Latin American air cargo recovers with a vengeance
At the end of October, LATAM Cargo stepped up its freighter flights from Huntsville International Airport in Alabama from one… Read More »
Global tourism rebounds strongly after COVID-19
Prior to the pandemic, the worldwide travel and tourism industry accounted for just over 10% of global GDP. After a… Read More »
Hawaii’s Economy Is Essentially Recession-Proof, State Says
Hawaii’s Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) released its fourth-quarter ‘2022 Statistical and Economic Report’ on Wednesday, revealing… Read More »
A Turkish Airlines Airbus A330 diverted to Karachi due to disruptive passenger
On Saturday, December 3rd, a Turkish Airlines flight traveling from Turkey’s Istanbul Airport (IST) to Thailand’s Phuket International Airport (HKT)… Read More »
Travel leaders arrive in Saudi as it plans to be at the top of tourists’ destination
With its stunning heritage sites, €306 billion futuristic mega-city, and Arabian hospitality, Saudi has emerged as one of the world’s… Read More »
Saudi Arabia Reveals Plans To Build One of the World’s Biggest Airports
Amid Saudi Arabia’s present push to boost international tourism, the Kingdom announced plans this week to develop a new airport,… Read More »
Palace Resorts Eyes Expansion into Saudi Arabia
Mexican luxury all-inclusive chain Palace Resorts could be headed for Saudi Arabia. Gibrán Chapur, executive vice-president of Palace Resorts, said… Read More »
FlySafair and Menzies Aviation expand partnership across South Africa
Menzies Aviation has expanded its partnership with South African low-fare carrier, FlySafair, from one to seven airports. The five-year agreement… Read More »
Amtrak Winter Park Express Booking Now for 2023 Season
All aboard the Amtrak Winter Park Express—your ticket between Denver and the base of the slopes at Winter Park Resort—voted… Read More »
Rolls-Royce uses hydrogen produced with wind and tidal power to test jet engine
Plans to reduce the significant environmental effects of aviation took a step forward this week after Rolls-Royce and easyJet said… Read More »
European Commission approves ban on short domestic flights across France
The European Commission approved a measure by the French government to ban short domestic flights when an equivalent train journey… Read More »
Comedy duo host emergency evacuation slide ‘party’ thanks to Rex Airlines
Most modern commercial aircraft are equipped with an emergency evacuation slide. While it’s comforting to know that you are covered… Read More »
Aero Contractors to restart flights with six aircraft after four-month halt
Aero Contractors Company of Nigeria Limited (ACN), known as Aero Contractors, will restart flights on December 5, 2022 after a… Read More »
Qantas’ busy summer ahead with new routes and the return of another A380
As the Southern Hemisphere officially enters the summer season, Australian flag carrier Qantas provided an industry update which included new… Read More »
Biden welcomes Airbus and Boeing CEOs to state dinner
The first official state dinner held by the Joe Biden administration had a wide-ranging guest list that included the Chief… Read More »
Russia delays PD-35, ambitious turbofan for CR929
The Aviadvigatel PD-35 high-bypass turbofan being developed by Russia’s United Engine Corporation (UEC) has been delayed by two years. “Regarding… Read More »
Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways announce partnership
Singapore Airlines (SIA1) (SINGY) and Thai Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to form a strategic partnership. According… Read More »
SWISS announces in-flight dining collaboration with After Seven
SWISS has partnered with Michelin-starred After Seven restaurant in Canton Valais to serve its First and Business Class travellers culinary… Read More »
British Airways launches Paramount+ on board
British Airways provided a very special stunt on 1 December to passengers at its Heathrow Airport hub that featured a… Read More »
Avianca Cargo adds three service levels
Avianca Cargo has launched three service levels based on the speed of service required. The Latin American carrier’s three new… Read More »
K-Mile Asia to provide freighter flights for SF Express
Bangkok-based K-Mile Asia will provide charter flights between Thailand and China on behalf of express giant SF Express. The carrier… Read More »
Woman arrested after trying to open airplane door at 37,000 feet and bites passenger
A woman was arrested after trying to open an airplane door mid-flight and viciously attacking a passenger who tried to… Read More »
Let Travel Agent Academy Direct Your Gaze to Sarasota, Florida’s Artistic Masterpiece
Putting Sarasota Back on Your Radar for Discerning Travelers As a top Florida destination, Sarasota is truly a masterpiece of… Read More »
United Airlines Announces Leadership Change and Eco-Friendly Investments
United Airlines announced several changes to help shape the brand and its long-term direction. From a leadership perspective, the carrier… Read More »
Courtyard by Marriott Mazatlan Beach Resort Makes Debut in Mexico
Marriott Bonvoy announced the opening of the new Courtyard By Marriott Mazatlan Beach Resort, making it the first Courtyard resort… Read More »
Ryanair and Shell sign sustainable fuel agreement
Ryanair and Shell have signed a Memo of Understanding (MOU) to supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at over 200… Read More »