Marisa Garcia

Denmark

Founder, Editor and Writer at Flight Chic

Senior Contributor at Forbes

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Articles

How AI and visual search are reshaping travel discovery

2 weeks ago | phocuswire.com | Marisa Garcia

Dating back to the artistic travel posters of the mid-20th century, the inspiration to travel has long relied on visual appeal. While stories and guidebooks also spark the imagination, seeing is believing. And since the launch of digital travel search on the internet, language-based searches have dominated. Inspiration can come from a social media post, be it an image, a reel or a YouTube vlog posted by an influencer. Converting those posts to bookings is more complex, but now, that’s changing.
These 6 U.S. Cities Lost The Most Airline Seats As Canada Reacts To Trump Policy

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Marisa Garcia

Recent tariffs imposed on Canada by President Donald Trump and his insistence that the Maple Leaf could be the flag of the 51st state have soured many Canadians against vacationing in the U.S. this year. Concerns over tightening immigration requirements and greater scrutiny of visitors have also proven a deterrent.
New laws drive hotels to explore digital ID solutions

1 month ago | hotel.report | Marisa Garcia |Marisa García

The new Spanish law requires all hoteliers, including home rentals, campsites and car hire firms, to send information about all guests to the country's Ministry of the Interior. The data, collected for national security reasons, will include passport details, home addresses and payment methods. The new law has raised concerns over delays at check-in, onerous record-keeping and how to ensure data privacy.
Air Busan Airbus A321 Gutted By Fire At Busan-Gimhae International Airport

2 months ago | simpleflying.com | Marisa Garcia |Marisa García

A fire broke out on an Air Busan A321-200 operating flight BX391 bound for Hong Kong at Gimhae International Airport in Busan-Gimhae International Airport in South Korea. The fire started before departure and after boarding at around 10:26 pm. Though airport firefighters responded quickly, the fire was intense and spread to gut the aircraft. Officials say all passengers and crew evacuated safely, though at least two persons were reportedly injured during the evacuation.
Emirates: Social Media Slow To Act On Fake Plane Crash Video

Jan 5, 2025 | forbes.com | Marisa Garcia

Dubai-based airline Emirates has issued a statement after a fake video depicting a plane crash in Abu Dhabi has circulated on social media. The video appears to be AI-generated content and originated on TikTok, where several fake plane crash videos have been published. It has been shared by users on other social media platforms and caused concern among the airline’s customers and their families.
How British Airways’ New Concorde-Inspired First Compares To Concorde

Nov 27, 2024 | forbes.com | Marisa Garcia

British Airways has unveiled a new First suite that will be installed on its Airbus A380s, targeting the airline’s most valuable transatlantic customers in the U.S.Inspired by Concorde’s design, the new suite offers an attractive blend of luxury and coziness. While a subsonic flight takes longer, the new British Airways First will be far more comfortable than flying on Concorde ever was.
How US Air Traveler Preferences Differ From Global Counterparts

Nov 25, 2024 | forbes.com | Marisa Garcia

The International Air Transport Association’s 2024 Global Passenger Survey results reveal that air travelers worldwide “prioritize convenience and speed.” That sentiment includes U.S. air travelers. Nick Careen, IATA's Senior Vice President of Operations, Safety, and Security, said, in an announcement of the results, “Passengers want flexibility and transparency when planning and booking travel, plus speed and convenience at the airport.
5 Ways To Survive Air Travel On The Busiest Thanksgiving Ever

Nov 23, 2024 | forbes.com | Marisa Garcia

Air travel will be bustling this Thanksgiving in a record-breaking year so far. Airlines for America expects “an all-time high” of over 31 million passengers over Thanksgiving from November 22 to December 2. That is a 5% increase over last Thanksgiving when airlines served over 29 million passengers. On average, 2.8 million passengers are expected to fly each day of the holiday.
19 Trailblazing Female Travelers Share Their Best Advice for Women Who Want to See the World

Sep 17, 2024 | travelandleisure.com | Marisa Garcia

Women have been blazing trails in travel for generations.
Viral "Manspreading" In-Flight TikTok: How Would You Handle This Rude Passenger Behavior?

Sep 6, 2024 | simpleflying.com | Marisa Garcia

A recent TikTok video shared by a woman passenger who was squeezed on a recent Flair Airlines next to a "manspreading" male has gone viral. Erin Rempel, the young woman who shared her video on TikTok, was stuck in the middle seat during an hour-and-a-half flight from Winnipeg to Edmonton. The woman added the caption "female rage" to express how much this intrusion into her personal space upset her. Through physical cues, Rempel hinted that she was uncomfortable with the offending passenger. "I kept trying to push his legs lightly back to his side to hopefully have him catch my hints," she said to FOX news. When the passenger did not adjust, she was forced to take it one step further by reaching down to grab something and pushing his knee toward him. That finally led the man to adjust himself. Rempel said she did not speak up or ask a flight attendant for assistance because she didn't want to cause a scene. But should she have spoken up and told the passenger immediately to shift hi