United Airlines opens flight training school
United Airlines officially opened United Aviate Academy, its flight academy, on Thursday, and welcomed its inaugural class, 80% of whom… Read More »
JetBlue CEO: Flight demand beginning to rebound
Based on recent trends, JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes said travel demand has started rebounding and the airline is “poised to… Read More »
Southwest’s 737 Max order likely to rise in 2022
Southwest Airlines has firm orders in place for 77 Boeing 737 Max aircraft in 2022 and options for an additional… Read More »
Alaska Airlines predicts return to full capacity by summer
Alaska Airlines expects to return to pre-pandemic passenger capacity by this summer, according to CEO Ben Minicucci. “We expect the… Read More »
Delta, Air Canada fly athletes to Beijing Olympics
Delta Air Lines and Air Canada flew Olympic athletes to Beijing this week in aircraft with commemorative livery and special… Read More »
FAA chief to testify at U.S. House hearing on 5G impact on aviation safety
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to testify before a Feb. 3 U.S. House of Representatives… Read More »
Southwest Airlines expects loss in Q1 after first profit in 2 years
Southwest Airlines (LUV.N) on Jan. 27 reported its first quarterly profit in two years, but warned of a loss in… Read More »
Aeromexico reaches $40 million deal with creditors in bankruptcy exit boost
Grupo Aeromexico has reached a $40-million deal with a group of unsecured creditors to withdraw their objection to the airline’s… Read More »
Proposed green aviation fuel tax incentives still fall short
Tax incentives for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in U.S. President Biden’s stalled Build Back Better legislation are not enough for… Read More »
Textron sees higher business jet production
Textron Inc (TXT.N) expects to continue ramping up business jet production in 2022 on demand from wealthy travelers, but broader… Read More »
EU wants to set new standard for pandemic travel
The European Union is asking member nations to make a traveler’s situation the key determinant on whether they can travel…. Read More »
Resort fees face federal consumer watchdog scrutiny
Add-on charges by resort hotels are on a list of so-called “junk fees” that the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau… Read More »
Historic Westin San Jose, Calif., sells at loss
The seller of the Westin San Jose says it sold the California landmark in a deal worth $62.3 million, though… Read More »
Koi Nation, Chickasaw Nation join forces on Calif. Casino
Koi Nation has partnered with the Chickasaw Nation on the development of the Shiloh Casino & Resort, a facility that… Read More »
Dream job: Hotels rise to sleep’s role as guest draw
Sleep enhancement for guests is wide awake as a wellness offering for hotels, with amenities ranging from sleep coaches to… Read More »
Luxury travel rebounding quickly
The luxury travel sector is recovering faster than the budget sector, GlobalData.com reports. Vita Brillanti President Emily Brillanti said she… Read More »
Perks pumped up for Marriott Bonvoy members
Marriott International is sweetening its Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program, offering members 1,000 bonus points and an additional Elite Night Credit… Read More »
Obstacles stand between converting hotels to housing
Many details stand between Mayor Eric Adams’ pledge to convert abandoned hotels into affordable housing and actual accomplishments, observers say…. Read More »
Stress-reduction facilities gain popularity at airports
Meditation rooms and other facilities designed to calm stress are becoming more common at airports, both in premium lounges and… Read More »
Mont. airport to open $70M concourse in spring
Missoula Montana Airport is on track to open a new $70 million passenger concourse this spring. Completing the terminal will… Read More »
Air Canada expands German hub
Air Canada is expanding its cargo facility in Frankfurt, Germany, as part of the airline’s plan to increase freight operations…. Read More »
Southwest CEO discusses recovery, demand for business travel
Southwest CEO Gary Kelly shared his outlook on the airline’s recovery in an interview on CNBC, citing rising demand for… Read More »
Delta adds artisan items, makes amenity kits greener
Delta Air Lines will begin offering amenity kits in February that include items made by artisans in the Mexican states… Read More »
Voters support postponing 5G rollout near airports
A Morning Consult/Politico poll found that 69% of Democrats, 63% of Republicans and 64% of independents support the decision to… Read More »
New Southwest CEO discusses hiring goals
Southwest Airlines will hire “tens of thousands” of new employees, grow its fleet to 1,000 aircraft and bring reliability back… Read More »
Airlines offer flexibility as storm approaches Northeast
JetBlue, Delta, United, Southwest and American are offering complimentary rebooking to passengers as a winter storm is expected to hit… Read More »