Washington Post--A new technology that could make your inflight WiFi a heck of a lot faster just got regulatory approval from the Federal Aviation Administration- meaning that on some flights, your Internet might actually become usable again. Gogo said Monday it's won clearance to start rolling out 2Ku, a connection technology that it says will boost download speeds by up to 20 times over more conventional technology. The big difference? Unlike many of the air-to-ground connections that make up your inflight WiFi experience right now - in which airplanes relay customers' Internet traffic to a limited number of skyward-facing cell towers on Earth - the new system routes Internet traffic through orbiting satellites, which can allow for top download speeds of 70 megabits per second. Gogo is installed on more than 2,000 aircraft across several major airlines.

This UK version of Global Entry is recommended for those who often travel to the UK. This expedited entry program is a new service launched by the UK Border Force to give faster and more convenient entry to the UK for nationals from the United States. Membership costs £70.  Click here for complete details. Membership in Registered Traveler include the following benefits:

A new runway and air traffic control tower opened Thursday at Chicago O'Hare. Runway 10R-28L, the fifth east-west parallel runway at the airport, is located on the south airfield. It will be used primarily for arrivals. The runway is the farthest one from the terminal. Planes landing there will have a 20-minute taxi to the gate. In good weather, the airport anticipates a 24% increase in airport arrival rates (from 92 to 114 flights per hour) because of the new runway. Construction on the $516 million runway and taxiway system began in spring 2011, after American and United signed an agreement with the city to continue with O'Hare's modernization program. The new $41 million air traffic control tower was built to manage operations for the new runway.

More than two-thirds of professionals, ranging from Millennials to over 65 years of age, prefer meeting in-person over any other collaboration, according to a recent study by Hilton Worldwide of business professionals across the U.S., UK and China. The study also examined the role of coffee and tea in meetings and found the following: 

In response to the study's findings, Hilton launched a global coffee promotion, providing complimentary coffee or tea for the first meeting break at participating Hilton properties. 

OANDA Currency Converter: If you're traveling internationally, converting currencies in your head can be painful. By using any standard currency converter on your smartphone, you'll wipe these headaches away. The OANDA Currency Converter stands out among the rest with its sleek styling and quick ability to factor the typical ATM rate (2 percent) or credit card rate (3 percent) into the conversion. http://www.oanda.com/mobile/

Field Trip: People will confuse you with a native as you lead them to under-the-radar eateries while rattling off fun facts and local history. Based on your current location and interests, this app recommends what to see, eat, and do around you, and will notify you as soon as you get close to something interesting (food and drink, architecture, history), drawing from websites like Zagat and Atlas Obscura. https://www.fieldtripper.com/

The Internet theoretically makes it easier to research and book your own travel, so why would you work with a travel advisor? Below are 5 key reasons. It all comes back to one idea: travel often creates lifetime memories. Why not do it better? Online travel agencies have seen a dramatic drop in usage to 58% percent, down from 84% the previous year. A Travel Weekly survey reported that 77% of travelers who used an advisor were extremely or very satisfied.

On an Azamara Club Cruises voyage, the world is your oyster. Take a stroll through a downtown Barcelona market, snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef, or experience a day in the shoes of a Hong Kong resident. With Destination Immersion, meaning longer stays, more overnights, and night touring, you'll have more time to enjoy local life and authentic culture-all over the world. After a day or night onshore, you'll come back to the relaxed, club-like atmosphere of our award-winning ships. We're the voyage for those who love travel. And we have a feeling you do. Contact your Protravel agent for VIP perks.