FLY FIRST CLASS? LIST OF THE MOST AFFORDABLE AIRLINES TO UPGRADE YOUR SEAT - A n ew study reveals that Garuda Indonesia is the 5th cheapest airline to upgrade to first-class with. We all dream of traveling in business or first class, however, it is a luxury that most travelers cannot afford. Therefore, the travel experts at money.co.uk have analyzed Google Flights data to determine the airlines with the smallest difference in prices between economy and business or first class and reveal the most affordable airlines to upgrade with. Top …
TOP 10 AIRLINE COMPANIES ON SOCIAL MEDIA IN H2 2021 Global airline companies are dodged by the COVID-19 travel restrictions while new variants are playing a key role in hindering the recovery of the companies, despite the re-opening of international borders. Against this backdrop, American Airlines, Inc. (American Airlines) has emerged as the most mentioned airline company among the top 10 airline companies based on social media conversations of Twitter influencers and Redditors in H2 2021, finds GlobalData, a leading data and analytics compan…
TOP EUROPEAN AIRLINES ON SOCIAL MEDIA - Lufthansa tops the list of 10 most mentioned European airlines on social media over last year, reveals GlobalData Travelers are heading back with intense determination this summer after being compelled to take a two-year hiatus owing to the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing regulations, limitations, guidelines, and outright bans on travel and entry into a foreign nation. Against the backdrop, social media share of voice (Twitter and Reddit) focused on European Airlines revealed that Deutsche Lufthansa AG …
NO CROWDS AT TOKYO 2020 OLYMPIC WOULD BE CATASTROPHIC FOR JAPAN'S TOURISM SECTOR - With the jury still out on whether domestic spectators will be allowed at Tokyo 2020, the prospect of a complete ban on attendance cannot be dismissed. This scenario would be disastrous for several tourism-related industries in Japan says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Ralph Hollister, Travel and Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, comments : “The prospect of no attendance would take things from bad to worse for Japanese businesses involved i…
BOEING'S REVENUE HAS DROPPED BY NEARLY 50% SINCE 2018 - $58.16B In 2020 - Boeing is one of the biggest companies in the world, but the airline giant has had a very tumultuous last couple of years. Even before 2020’s Coronavirus pandemic, the company was already experiencing sharp declines in various metrics due to a major global controversy around one of its aircraft. According to data presented by Buyshares.co.za , Boeing’s revenue of $58.16 in 2020 was a 42.5% decrease compared to 2018’s record-high revenue of over $101B - a CAGR of -24…
ALASKA AIRLINES COOKS UP NEW VEGAN & PLANT-BASED OPTIONS FOR TRAVELERS SEEKING FRESH, HEALTHY CHOICES - We've filled our flight menu with a range of fresh, bright flavors inspired by the West Coast This summer, Alaska Airlines guests can veg out on board with more gluten-friendly, plant-based, and vegan meal options available in all cabins. We're listening to our guests who told us that they are looking for more plant-based menu options when traveling. Our new vegan option called the “Soy Meets World” is a vegan salad developed …
EUROPEAN PRIVATE JET MARKET SEES A 42% DROP IN THE NUMBER OF PRE-OWNED AIRCRAFT FOR SALE Photo by Chalo Garcia from Pexels Analysis (1) from Colibri Aircraft, the private jet broker which specialises in the marketing, resale and purchase of pre-owned private aircraft, reveals there are only around 142 pre-owned private jets for sale in Europe at the moment, which is 42% lower than in December 2019 (there were 243 pre-owned private jets for sale then), and 31% lower than December 2020 (there were 207 pre-owned private jets for sale then). …
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