Author Archives: Isaac John

TUI to Offer Allianz Travel Insurance for UK Bookings

TUI’s travel insurance tie-up with Allianz Partners UK suggests two things. The tour operator is betting that vacationers prefer one-stop shopping for trips and coverage. For Allianz, it’s a volume play in a crowded market. — Jesse Chase-Lubitz TUI, Europe’s largest tour operator, is set to offer Allianz’s insurance products in the UK through its… Read More »

EasyJet Adjusts Free Baggage Policy: See the New Guidelines

Bosses of budget airline EasyJet have scrapped the check-in baggage allowance from city break packages in a major rule change. Passengers can now only take underseat cabin bags, a move bosses say was to “make our packages even better with lower pricing”, TravelGossip reports. A company spokesperson said: “We’re now giving customers the choice to… Read More »

Air Canada Increases Domestic Check In Cut Off Times From…

As part of its ongoing efforts to streamline the travel experience, Air Canada has announced significant changes to its check-in policy, set to take effect on September 4, 2024. The airline will be standardizing the check-in cutoff times across its domestic and international flights, a move aimed at creating a more uniform and efficient boarding… Read More »

JetBlue and Spirit officially give up merger dream

JetBlue and Spirit Airlines have scrapped their merger deal after months of negotiations and lost legal battles. The 2022 deal should have been worth $3.8bn and would have created the US’s fifth largest airline. In a statement posted online, JetBlue said the decision was made mutually between the airlines. “JetBlue and Spirit mutually agreed that… Read More »