The New York Times – Travel:
There was a moment at the height of the pandemic when rewards programs were lowering the velvet rope for more than the privileged few. But it’s time to prepare for the ‘great reset’ in elite status.
Category: Airlines and Airplanes
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Domestic Fliers Will Need Real ID Compliant Identification in 2023
The New York Times – Travel:
For years, the government has warned travelers they will need security-enhanced identification to board domestic flights, and for years the requirement has been delayed. Now they mean it.
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Alaska Airlines Gives Boeing a Big Order With an Eye to Expansion
The New York Times – Travel:
The carrier’s decision signals confidence in the 737 Max and in the demand for air travel.
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The Strange Comfort of Jet Lag
The New York Times – Travel:
There’s serenity in the post-travel daze.
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Airlines Cash In as Flexible Work Changes Travel Patterns
The New York Times – Travel:
Untethered from desks, passengers are flying more often and in different ways. Carriers expect the new habits to endure, despite economic uncertainty.
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Goodbye Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Hello, Luxury Bus?
The New York Times – Travel:
Start-up travel companies are hoping more Americans will embrace the concept of sleeper and luxury coaches. Just don’t call them buses.
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When Is the Best Time to Book Holiday Travel?
The New York Times – Travel:
Avoid New York City, Orlando and Las Vegas. Consider Lisbon, Athens or Dublin for Thanksgiving, and stay home for Christmas, when travel costs will be the highest in five years.
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Lufthansa Says Apple AirTags Are Once Again Allowed in Checked Bags
The New York Times – Travel:
The airline reversed itself Wednesday, saying it had consulted with German aviation authorities, who agreed that Bluetooth trackers were safe for passengers to use.
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Lufthansa Says Passengers Can’t Use Apple AirTags to Track Checked Bags
The New York Times – Travel:
It appears to be the sole airline saying that international standards don’t allow passengers to use the Bluetooth devices in the cargo hold. Apple said that regulators allow their use for all baggage.