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Re: Beating Jet Lag
I hate to say it, but I think that Songhua Ni's advice—sleep as much as you can, and walk around a bit—is going to work much better for front-of-the-plane flat-bed-seat people like him than it is for the rest of us. I recently had the pleasure of New York-Doha round-trip on Qatar, bumped up to the front, and it made an immense difference in my sleep, especially the quality of it. Otherwise, my best advice, based mostly on trans-Atlantic travel, is get on the plane to Europe tired, sleep as...
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Re: Fun or Tool: Kayak tells you where your dollar can go!
I like that concept. Thanks, I will try it out. Here is a great sale from Qatar; I can compare their sale to these fares Huge Airfare Sale; Grab Tickets to GO FAR on QATAR
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Qatar to get world's first A350 next month
Qatar Airways will be taking delivery in mid-December as the "launch customer" for Airbus's newest plan, the A350, designed to be a rival for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Like the 787, its fuselage is largely made of carbon-composite fibers and is aimed...
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World's First A350 flies next week
The Airbus A350, the European company's competitor for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, goes into service on December 13 with Qatar Airways, the official "launch customer." Like the 787, it uses carbon-composite fibers in its fuselage instead of traditional...
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Gulf rivals show off new fleets
It's sort of Fleet Week in the air this week...Qatar Airways took possession of the first Airbus A350 delivered to anyone and plans to put it in service Jan 15 on a Doha-Frankfurt route, followed by Doha-NY as more planes are delivered. MORE...
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Qatar now biggest investor in BritishAir/Iberia
BritishAir's parent company, International Airlines Group, has a new investor, Qatar Airways, which has bought 10% of the company and says it's maybe interested in more. EU rules limit non-European investors to a maximum of 49%. IAG, which is...
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Emirates adds Orlando; more fuel on Open Skies fire?
Emirates, the largest of the Gulf carriers, has announced it will start a daily flight between Dubai and Orlando, starting September 1, using a B777. The expansion comes at a time U.S. carriers are lobbying hard for limits on expansion into the...
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Europe Takes Issue with Gulf Carriers, too
First, the American legacy carriers (American, Delta and United) had a press conference on March 5, stating Emirates, Qatar and Etihad are violating the fair-play terms of their nations' "Open Skies" agreements with the U.S. by...
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US Airlines Case Against Gulf -Carriers Goes Public
American, Delta ,and United had a press conference on Thursday that made public the argument they've been making against Emirates,Qatar and Etihad . They stated those airlines are violating the fair-play terms of their...
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Mideast laptop ban easing fast
The weeks-old ban on anything bigger than a cellphone in passenger cabins on flights to the U.S. from the Middle East has been relaxed for more carriers.
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American Airlines drops Mideast codeshares
As disputes over claims of unfair competition and subsidies continue, American takes a step to disconnect itself from Gulf carriers.
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Qatar planes in weird on-ground crash
A freak storm sends one plane skidding across the runway to hit another.
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Airlines, cruises offering bonus for not cancelling
Cash-strapped carriers want to keep the cash they've been paid, and some are offering bonuses in return.
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Airlines: safest, most punctual and more
It's the season for adding up the data, and you may be surprised at some of the winners.
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Qatar: Floating hotels for World Cup 2022
When the World Cup is played in Qatar in 2022, come guests will find themselves housed in new floating hotels or cruise ships.
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Air Italy: Another airline dream crashes
Ironically, the airline that hoped to replace bankrupt Alitalia is gone, while Alitalia continues, somehow, to fly.
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A350 to make U.S. debut in Philly, Jan. 1st
For those airbugs among us, to whom a ride on a new model plane is like spotting a favorite old car on the road, here's the word: Your first chance to sit on an A350 flight in the U.S. will come on New Years, when Qatar puts one of its new planes on a...
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And the squeeze goes on: are carry-ons next?
The battle of the overhead bins may take on a new look Good things often come matched with bad things. This week, the International Air Transport Association, which represents about 250 airlines worldwide, has proposed new baggage standards....
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Air France denies mass job cuts, but some seem likely
Air France denied a Friday report that it was preparing 3300 layoffs to cut costs, but didn't deny that some may happen at the end of ongoing negotiations with unions. The carrier is trying to overcome recent losses and become more competitive with...
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Can Air Italy become the new Alitalia?
Italy's airline picture shifts focus as Meridiana becomes Air Italy and has ambitions to replace Alitalia, whose bankruptcy plan is still pending.
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International Spy Museum, Washington D.C.: (Where Gumbo Was #265)
The solution to last week's travel puzzle is revealed. We were visiting the International Spy Museum in Washington D.C., filled with a curious assortment of gadgets used mostly during the Cold War.
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How many airliners do we really need?
How well do aircraft manufacturers' predictions for future markets add up? Gumbo has some doubts...
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Can Qatar make Air Italy a success?
