Today is a Good Day to Practice Patience! Travel can be a stressful experience – if you let it be. There is so much out of your control, especially if you experience inclement weather, long lines, mechanical delays or other unexpected events. Prepare yourself from the very beginning of your journey to be patient and ready for unexpected things to happen. Download movies or podcasts to your mobile device. Bring an extra book to read. Tuck your journal into your backpack, ad do…
Everything you need to know about coverage for TNCs Q: What is ride-sharing and why is it getting so much attention from insurance companies? A: Ride-sharing companies provide taxi-like services by connecting passengers to drivers via a smart phone app. Rides can be arranged in advance or on short notice. The official name for a ride-sharing business is a Transportation Network Company (TNC). TNCs contract with…
The intercity Brightline service is privately funded, built and operated—and may be pointing the way to the future.
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In this guest blog, Rohit Talwar, the CEO of Fast Future provides an expert view surrounding Travel Future. Rohit, an award-winning speaker and global futurist, believes that there are many possibilities available for the world of travel with the evolving development of technology. Below he paints a picture of what he envisages the future to look like. Travel and tourism are undergoing a silent and invisible…
Nearly two-thirds of the world's 26,000 passenger planes are ground, meaning your flights could be canceled if they’re not already. Most airlines are offering travel credits with extended windows for use, but you might be able to get your money back if you don't want to fly. "Obviously, travel is a no-go situation right now," Fred Kerner, with travel agency Grandview Travel, said. It's no secret to anyone.
Air travel accounts for about 2.5 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions — much less than produced by cars. Despite a temporary dip due to the coronavirus , demand for air travel has been dramatically growing and planes are projected to produce as much as 25 percent of global carbon emissions by 2050. Miftakhov’s Piper was powered by batteries, but his company is working on integrating a hydrogen fuel cell for aviation. He conceived of ZeroAvia only a few years ago, but his…
Federal air-accident investigators recommended enhanced safety systems both in cockpits and on the ground to reduce hazards of airliners mistakenly landing on taxiways instead of designated runways, a dangerous trend.
What you get in business class can vary widely depending on the airline, and even on whether you’re on the ground or in the air.
From head-up displays to smartwatches, there’s no doubt that wearable technology is impacting the way we interact with devices transforming travel. The ability to view glanceable information or quickly take action while you’re on the go is poised to transform travel. While the launch of the Apple Watch managed to capture the lion’s share of buzz, smartwatches and wearable have been gradually growing in popularity. Kickstarter…