Tagged: emirates

Emirates Airlines' Boarding Procedure Now Includes a Coronavirus Test

Though testing is not widespread in the United Arab Emirates yet, the country's flagship airline rolled out testing for passengers at its Dubai hub yesterday. Before boarding a flight…

Emirates Airline's Decision to Cancel Flights to the United States Because of Administration Policies Will Reduce Income and Jobs Here

Too little attention is paid by our media to the impact of incoming tourism upon jobs in the United States. When foreigners visit our country, their very presence creates income and…

Emirates Cuts Flights to U.S., Citing Drop in Demand

The Dubai-based Emirates airline is reducing the number of flights it offers to the United States.As a reason for the change, the carrier cited a drop in demand among consumers…

Trump Hotel Deal Off in Dallas, World's Safest Country Named, and Emirates Cuts Flights to U.S.: Today's Travel Briefing

APRIL 20, 2017 — Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's hotels, airlines, and tourism bureaus.PLAN TO BUILD TRUMP HOTEL IN DALLAS FALLS THROUGH (Associated…

Passenger Suing Airline Over "Spillover" from Overweight Seatmate

A passenger is suing Emirates because he says a nine-hour flight operated by the airline was ruined by the "spillover" of an overweight person seated next to him.The guy doing…

The World's Largest Hotel Chain, a Lawsuit Over Airplane-Seat "Spillover," and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning! Here's the latest from the world's airplanes, hotels, and tourism destinations.* MARRIOTT FINALIZES PURCHASE OF STARWOOD, CREATING WORLD'S BIGGEST HOTEL CHAIN (Associated…

Video: Passenger on Emirates Gets Free Upgrade to $21,000 Seat in First Class

When YouTube vlogger Casey Neistat was recently upgraded for free to first class on an Emirates Airlines flight from Dubai to New York City, he did what YouTube vloggers do and…

Miami Zika Update, Concorde Auction, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning! Here are the latest happenings from the world's cities and airplanes.* GOVERNMENT SOFTENS MIAMI ZIKA WARNING (Associated Press). Crediting the effectiveness of aerial…

Flying One of the World's Longest Flights—in Economy

Clocking in at 15 hours long (actually 14 hours and 52 minutes), the trip from Los Angeles to Dubai ranks as one of the longest flights in the world, with only a handful of flights…

The Sky Isn't Falling But Airfares Are: Air Pricing Sees the Biggest One-Month Drop in 20 Years

For months, the second most popular travel question that's been lobbed my way (after "is X, Y or Z safe?") has been: "Why, with the cost of gas so low, haven't airfares…

To La Dolce Vita! Airfares from the US to Italy Just $438 in April and May

Thanks to the Points Guy for spotting this excellent bargain. It seems that, on a number of dates this spring, airfares from New York's JFK to Milan are being prices at as little…

8 Ways to Get Historical in San Diego

Southern California is known more for its trendsetting modernity than for its rich history. But well-planned travel can reveal the wealth of events that have taken place in the…