On the Go – November 21, 2024

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Airlines

BTN’s 2024 Airlines Survey: Delta Wins Yet Again (Source: Business Travel News)
Delta Air Lines earned an unprecedented 14th consecutive win as the top-rated carrier in BTN’s annual Airline Survey, which empowers travel buyers to rate their airline partners across 11 performance criteria. Southwest Airlines continued to close the gap with Delta. Alaska Airlines qualified for the first time in more than a decade.

American Airlines Expands Its Crackdown On Line-Cutters (Source: CNN)
American Airlines is expanding its new boarding technology that stops passengers from cutting in line during boarding to over 100 airports nationwide before Thanksgiving.  The airline has given the technology a test-run at Albuquerque International Sunport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Tucson International Airport over the last month to fine-tune the process before a wider rollout.

Delta Air Lines Members Can Use SkyMiles To Book Experiences (Source: Travel Radar)
Delta Air Lines has relaunched its SkyMiles Experiences platform to offer members more ways to use miles for unique events. The platform features five collections — Music and Film, Sports, Culinary, Wellness and Adventure, and Fashion, Art and Design — with experiences available for instant purchase or via bidding.

Spirit Airlines Files For Bankruptcy (Source: CNN)
Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection Monday, as mounting losses, unaffordable debt, increased competition for bargain-seeking airline passengers and the inability to merge with other airlines left it little choice. The airline said it will continue to operate as it restructures its debt.

Airports

The State Of Airport Passenger Processing And Seamless Journeys (Source: PhocusWire)
While airports worldwide have implemented multiple systems to make the passenger journey smoother, the results are mixed. For most, numerous checks involving long queues and various ways to prove identity and the right to cross borders are still part of air travel.

Charleston, S.C., Airport Begins Expansion (Source: Simple Flying)
South Carolina’s Charleston International Airport (CHS) has started a major $348 million expansion, beginning with a six-level parking garage set to open in fall 2027. Future projects include expanding ticket counters, implementing autonomous bag drop, adding security lanes and eventually building a new concourse with eight gates.

Security

TSA To Allow Some Larger Liquids In Carry-On Bags (Source: Simple Flying)
The Transportation Security Administration will soon allow passengers to bring certain large-size liquids in carry-on bags, making exceptions to the 3-1-1 rule that has been in place since the 9/11 attacks. Full size versions of 12 items, including breast milk, liquid medication and aerosol deodorant, will be permitted.

Hotels

Hilton To Launch Spark In India (Source: Business Travel News)
Hilton Worldwide will open 150 properties carrying its new midscale “premium economy” brand Spark in India through an agreement with an Indian developer, Hilton announced Tuesday. The properties would mark the introduction of Spark in the Asia-Pacific region.

Leisure Travel

11 Great European Destinations To Visit In Winter (Source: The Points Guy)
Colder weather might have you dreaming of a beach escape, but winter is Europe’s hidden gem season. Many European cities go all-out for the holidays, and the magic doesn’t disappear once the decorations come down.  From January through March, you’ll still find plenty of spots worth visiting — without the summer crowds.

7 Underrated Things to Do In Dublin (Source: AFAR)
Yes, there’s the Guinness brewery. Sure, Trinity College is worth a look. And obviously you should visit a local pub or two. But when you’ve seen the main sights of Dublin, it’s time to delve deeper into the Irish capital. From the country’s oldest library to a tall ship on the River Liffey, these seven off-the-beaten-path experiences have nothing to do with grabbing a pint.

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