Qatar-backed Air Italy, formerly Meridiana, hopes to make a success where Alitalia failed.
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United's new flight aims at time, distance records
United adds yet another super-long 787 route, this one with the longest published flying time of any route world-wide.
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Qatar buys into another oneworld partner
While fellow Gulf carrier Etihad pulls out of some of its investments, Qatar is buying nearly 10% of alliance partner Cathay Pacific.
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Qatar, USAir create Philly code-share hub
Not a sexy headline, but good news for travelers in USAir cities around the country as Qatar Airways and USAir expand their codeshare arrangements so that travelers from USAir cities such as Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami,...
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Qatar FIFA World Cup Plans Already Under Way
As a World's sporting event ,there's none bigger than the FIFA World Cup .Not only is it a huge draw for tourism, the rest of world puts the country under the Spotlight. Check out this article about the 2022 World Cup preparations .Qatars going...
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Qatar Airways Joins OneWorld and AAdvantage
http://www.frequentflier.com/blog/american-and-qatar-are-now-frequent-flyer-partners/
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Flash Sale from Qatar Airways
A really good sale from Qatar Airways from Washington DC,New York ,Chicago to select destinations throughout the Indian Subcontinent,The Middle East, and Africa. This sale ends August 22 and is for travel September 15 through November 30, 2014 ...
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Will Mers Affect Mideast Airlines?
Gumbo has reported on the major expansion of the Mideast Airlines - Emirates Airline of Dubai , Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways of Abu Dhabi. Those three airlines now send nearly 120 large, new planes weekly to a growing number of American...
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Qatar's new Boeing order includes a slap at Airbus
Qatar Airways orders 100 new Boeing airplanes, including 60 737s that are needed because of slow Airbus deliveries.
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Gulf Airlines: If you can't beat 'em, join 'em
British Airways and Qatar sign joint operating agreement for London and Doha; Qatar adds to its stake in BA's parent.
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Airline Route Roundup: New Year Offerings
The new year brings a new round of airline route announcements, some of them involving major expansion.
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Just in time: Report on airline punctuality
KLM tops the list with nearly 90% on-time record. At the bottom of the list, Hainan Airlines with only a 30% score.
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Gulf carriers expand stakes in other airlines
Qatar takes a big stake in Meridiana as Gulf airlines seek to expand their partner networks and investments in other airlines.
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World's longest flight—for how long?
In the airline competition for longest flight, there's a new champion, and on the horizon the next one.
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Skipping airplane mode could be costly
Skipping airplane mode isn't going to bring down an airplane, but it can seriously push your phone bill sky-high
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Flying through Heathrow? Pack snacks!
Drivers who deliver airline food to the planes are planning a five-day strike this week over new schedules that force them to work extra weekends.
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Air France, Qatar out of love for A380?
A squeeze based on upgrade costs, operating costs and planned retirement may result in an even earlier retirement of Air France's fleet.
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2019 Top Airlines named by Skytrax
The annual ratings are out, with no big surprises, although last year's #1 and #2 swapped places.
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More airlines join PreCheck; total is now 72
Five more airlines are in the fold, including Canada's fast-growing Swoop.
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Qatar joins PreCheck as No.66
The TSA's trusted traveler clearance program continues to grow.
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Which are the world's biggest airlines?
You may be surprised at some of the names that are, or aren't, in the Top 20, as reported by Official Airline Guide.
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Gulf-based airlines order $150 BILLION in new planes
The growing airlines based in the Persian Gulf, especially Emirates, Qatar and Etihad, have gone on a spending spree to build up their fleets and routes. Boeing got the most orders, for their new "mini-jumbo" versions of the 777, but Airbus sold at...
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United Feels Mideast Heat, May Buy 777x
United has said it's thinking about the Boeing 777x, a 400+ seat version of Boeing's biggest 2-engine plane to compete with Mideast-based airlines that just ordered 225 of them. United's Star Alliance partner, Lufthansa, is also buying some. ...
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Huge Airfare Sale; Grab Tickets to GO FAR on QATAR
Qatar Airlines is offering a truly vast sale from flights originating in Philadelphia to celebrate its launch there April 2. Book by Feb 7th. Make it sooner for the incredible prices. Travel dates start April 2nd and end at...
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Qatar's new museums take on history of slavery
Qatar will soon open a quartet of new museums as part of a big downtown development, and one of them will take on a contentious subject—slavery—which has a long and little-discussed history in the Arabian Peninsula. The museum's...
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JAL is on-time airline champ for 2015
Japan Airlines is a 5-time winner for on-time performance. Check in here and see the rest of the regional champions!
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Qatar claims longest-flight title...for now
A new contender emerges for world's longest flight: Doha-to-Auckland on Qatar Airways planned route, using a 777-300ER.
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China offers 6 day Visa Free Transit to Shanghai
China offering 6 day visa free transit visits to Shanghai to citizens of certain countries.