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Coronavirus Morning News Brief – May 28: Pfizer, Moderna Hit With Patent Suites, Furor in France Over Hydroxychloroquine Clinical Trial
Good morning. This is Jonathan Spira reporting. Here now the news of the pandemic from across the globe on the 1,173rd day of the pandemic as well as National Brisket Day in the United States.
The day celebrates the tender cut of veal or beef that is considered among the most flavorful, despite being relatively inexpensive. It takes skill and patience, however, to prepare brisket properly to ensure it is soft …
The Return of the World’s Longest Flight
In the days, months, and years before the start of the coronavirus pandemic, airlines vied to be the operator of “the world’s longest flight.” The coronavirus put a stop to that as airlines drastically cut back on flying.
Indeed, restrictions on travel led to some oddities, such as a period of time when Air Tahiti Nui, a French carrier based in Tahiti with a fleet of four Boeing 787 Dreamliners, operated …
Brex Charge Card to Offer Points Transfers to Six Frequent-Flyer Programs
New corporate charge card issuer Brex announced additional new cardholder benefits, namely the ability to transfer points to six frequent flyer programs.
The programs being added are Aeromexico Club Premier, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon Air Miles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer.
The addition gives cardholders access to flights offered by member airlines of the three major frequent-flyer alliances, namely oneworld, Sky Team, and Star Alliance.
The …
United Airlines Takes Delivery of Its First Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner
United Airlines became the first airline in the United States to operate the new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner when it accepted delivery of one on Monday.
The Boeing 787-10 is the biggest in the Dreamliner fleet. It is 1’ 6” (457 mm) wider and 37’ 11” (11.6 meters) longer than the original Dreamliner and can carry 32 business-class passengers and 298 in coach in a typical two-class configuration.
The move made United the …
Alaska Airlines and Singapore Airlines to Partner on Frequent Flyer Program
Alaska Airlines announced a new partnership with Singapore Airlines.
Beginning September 27, members of both Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan and Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer frequent flyer programs will be able to earn miles on flights operated by either airline.
Members will be able to redeem miles beginning at a later date.
In addition to the frequent flyer program partnership, the two carriers said they will begin a new codeshare agreement at a later date. …
Singapore Airlines to Eliminate Fuel Surcharges on Award Redemptions
Singapore Airlines announced it will make three significant changes to its KrisFlyer frequent flyer program later this month.
The flag carrier, whose hub is at Singapore Changi Airport, said it will eliminate fuel surcharges on all Singapore and SilkAir award redemptions.
In addition, it is eliminating the 15% online booking discount it has offered on award bookings and upgrades made through its website or app, and it is raising the number of …
U.K. Regulator Accuses American, Emirates, Etihad, Singapore, and Turkish Airlines of Not Paying Compensation for Flight Delays
The Civil Aviation Authority, Britain’s aviation regulator, accused five airlines of avoiding the payment of compensation to over 200,000 passengers who were delayed on flights.
The agency said that it had taken action against American Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Turkish Airlines, stating that the airlines regularly treated delays on connecting flights as if they occurred on separate flights and were therefore not covered by EU law under European …
