Author: Sophia Rodriguez
The world's first jet charter company where every passenger is a VIP (Very Important Person) is now taking off.BARK Air, launched by dog toy maker BARK in partnership with Jet Charter Services, is a premium airline for man's best friend that will transport dogs of all sizes and their owners “in comfort and style,” CEO Matt Meeker said in a Reuters-provided video giving a behind-the-scenes look at the new airline.”We are here to revolutionize dog flying,” the BARK Air website states.BARK Air's inaugural flight departed at 4pm ET from New York to Los Angeles and has sold out, with flights…
(Bloomberg) — Roshni Sharma is one of many American travelers who forego the traditional road trip over Memorial Day weekend, opting instead to fly.Most read articles on BloombergThe 27-year-old nurse from Alexandria, Virginia, usually drives to her parents' home in Pennsylvania on Memorial Day, but this year she and her husband plan to fly to Austin, Texas, to visit far-away friends.”Driving to Texas would take two to three days each way, and this entire trip is two to three days, so flying is quicker,” Sharma said.Choices like Sharma's are expected to reshape the market for refined petroleum products over the…
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(NEXSTAR) — Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching, and you might be heading out for a drive (or even a trip to the lake) before heading out for the long weekend. No matter where you're going (AAA predicts 38.4 million drivers will hit the road this weekend), there's a good chance you'll have to stop at a gas station, and depending on where you're traveling, you might end up paying a steep price at the gas station. The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline has fallen in most states since May 16. The national average rose 1 cent…
Every night at Turtle Island, a little circle forms on the beachfront: couples sip cocktails and discuss home life, while the resort's intimate butler-like “mama” listens. Then, as the sun goes down, something unusual happens: One by one, as they depart by seaplane from this Yasawan island off Fiji's northwestern coast, they open up. They reminisce about their memories over the five nights they've spent here – the minimum – of how touched they were by the kindness of their mamas, the smiles of the local village children, the late nights spent sitting on kava mats with the resort's maintenance…
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Memorial Day holiday is well underway, with many travelers expected by air and ground. So if you're heading to Pittsburgh International Airport today to catch a flight, here's what you can expect. Millions of people are expected to take to the skies and roads to celebrate what many consider to be the start of summer. This is expected to be the second-highest Memorial Day holiday travel forecast since AAA began tracking holiday travel in 2000. Related: Travelers prepare for long lines at Pittsburgh International Airport ahead of record-breaking Memorial Day Weekend travel They estimate that 43.8…
Traveling is packed with so much fun: tours, bus rides, tropical drinks, fancy dinners, museums, walking tours, and more. With so much to do on a trip, it can feel just as busy as real life. Many of us get carried away with the excitement of being in a new place and feel the pressure to see it all. We have a desire to experience it all because we don't know when we'll be able to go again. But sometimes checking everything off your list doesn't leave you feeling refreshed or connected. As more people want to experience the quieter…
To avoid crowds and find a parking space, airport officials recommend arriving at the airport early or reserving a parking space online. NORFOLK, Va. — As the holiday air travel season begins, many people are looking forward to getting out of town, but first they have to find a place to park at Norfolk International Airport (ORF). “Parking is always a challenge. Usually it takes me 10 minutes to find a space but luckily I was able to find one,” said Adam Carides, a traveller who was rushing to catch his flight. Meanwhile, other travellers like Omar Rogers said it…
Highways and airports are likely to be congested over the next few days as Americans head off for Memorial Day weekend holidays and then return home. AAA expects 43.8 million people to travel at least 50 miles from home between Thursday, May 23 and Monday, May 27, making the weekend the busiest summer holiday in 20 years. The Transportation Security Administration predicts that up to 3 million people could go through airport checkpoints on May 24. And this is just a taste of what's to come: U.S. airlines expect to carry a record number of passengers this summer. Industry groups…
First Episode: “The Aviation Bill”This year marks the 10th anniversary of an unforgettable aviation mystery. On March 8, 2014, Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 took off from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and 35 minutes later vanished from air traffic control radar over the Indian Ocean. An extensive search turned up only scattered wreckage and no clues about what happened to the plane. In this in-depth investigative podcast, journalist and aviation expert Jeff Wise, along with co-host Andy Tarnoff, dissect every detail of the incident. Over the course of more than 25 episodes, the duo delves into various theories and digs into satellite…