☆ Delta to launch premium economy service on NYC-LA flights in air travel upsell race
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Delta Air Lines said Monday that it will bring its premium economy service to transcontinental flights in September, its latest attempt to boost sales of higher-priced tickets to customers willing to splurge for more space and perks. Premium economy is a relatively new class of service that major airlines offer on longer, mostly international flights. Delta customers who purchase standard economy tickets will be able to pay for upgrades to premium economy on the transcontinental flights. The seats were sold as extra legroom tickets, which are a rung below premium economy. Some American Airlines ' shorter domestic flights operate a similar model, featuring lie-flat seats but not the Flagship service offered on international flights.

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☆ I'm a seasoned Amtrak rider who spent 6 hours in business class on a Canadian train for the first time. It was better than any train I've taken in the US.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Joey Hadden | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I thought it was nicer than most US trains I've been on, worth the price, and I'd gladly ride again. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIn the last three years, I've spent over 150 hours traveling 5,000 miles on trains, from 30-hour overnight rides to quick, three-hour journeys. Along the way, I've tried out a wide range of seating options, from business and first classes to shared bunks and private rooms. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ New airplane business class seat design has huge 45-inch TV screen
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The two aviation powerhouses recently joined forces to reimagine the future of airplane TV and movie-viewing, via a swanky concept called MAYA. MAYA, which stands for “Most Advanced Yet Achievable,” is an ergonomic business class seat that comes equipped with an Astrova Curve 45-inch ultra-wide, ultra-high-definition OLED display. Collins Aerospace/Panasonic AvionicsThe screen syncs up with passengers’ personal devices, offering an impressive headphone-less audio system. Collins Aerospace/Panasonic AvionicsNot only is MAYA’s curved screen three times larger than classic business class seat options, Panasonic also envisages the seat offering an Ultra-Widescreen CinemaScope (21:9) display – a screen format more commonly found in cinemas. With that in mind, Masson calls the screen the “cinematic centerpiece” of MAYA’s design, but stresses the screen’s not only designed for movies.

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Qatar Airways is 2024's "Airline of the Year," according to AirlineRatings.com. This year's list is again dominated by Middle Eastern and Asia-Pacific carriers, though Europe's Air France/KLM entered the ranking at No. The complete top 25 list of premium airlines for 2024, according to AirlineRatings.com, is as follows:1. American AirlinesIn an article announcing the ranking, AirlineRatings.com Editor-in-Chief Geoffrey Thomas said "Qatar Airways came out number one in many key areas although it was a very close scoring for the top ten." Qatar Airways also won the "Best Business Class" category for the fifth time in a row, while Singapore Airlines was named "Best First Class" and Air New Zealand for "Best Economy Class."

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☆ A family spent 3 months rebooking flights home from Bali after being incorrectly marked as a no-show by Turkish Airlines. Now, they might lose $5,000.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Monica Humphries | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Now, ticket prices have increased, and the Parfitt family is looking at flights that cost $5,000 more than initially planned. In October, the family spent $12,093 on four business-class tickets for a January flight on Turkish Airlines. With no available Turkish Airlines flights, airline staff rebooked the Parfitt family on an Emirates flight to Denpasar with a layover in Dubai the next day. Related storiesAfter 13 calls to Turkish Airlines, Parfitt said an agent finally discovered the issue: The family had been incorrectly marked as no-shows on the second leg of their original Turkish Airlines flight. Turkish Airlines' no-show policy states that a business-semi-flexible ticket isn't automatically canceled; it "may be reused for a specified fee, no refunds."

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☆ American hopes to edge out rival airlines with a brand new Boeing 787-9 cabin. See how its current and future Dreamliners compare.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

American Airlines is rolling out a new premium-heavy cabin on its future Boeing 787 aircraft. Upgrades include sliding doors in business class and more privacy in premium economy. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Among its most anticipated upgrades is a brand-new three-class cabin coming to its future Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, with improvements like sliding doors in the "Flagship Suite" business class and more privacy and storage in premium economy. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ These innovative airline cabin concepts could be the future of flying
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Welcome to the future of aviation – at least according to the 2024 Crystal Cabin Awards. Courtesy QantasCaroline Oxley, who works for the Crystal Cabin Award Association, tells CNN Travel this year’s finalists share a “more democratic approach” to improving the passenger experience. This year’s winner of the “sustainable cabin category” was Diehl Aviation for their “ECO Sidewall” – a greener take on an airplane wall. The winners of this year’s Crystal Cabin AwardsWinner Cabin Concepts: Factorydesign, Coop. Qantas Airways Ltd “The Wellbeing Zone”Winner IFEC and Digital Services: Thales Avionics “FlytEdge”Winner Sustainable Cabin: Diehl Aviation “ECO Sidewall”University winners: Tongji University, Coop.

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☆ The double-level airplane seat is back. This time, there’s a first-class version
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

He’s spent his twenties – all five years of them so far – perfecting his vision for economy class dual-level seating. At 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 meters), Núñez Vicente was used to cramped airplane journeys in which he struggled for legroom and struggled to sleep. He imagines the Chaise Longue seats in the middle of each cabin, flanked by regular seating on either side. Testing out the conceptHere's the lower level of the business-class/first-class version of the dual-level seat concept. Here's Núñez Vicente demonstrating what it's like to lie flat in the lower level seat.

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☆ I flew in JetBlue's private 'apartment' for a 6-hour flight. The extra space made business-class travel even better.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-27 | by ( Jordan Parker Erb | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I was on JetBlue's inaugural flight from New York City to Edinburgh. I spent the six-hour trip in its business class "apartment," called the "Mint Studio." The front row of business class, the Mint Studio is JetBlue's most spacious option, with prices from around $4,000. Business Insider paid a press rate of $1,300, including a return flight in the airline's "Even More Space" economy section. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ I'm 89 and a huge Taylor Swift fan. I didn't let my age stop me from flying to Paris to see her in concert.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

We were going to Paris to see Taylor on May 9, 2024. AdvertisementStrong enjoyed every moment of the Taylor Swift concert in Paris. When Jennifer asked if I wanted to see Taylor with her in Paris, it was a no-brainer. Five of us went to the concert, including Jennifer, 32, another granddaughter, Brianne Pattison, 36, and my daughter-in-law, Kay Strong, 66. I'm happy that the younger generation knows there are older people like me who love to have fun in their life.

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☆ United Airlines flight with 157 passengers got diverted to Ireland after a laptop became stuck in a business-class seat
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A United Airlines flight was 500 miles over the Atlantic Ocean when it turned around. A passenger's laptop became stuck in their business class seat, Paddle Your Own Kanoo reported. The 157 passengers had to stay overnight in Ireland because the flight crew timed out. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementA transatlantic United Airlines flight had to turn around after a business class passenger's laptop got stuck in their seat, travel news site Paddle Your Own Kanoo reported.

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