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Why Oil, The Dollar And Trump Are Boosting The Jet-set Ambitions Of Us Travelers

... S. dollar exchange rate is now $1.25, down from $1.43 last year, while against the euro trades around $1.07, down from $1.10, according to data from Fact Set. "Europe looks like the big bargain this year," Patrick Surry, chief data scientist of Hopper, told CNBC via email. He attributes the price drop to a combination of low fuel prices, increased competition and a lack of demand for Europe-bound flights. With that impact on hotel rates and other on-the-ground expenses, travelers could see big savings. The average cost of a trip to the U. K. during the summer and fall seasons is expected to drop by 7 percent this year compared to the same seasons last year, according to figures from Squaremouth, a travel insurance comparison website. Squaremouth anticipates the average cost of a trip to Germany will be 13 percent lower than 2016. Travel to Italy could be nearly 10 percent less, and France, 6 percent cheaper. Chart: Searches in flights from the U. S. to international destinations compared with political events from Hopper. But not every destination is less expensive. Flights to South America are 20 percent ...

Virgin Atlantic Braced For Losses In 2017 As Headwinds Pick Up

... loss this year after three years of profits, as competition intensifies, fuel costs rise and a cheap pound takes its toll on the business. Chief Executive Craig Kreeger put the impact on profits of Britain's decision to leave the European Union at around 50 million pounds after the carrier reported a 2 percent increase in underlying pretax profit for 2016 to 23 million pounds ($29 million). It had originally expected a significant increase in profits for 2016. Virgin Atlantic, which is owned by founder Richard Branson's Virgin Group [VA. UL] with 51 percent and U. S. carrier Delta Air Lines on 49 percent, typically sells more of its tickets to customers in Britain than elsewhere and the fall in sterling following the Brexit vote affected both revenues and profits last year. With the weak pound ...

Low-cost Transatlantic Flights Have Landed

... several land at once. This July, Norwegian takes off from Cork, Dublin, Shannon and Belfast. WOW air will add one-stop flights (via Reykjavík) from Cork to its Irish services this May. And now comes a new low-cost brand from Aer Lingus owner IAG. Level __link__), as the new airline is called, starts flying from Barcelona to LA, San Francisco, Buenos Aires and Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) this June: remarkable news, given IAG only announced plans for a long-haul, low-cost carrier in December. Level fares will start from €99 each way on its two Airbus A 330 s. On March 17, the day of its launch, the airline tweeted it had sold 52,000 tickets. Is a new era of transatlantic travel upon us? That remains to be seen, but legacy carriers are taking the threat seriously (for the moment, Ryanair remains focused on Europe and the feeding of long-haul flights rather than any transatlantic services of its own). Discount carriers are betting on fuel-efficient modern aircraft, out-of-the-way airports with lower charges and price-sensitive passengers. and right now, they’re flying high. The catch? ...

149 Europe Fares? British Air Parent Rolls Out New Budget Airline

... the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires (June 17).  Level will fly twice a week from L. A. and three times a week from Oakland. Walsh says Level could be flying as many as 30 widebody A 330 s within five to seven years, expanding to additional cities across Europe and the Americas. “Our ambition here goes way beyond what we’ve just announced,” Walsh said in an interview with Today in the Sky. “We’ve made it clear that we think this is a segment that can be competed (for) by IAG profitably. We wouldn’t do it if we didn’t believe we could be profitable.”. Of course, a number of industry observers have directly connected IAG’s effort to launch Level to one rival in particular: Norwegian. Norwegian now flies dozens of routes between the U. S. and Europe. It’s set up one of its biggest bases at London Gatwick, an ...

Wow Air, Known For $99 Europe Fares, Adds First City In Midwest

... Angeles International Airport as a Singapore Cargo 747 looms in the background on Sept. 24, 2016. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY. An Air China Boeing 777 readies to push back for Beijing from Los Angeles International Airport in September of 2016. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY. An Alaska Airlines Bombardier Q 400 takes off into the sunset from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport On Aug. 19, 2016. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY. An American Airlines jet in US Airways paint taxies to the gate at Seattle Tacoma International Airport on Aug. 19, 2016. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY. Small planes and tents as far as the eye can see at the EAA Oshkosh 2016 in July 2016. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY. A Qantas Airbus A 380 overflies Frankfurt, Germany on Aug. 27, 2016. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY. The uniquely circular windows of the Fokker F 70 offer a nice view from a KLM ...

