6 extravagant airplane luxuries that will blow your mind
In 1970, Hugh Hefner's Playboy jet was celebrated for its on-board disco and fur-lined circular bed. Since then, the wow factor offered in some airlines has only increased. For example, in Casey...
View ArticleEmirates just took a shot at competitors with a Jennifer Aniston commercial
Emirates is taking aim at its competitors again in a new commercial that showcases the airline's most affordable seats.Jennifer Aniston, a spokeswoman for Emirates, takes the limelight as she discovers...
View ArticleThese stunning photos of the Hindenburg Zeppelin show what luxury air travel...
Before the modern jumbo jet and its first-class suites, the biggest and grandest thing in luxury air travel was the German Zeppelin Airship.Of all the massive Zeppelins constructed, the most famous was...
View ArticleFlying is miserable, and Democrats helped make it that way
Three years ago, the Obama administration unleashed its might on behalf of beleaguered American air travelers, filing suit to block a mega-merger between American Airlines and US Airways.The Justice...
View ArticleThe most extravagant things you can get on an airplane
In 1970, Hugh Hefner's Playboy jet was celebrated for its on-board disco and fur-lined circular bed. Since then, the wow factor offered in some airlines has only increased.For example, in Casey...
View ArticleSimple etiquette rules to remember the next time you fly
Business Insider put together a list of basic etiquette rules to follow on your next flight. Keep them in mind to keep traveling a pleasant experience for everyone involved. Produced by Jacqui Frank....
View ArticleThe best airlines in the world, according to Condé Nast Traveler
Everyone loves complaining about air travel, but according to 300,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers there are a few beacons of civilization in the friendly skies.The magazine just released its annual...
View ArticleHere's what happens when you get kicked off an airplane
When it comes to airplane etiquette, there's a lot to know — including how not to get kicked off of an airplane. You may think it's common sense, but it actually happens way more often than you'd...
View ArticleWhat I carry in my wallet and how I use each card
Since I offer advice on earning frequent flyer miles, often with credit cards and sometimes other financial techniques, I think it’s only fair to take an ‘open kimono approach’ with my own...
View ArticleHow a tiny budget airline single-handedly turned Iceland into America's...
When Icelandic tech entrepreneur Skúli Mogensen founded the long-haul budget airline WOW air in 2011, its fleet included just three planes serving 12 destinations — at an unheard-of price of $99...
View ArticleHere's the difference between a nonstop and a direct flight
The INSIDER Summary:• If you want to get where you're going as fast as possible, book a nonstop flight.• Despite the name, direct flights will make a stop, but don't count as connecting flights.•...
View Article4 things airlines look for in a flight attendant
There's a lot more to being a flight attendant than serving passengers food and drinks: in fact, airlines look for very specific attributes when hiring flight attendants.We took a look at a Quora...
View ArticleWhat to do when your flight is canceled
The INSIDER Summary:• There are actions you can take to make a canceled flight less problematic• Stay calm, ask your airline to rebook you, ask about accommodations, and request an amenity kit if you...
View ArticleThe shortest international flight in the world takes just 8 minutes
When you think about flying international, the image of wide-body jets and 10 hours journeys come to mind.However, one small Austrian airline is taking international flying to a whole new level of...
View ArticleHere's why Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. ET is the perfect time to buy airline tickets
Rick Seaney, CEO and co-founder of Farecompare, explains why Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. ET is the best time to buy flight tickets. Follow BI Video: On TwitterJoin the conversation about this story »
View ArticleThese seats are the worst innovation airlines have come up with, and I spent...
As the US airline industry work to improve its product offerings while, at the same time, meeting investors' need for improved profitability, new airplane interiors have been a go-to solution....
View ArticleThe best travel websites you've never heard of
The INSIDER Summary:Airbnb is not the only option. Here are 38 websites that can help you find some under-the-radar vacation spots.Gogobot is great for "word-of-mouth" recomendations.Yapta will give...
View ArticleA travel hacker scored a $12,000 suite on Singapore Airlines for $100 —...
The INSIDER Summary:• Dan Gillaspia of the travel website UponArriving scored a $12,000 suite on Singapore Airlines for only $100.• From free-flowing Champagne to a double bed, Gillaspia takes us on a...
View ArticleThese new seats show just how much America's airlines have changed (AAL, DAL,...
Last week, Delta Air Lines unveiled its first true international premium economy cabin.Dubbed "Delta Premium" the new service will arrive in 2017 with the airline's new Airbus A350 fleet.This...
View ArticleTwo travel hackers have flown first class on 6 major airlines — here's how...
The INSIDER Summary:• Daraius Dubash and Emily Jablon write about travel hacking on Million Mile Secrets.• According to them, British Airways and Jet Airways have great service, though Lufthansa is...
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