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Construction work begins on JFK’s Terminal 8
Matt Falcus Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWork has begun on the expansion and rebuilding of New York JFK’s Terminal 8, a project that will cost $344 million and usher in passenger improvements to the airport. The work is a joint venture between American Airlines and British Airways, who are both Oneworld partners. Once completed, British Airways will move to Terminal 8 from its current Terminal 7, which itself will be closed and redeveloped. Terminal 8 is currently the largest at JFK. It is set to be redeveloped and expanded with five additional wide-body aircraft gates and four additional remote parking stands.
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Expedia, Virtuoso weigh in on travel in 2020
Lark Gould Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWhen it comes to analyzing travel trends, Expedia has uncovered a variety of themes across flights, hotel stays, searches, bookings, and experiences. Based on robust analyses of U.S. traveler data, Expedia's 2020 Travel Trends show a hunger for roads less traveled this year. Meanwhile, Virtuoso, the global luxury travel specialist network, unveiled its "Wanderlist" for 2020 after surveying some 20,000 travel consultants about what they are seeing as popular and in-demand.
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FAA seeks to take back the skies from rogue drones
Tory Barringer Transportation Technology & AutomotiveFor the past few years, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has had a growing problem with unidentified flying objects. Not the kind with little green men, but rather unmanned (and unregistered) aerial vehicles (UAVs) — "drones" for short. Originally designed for military applications, drones are now used widely for a variety of jobs, including aerial surveillance, bridge inspections, wedding photography and package delivery, among others. So how does the government keep track of more than a million remote-controlled flying machines? The answer, at least until recently, is "not very well."
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Tips for staying safe and secure when RVing
Connie Ulman Recreation & LeisureStaying safe when traveling is something that crosses everyone’s mind. Keeping yourself, your family and your pets safe when on the road is a high priority. There are many products, techniques and tools available to us, but the best defense against something bad happening is education. With the recent passing of two fellow RVers, it is now more important than ever to protect ourselves. Therefore, I would like to offer some suggestions on how to stay safe while traveling.
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CES 2020: The future of flying, according to Delta
Lark Gould Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementDelta Air Lines became the first travel company to deliver a keynote at CES 2020 as CEO Ed Bastian took the stage and offered a message that did not disappoint the forward-looking innovators and marketers in the audience. Laying out a compelling vision for the future of travel, Bastian showed how technology with purpose-driven, consumer-focused application can redefine the flying experience. "We see technology as a tool to further our mission of connecting people and creating opportunities," he said.
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Boeing, transportation sector face dangerous manufacturing ‘double…
Michelle R. Matisons ManufacturingThe verdict is in on dismissed Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg's culpability in the mishandling that led to deadly 737 Max jet crashes in October 2018 and March 2019. Recently released emails combine with Muilenburg's departure to keep Boeing in the headlines. Muilenburg testified before Congress last October, and his departure sees him walking away with anywhere between $62 million and $80 million in compensation. This is controversial, considering Boeing crash victims are, by comparison, receiving a meager $50 million from the company.
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Infographic: 15 things that can be hacked in your life
Christian Castillo Science & TechnologyBefore, all we had to do was install antivirus software, and we'd be safe from anything online. But thanks to the internet of things, computers and credit cards aren't the only things that can be hacked. Everything from cranes on a construction site to the fridge in your home can be accessed by a malicious hacker. Education is the first line of defense, however, and this infographic will show you a list of some of the most hackable things in your life right now.
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Surveys: Travel industry apps, sites lag behind speed of new possibilities
Lark Gould Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAs the sophistication of technology available to us through our personal devices continues to develop and morph at lightning speed, it is not surprising that, according to recently released surveys by J.D. Power, many of the legacy travel apps we use are simply lagging behind their more agile, upstart counterparts. The 2019 J.D. Power U.S. Travel App Satisfaction Study and the 2019 U.S. Travel Website Satisfaction Study show that all travel industry websites — even those operated by digital natives — score substantially lower in customer satisfaction compared to high-scoring websites in other industries.
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How Tokyo’s Narita Airport is battling the growth of Haneda
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveNarita International Airport in Tokyo has seen a shift of traffic in recent years to Haneda Airport, which is closer to the city and regarded as more convenient. In order to recapture some of the market, Narita has unveiled a number of incentives and growth plans to attract airlines and passengers back to its runways. Opened in 1978, New Tokyo International Airport (as Narita was then known) was a controversial solution to overcrowding at Haneda. It quickly became the main gateway for international flights into Japan's capital.
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How travel will change in 2020
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementA travel and tourism forecast by the U.S. Travel Association projects that global long-haul travel will see 4.8% growth annually through 2023. However, the way we travel will change. According to a recent Forbes article, travel in 2020 will embrace sustainability in all forms. The intense focus on responsible travel and tourism will be reflected in travelers' choice of transport. Modes of travel are already shifting from airlines and automobiles to trains, trams, boats, ships, and pedal bikes. 2020 will redefine travel by reintroducing "slow" travel.
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