Oh, Wow! Amazing Runs Lifts Okc Past Mavs

... who had his 37 th triple-double of the season, knocked in a 16-foot jump shot with 7.2 seconds left for the game winner. The Mavericks simply fell apart in the game’s last three minutes. It ended a 1-3 home stand for the Mavericks, which pretty much summed up their year at home. They also were assured their first losing season since 1999-2000. The Mavericks simply haven’t been good enough at home to make up for a miserable 10-24 road record. “Bad teams generally play better at home — I think,” coach Rick Carlisle said. “If you look at the teams that are really struggling this year that are in our range, they’re winning a hell of a lot more home games than road games, I’m pretty sure.”. The Mavericks got beat by the Thunder despite clamping down on them defensively. Oklahoma City had scored 125 on Sunday at Houston. But they had to work hard to score just 10 in the second quarter and needed a late push to get into the 90 s for the game. It was the kind of game that makes you wonder why the Mavericks aren’t better at home. “Our situation is a little different,” Carlisle said of the ...

These 12 Airlines Will Let You Fly To Two Cities For The Price Of One

... on the inbound ticket. WOW air. Already  known for its ultra-cheap flights , WOW air allows its passengers to stop and explore Iceland at no additional cost on return flights between North America and Europe via Iceland. Simply choose the stopover option in the airline’s booking engine when selecting a return flight online to qualify. Etihad Airways. Etihad Airways  offers free stopovers for its first class, business class, and Residence guests flying on confirmed Etihad Airway tickets through Abu Dhabi. Customers can explore the airline’s home city of  Abu Dhabi  free of charge, and score a free additional night at a hotel if booking a two-night stay. Japan Airlines. Japan Airlines’  free stopover options vary depending on flight destinations, but customers can snag a free stopover in Tokyo, for example, on flights that originate from North America. Turkish Airlines. For flights that have a connecting wait time of 24 hours or less, customers flying with  Turkish Airlines  can ...

Airfare Battle Heats Up With $149 Flights From Us To Europe

... such competitive fares. For now, travelers can only book flights out of Barcelona, which is the home base for Vueling. This allows Level flights to feed into Vueling’s extensive network that currently includes more than 100 destinations around the world. While the new airline does have two new Airbus A 330 aircraft, initial flights will be operated by Iberia’s flight and cabin crew. Level ticket costs include space in the overhead compartment, but customers have to pay additional fees to check a bag. Airlines typically provide a blanket, pillow, drinks and a hot meal on long-haul flights, but travelers will have to pay for these add-ons when flying on Level. Also churning out cheap tickets is Norwegian Air , which last month announced that it will offer one-way transatlantic tickets for $64. The new ...

Wow Air Pilots Send Selfies To Female Passengers Mid-flight

... which transmits images to other compatible devices using Bluetooth - to see who might respond. The pair were amazed when the plane's two pilots fired back their own selfie captioned 'Always fun at the front' and say they spent 'the rest of the flight Air Dropping photos back and forth' - sparking safety concerns from some social media users. Two plane passengers have revealed their shock after they inadvertently ended up exchanging selfies with the pilots mid-air, pictured, on a Wow air flight from the US to Iceland. Penelope Louise (left) and Nicole Villagran (right) shared selfies using their i Phone's Air Drop function - which transmits images to other compatible devices using Bluetooth - to see who might respond. Ms Louise, who runs the travel blog The Flyaway Girl  and is based in Berlin, told ...

Bay Area Airports All Launching New Flights

... the free Wi-Fi and free Sky Train to the. Photo: Josh Radtke, The Arizona Republic. Image 14 of 23. 9. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. "Food, retail and charging options are good throughout Dallas Fort Worth - though with a terminal of this size, it’s hard not to find what you’re looking for!". 9. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. "Food, retail and charging options are good throughout Dallas Fort Worth - though with a terminal of this size, it’s hard not to find what you’re looking for!". Photo: Tom Fox, Mc Clatchy-Tribune News Service. Image 15 of 23. Buy photo. 8. San Francisco International Airport. "San Francisco was one of the first airports to introduce a yoga studio and other clever amenities, so it’s always got a special spot in our hearts. This year travelers loved the in-house aquarium, the museum, the reading room and the reasonably-priced restaurants.". 8. San Francisco International Airport. "San Francisco was one of the first airports to introduce a yoga studio and other clever amenities, so it’s always got a special spot in our hearts. This year ...