Delta Air Lines has introduced a new seat design that will make it easier for wheelchair users to travel. The first-of-its-kind kind airplane seat debuted at the annual Aircraft Interiors Expo in Germany. The new design would allow travelers who use a powered wheelchair to remain in their own wheelchairs …
Read More »Travel Advisory for Dominican Republic Issued by U.S. over Violence and Sexual Assault Concerns
In response to an uptick in violent crime and sexual assaults, the State Department has issued a travel warning for Americans planning to travel to the Dominican Republic. On Tuesday, a yellow flag-level two advisory was released urging visitors to “exercise increased caution” while traveling to the popular Caribbean destination. …
Read More »Ballerific Travel: Tulum is Getting Its Own Airport, Set to Open This December
Travelers visiting Tulum will soon be able to fly directly to the popular vacation spot. According to Mexico’s President López Obrador, Tulum’s Felipe Carrillo International Airport is 44% complete. Mexico News Daily reported that the airport will be situated approximately 27 kilometers away from the renowned beach destination. Previously, visitors …
Read More »Air New Zealand To Begin Weighing Passengers Before They Step On Their Aircrafts
Passengers looking to travel via Air New Zealand may have to start counting calories before boarding their flight. The airline has recently announced that they will begin weighing travelers before they board a flight, though it is not mandatory. The company says it wants to weigh 10,000 passengers during the …
Read More »Travel Tips For Those Long-Haul Flights This Summer
It’s travel time! Summer is approaching, so airports will be bustling with travelers found near, far, and in between. While these helpful inflight tips are for extra-long flights in mind, they’re also beneficial for any flight. Prepare ahead of time. This could mean buying your favorite snacks or downloading good …
Read More »From New York to Milan — Unique Speakeasies To Check Out Around the World
Everybody likes a little bit of exclusiveness. Something somewhere in the cut and away from the crowds. Something not everyone knows about—like a speakeasy. Although modern speakeasies today are different from the bars years ago, one thing that remains the same is their uniqueness. Speakeasies popped up during the prohibition. …
Read More »Woman Weighed On Baggage Scale In Front Of Other Passengers
A woman experienced an embarrassing moment while at an airport. A fellow traveler shared the mortifying moment a female passenger was forced to step on a baggage scale over questions about her weight. The now-deleted clip was first posted on social media in March and garnered 1.6 million views on …
Read More »When Tulum Won’t Do: Summer Travel Alternatives That May Surprise You
It’s vacation time, and many of us are planning where we want to go, which will leave some destinations overcrowded and overpriced. Many destinations are typical for summertime travel, like Tulum, Cancun, Paris, Montego Bay, and more. And while they’re popular for a reason, it’s really the same reason some …
Read More »Louisville, Kentucky Tops Airbnb List Of Top Summer Travel Destinations
Summer is quickly approaching, and if you haven’t locked in those travel plans, Airbnb has you covered with the best U.S. destinations to visit. Days ago, the short-term rental company released the top cities for Summer travel based on the platform’s search traffic. When you think of destinations for the …
Read More »Ballerific Travel: New Hotels and Resorts to Add to Your Summer 2023 Vacation List
With summer very near, traveling will be in full effect. There are some superb new hotels and resorts that have opened this year, just in time for summer vacations. According to a recent survey by U.S. Travel Association, travel spending increased significantly in September and has reached its highest mark …
Read More »Ballerific Travel: Hong Kong is Giving Away 500,000 Free Flights. Here’s How You Can Enter
Travelers may want to get in on this! Hong Kong is giving away 500,000 free flights to travelers from all over the world to visit. The campaign, “Hello Hong Kong,” was created by Hong Kong’s Tourism Board earlier this year. Travelers can try their chances of winning a ticket–which are …
Read More »TSA Introduces Facial Recognition Technology At 16 Airports To Boost Security
The Transportation Security Administration has released a pilot project that will use facial recognition technology. According to Jason Lim, identity management capabilities manager, “What we are trying to do with this is aid the officers to actually determine that you are who you say who you are.” The initiative comes …
Read More »President Biden Wants Airlines to Compensate Travelers for Cancellations and Delays
The Biden administration announces plans for new airline regulations for passengers. On Monday, the administration unveiled proposals for regulations that would mandate airlines to offer compensation and reimburse expenses to passengers left stranded due to disruptions caused by the companies. “I know how frustrated many of you are with the …
Read More »Ballerific Travel: French Luxury Tour Operator Launching All-Inclusive World “Air Cruise” Starting at $75K
So much for ships. The French luxury tour operator, Safrans du Monde, has amped up the competition with its plans to offer world “air cruises” on an Airbus A340 at the starting price of $75,000. The chartered jet will offer travelers a unique way to see the world on a …
Read More »Southwest Resumes Flights Following Tech Glitch That Halted Departures
Southwest Airlines is back in the air after short-lived technology issues halted departures. Officials reported Tuesday morning the ground stop was lifted. The carrier said in a statement that it had resumed operations after temporarily pausing flight activity “to work through data connection issues resulting from a firewall failure.” “Early …
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