This article has been reviewed by Wego’s editorial team to ensure that the content is up to date & accurate. The Consular Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a new visa policy for Qatari citizens planning to visit the Republic of Angola, Wego reports. As per the new regulations, Qatari citizens are exempted from applying for short-term tourism visas … [Read more...]

“As a company we are very bullish on the Indian opportunity.” – Santosh Kumar, Booking.com’s country manager for India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Indonesia.That’s how Kumar opened Booking’s “How India Travels” report release on Wednesday in Delhi, which cited several reasons for the optimism:  Projections show that travel spending among Indians is expected to go up from $150 billion in 2019 … [Read more...]

This article has been reviewed by Wego’s editorial team to ensure that the content is up to date & accurate. Wego reports that Kuwait Airways, the official airline of the State of Kuwait, has announced the initiation of new routes to Barcelona, Spain, effective from 30 October 30, 2023. Discover the vibrant culture and beautiful architecture of #Barcelona, the city of tourism, … [Read more...]

Skift Take United’s third-quarter results were strong, but higher-than-expected costs in several key areas will prove to be challenging in the months ahead. Kristin Majcher, Skift United Airlines executives outlined third-quarter earnings results in an October 18 conference call. Here are six of the most interesting takeaways.  1. Cost Pressures Are Weighing … [Read more...]

We began our honeymoon with a flight from Dallas to Istanbul in Turkish Airlines business class. Prior to the flight, I made a point to pop by the Capital One Lounge Dallas, which had been on my radar since its opening in 2021. This is Capital One’s inaugural flagship lounge, with several more set to open at various US airports in the near future. What’s more, the lounge seems to be leading the … [Read more...]

Skift Take Delta has revised the changes to its Skymiles loyalty program that sparked a backlash. The update still relies on money spent - but with lower thresholds. Delta has revised the changes to its Skymiles loyalty program that sparked a backlash when they were announced in September. Those changes shifted the key metric to build loyalty: The new emphasis would be … [Read more...]

American Airlines introduced strict spending requirements two years ago on its once-generous Business Extra program. Now, the airline plans to retire Business Extra as it introduces AAdvantage Business, a new loyalty program for eligible small businesses.Most airline business programs only reward the business with extra rewards, but this program will give extra rewards to both the business and the … [Read more...]

Skift Take Premier Inn says it has gained pricing power as 10% of all UK independent hotels have closed in the past few years. More remarkably, it says repeat guests made 86% of its bookings this year. It's a direct booking champ other hoteliers could learn from. Sean O'Neill Premier Inn’s owner Whitbread said on Wednesday that a shrinking supply of … [Read more...]

Delta Air Lines is softening the blow from its recent changes to the SkyMiles loyalty program and Sky Club access policies.Just over a month ago, Delta announced that it was making it significantly harder to earn Medallion status while also limiting the number of annual visits that cobranded credit card holders can make to the Sky Club.These sweeping changes touched nearly every aspect of the … [Read more...]

Skift Take Google is constantly tweaking its hotels platform and we see its latest iteration contributing directly to the democratization of the online travel industry. Pranavi Agarwal Skift Research conducted an extensive data-scraping of the Google Hotels platform to understand Google’s role in the hotel distribution landscape. We wanted to understand the … [Read more...]

You could practically hear the gasp of "Finally!" among the hotel fan circuit this month as IHG Hotels & Resorts announced this week an "extensive global brand evolution" for its namesake InterContinental brand.However, as folks dug into the plans for what it all meant, there wasn't much in the way of concrete plans of how the facelift might turn out at your favorite InterContinental.Sure, … [Read more...]

The American Express Platinum Card and the Business Platinum Card from American Express are among the most popular and powerful premium credit cards in Canada. Despite their recently increased annual fees, these two cards come with a plethora of benefits, which can easily offset the cost of holding the cards year after year. One of these benefits is the Amex Platinum International Airline Program, … [Read more...]

Alaska Airlines is offering sale fares across its network, including to Florida, for travel through mid-February.Though one-way flights start at $49, the majority of flights are available at $99.Deal basicsALASKA AIRLINESAirline: Alaska AirlinesRoutes: To and from Chicago; Fort Lauderdale; Fort Myers, Florida; Honolulu; Las Vegas; Los Angeles; New York; Portland, Oregon; San Diego; San Francisco; … [Read more...]

Skift Take Florida wants to spread tourist spending and foot traffic beyond its beaches and hotspots. It'll be tough as the American international travel boom continues to chip away at domestic tourism. Dawit Habtemariam Florida is highlighting its nature trails and trail towns in a $5 million marketing campaign. Visit Florida, the state’s tourism promotion … [Read more...]

Asia offers history, culture, and beautiful scenery. There are great opportunities for teachers in Asia. Here is our guide to picking the perfect place to stay in Asia.  Asia is a burgeoning tourist destination, welcoming millions of international travelers annually. It’s been predicted that 500 million people will choose the Asia Pacific region for their travels by 2024. With so many varied … [Read more...]

After doubling service between Miami and Orlando on Oct. 9, Brightline introduced three new passes for frequent travel across its South Florida stations in Orlando, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Aventura and Miami.The cost of the pass is divided by the total number of rides. Brightline's All-Station Share Pass is available for purchase starting at $1,199 for rides for 90 days, … [Read more...]

Air Canada eUpgrades are a benefit afforded to Aeroplan Elite Status members, which can be used to upgrade into a higher class of service on Air Canada flights. In this article, we’ll look at some optimal ways to use your eUpgrades, including arguably the most valuable way to combine them with Aeroplan points to save on Air Canada business class. If you haven’t already, be sure to first read … [Read more...]

Skift Take The companies are taking action to boost production in this era of aircraft shortages. Justin Dawes Spirit AeroSystems on Wednesday unveiled an agreement with Boeing under which the beleaguered supplier will receive immediate funding from the planemaker and revised prices for 737 and 787 production, sending its shares up 22%. Spirit, one of the industry’s … [Read more...]

For many people, the Universal brand is synonymous with horror. In the early 1900s, Universal first brought iconic characters such as Frankenstein, the Mummy, the Wolf Man and the Invisible Man to the silver screen. And today, the company is a powerhouse in the horror industry with iconic modern horror films like "M3GAN" and "Us," along with annual Halloween Horror Nights events at its U.S. and … [Read more...]

We’re now in Quarter 4 of 2023, and it’s once again time to revisit our Points Valuations, which we update on a quarterly basis. Recently, there have been some ongoing issues surrounding partner awards on Aeroplan. While there haven’t been any concrete changes to the program, the user experience continues to be affected. Air France KLM Flying Blue has been rolling out First Class partner … [Read more...]