Month: April 2017

2017 Freddie Awards
Airlines Industry News 

Norwegian Reward Wins 2017 Freddie Awards for Airline Program of the Year

Liam Cusack , ,

Norwegian Reward, the loyalty program of the World’s Best Low-Cost Long-Haul Airline and Europe’s Best Low-Cost Airline, won Program of the Year Europe/Africa and Norwegian Reward Visa was named Best Loyalty Credit Card Europe/Africa last night at the 2017 Freddie Awards. The program was also the runner-up in the Best Redemption Ability category, and one of four nominees in the Best Promotion, Best Elite Program and Best Customer Service Europe/Africa categories.

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Cruise News Press Releases Travel Tips 

Holland America Introduces New Beverage Packages

Liam Cusack , , ,

Seattle, WA., April 24, 2017 — Holland America Line has introduced a new Elite Beverage Package for guests that features premium beverage selections. With this new package, guests may now also enjoy libations from Master Mixologist Dale DeGroff’s collection of unique, classic cocktails, such as The Ritz Cocktail, The Hemingway Daiquiri and Midnight Sun, his latest masterpiece created to celebrate Holland America Line’s 70th year of exploring Alaska.

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Cruise News Press Releases 

Holland America’s “Canada Super Sale” – Amazing Savings for Canadians

Liam Cusack , , , ,

Seattle, WA  –  April 12, 2017  — Canadian residents looking to book a Holland America Line cruise vacation can take advantage of special fares with the Canada Super Sale. The promotion features savings of more than CAD1,000 per person on a variety of cruises and destinations around the world across the cruise line’s fleet of 14 premium ships.

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Airlines 

Norwegian Adds Seattle & Denver to U.S. Network with Nonstop Flights to London

Liam Cusack

NEW YORK – APRIL 5, 2017 – Norwegian, the low-cost long-haul airline today announced it will launch flights from both Denver International Airport and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to London’s Gatwick Airport this September. With these additions, Norwegian now offers nine nonstop routes from across the United States to London, more than any American airline. Flights starting at $199 one-way, including taxes “London is an integral part of our ever-growing global route network. The city is perfect for both business and leisure travelers, and we are excited to offer more West Coast routes for Americans who are looking for inexpensive access to

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Airlines Industry News 

JetBlue & Boeing Backing Zunum Aero to Build Hybrid-Electric Aircraft

Liam Cusack , , ,

SEATTLE. April 5, 2017: Zunum Aero, a pioneer in electric aviation, is developing regional hybrid-electric aircraft for the early 2020s, offering unmatched door-to-door speeds and reduced costs for flights from 700 miles at launch, to over 1,000 miles by 2030. Zunum Aero aircraft are designed to take aviation into the future: enabling frequent service to the nation’s network of over 5,000 underutilized regional and general aviation airports. These 10 – 50 seat aircraft will pave the way to a golden era of fast and affordable electric air travel, reversing the 70-year consolidation of air services. Zunum Aero is backed by

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Cruise News 

Azamara’s “Twice as Nice” Deal – $1000 Off Fares With $2000 On-Board Credit

Liam Cusack

New York, NY – April 4, 2017: Azamara Club Cruises has announced their latest travel deal – the “Twice as Nice Deal.” This promotion lets travelers save $1000 on their fare and receive $2000 in on-board spending money for voyages in 2017 and 2018. This offer gives new and returning cruisers savings of up to $3000 on some of Azamara’s most popular voyages. The deal runs from now through May 31, 2017. Book a Club Veranda stateroom or higher and receive $1,000 off the cruise fare and a $2,000 on board credit.  Or Guests in a Club Interior or Club Ocean view

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Cruise News 

NCL Will Sail to Cuba Through 2018

Liam Cusack , ,

Norwegian Sky will sail 33 round-trip cruises from Miami to Cuba in 2018 with 32 voyages featuring an overnight call in the capital city of Havana. Miami, Florida – April 4, 2017: Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that it will further extend its offering of weekly round-trip cruises from Miami to Cuba through 2018, with 33 new voyages. The all-inclusive Norwegian Sky will begin her 2018 Cuba cruise season in March, sailing four-day round-trip cruises from Miami, with  32 of the cruises to include an overnight stay in Cuba’s historical and culturally-rich capital of Havana, as well as a call

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Airlines Industry News 

American Airlines Will End Nonstop NYC-San Juan Service

Liam P. Cusack , , , , ,

Ends Route It’s Operated for 40+ Years By Liam P. Cusack New York, NY – April 4, 2017:  American Airlines has made the decision to cease operation of their daily nonstop service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU). The final nonstop flight from JFK to SJU will depart on August 21, 2017 at 7:45 p.m. (EST). The following day, August 22nd, the last nonstop American Airlines flight from SJU to JFK will depart at 9:00 a.m. (EST). American operates a Boeing 737-800 on this route. Once American’s flights between New York

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Cruise News 

American Cruise Line Reveals American Constitution

Liam Cusack

Guilford, CT., April 3, 2017: American Cruise Lines has announced the name of its latest vessel, American Constitution, now under construction at Chesapeake Shipbuilding of Salisbury, Maryland. The name was inspired by the USS Constitution, the United States Navy’s oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat and named by president George Washington. This new ship will be delivered in 2018 and is the sister ship to the American Constellation which begins sailing this May. The American Constitution is a coastal vessel with full active wing stabilisation. With the capacity for approximately 175 guests, the new ship will cater to passengers looking for

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