Southwest’s route expansion attracts business travelers
Southwest Airlines’ decision to add 18 new routes during the pandemic, mostly to small cities that are tourist destinations, is… Read More »
Airlines honor Martin Luther King Jr.
As airlines marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Alaska Airlines highlighted Chicago-based Ade, who designed an aircraft honoring King and… Read More »
AT&T, Verizon plan to adjust 5G service near airports
Ahead of the planned January 19 launch of new 5G service, AT&T and Verizon have agreed to temporarily delay the… Read More »
Southwest’s route expansion attracts business travelers
Southwest Airlines’ decision to add 18 new routes during the pandemic, mostly to small cities that are tourist destinations, is… Read More »
Delta to implement nonbinary policy by year’s end
Delta Air Lines says it plans to begin treating nonbinary travelers equally in the fourth quarter, although the company had… Read More »
TSA reports lowest air passenger count since April
The Transportation Security Administration screened about 1.1 million people at airport checkpoints on Jan. 11, the lowest daily number since… Read More »
FAA sees decline in unruly behavior
Reports of bad behavior by air passengers decreased significantly after the Federal Aviation Administration adopted a “zero tolerance” policy in… Read More »
Airlines ask Canadian government to drop testing mandate
Air Canada joined with aviation stakeholders in urging the Canadian government to lift COVID-19 testing requirements for arriving international air… Read More »
Airlines offer rebooking amid winter storms
Airlines offered complimentary rebooking to affected passengers as winter storms hit the eastern US over the weekend.
Boeing engineer who led development of 737 MAX to retire
Boeing Co (BA.N) executive Michael Teal, a veteran top engineer on its 777X and 737 MAX programs, is set to… Read More »
Hotel insiders ponder supply crisis lessons, outlook
The supply chain disruption has taught valuable — and costly — lessons to hoteliers about the need for more planning… Read More »
Calif. county aims to buy hotel to help homeless people
Officials in Placer County, Calif., will seek $16.7 million from the state’s Project Homekey program to purchase a hotel to… Read More »
Moliving mini-hotels ease impact of easy living
Modular, movable lodging units that impart a luxury feel with minimal financial and environmental damage are entrepreneur Jordan Bem’s answer… Read More »
Rules exception paves way for Extell’s NYC hotel tower
Extell Development’s plans for a 51-story hotel tower in Midtown New York City have won approval, taking advantage of a… Read More »
Sanya Hello Kitty Resort in China to include Hyatt hotel
The Keyestone Group has announced plans to a new 52-acre theme park called Sanya Hello Kitty Resort is coming to… Read More »
NewcrestImage aligns with Aimbridge after Summit selloff
Aimbridge Hospitality will assume hotel management agreement rights from hotel developer NewcrestImage, which recently sold its 27-hotel portfolio to Summit… Read More »
American extends expiration date of upgrades
American Airlines is extending the expiration date on upgrade certificates earned in 2019 and 2020 to July 31. The carrier… Read More »
Delta Air Lines to give workers profit-sharing bonus
Delta Air Lines will give employees a profit-sharing bonus on Employee Appreciation Day, Feb. 14. Delta CEO Ed Bastian applauded… Read More »
Alaska Airlines changes elite upgrade process
Alaska Airlines is making changes to its upgrade process. The new policy emphasizes fare class in determining priority and changes… Read More »
FAA 5G restrictions prohibit instrument landings at dozens of US airports
The Federal Aviation Administration has published hundreds of notices outlining restrictions on instrument-aided landings at some 100 US airports due… Read More »
Southwest Airlines spotlights Ayuda’s work on trafficking
To mark National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Southwest Airlines is highlighting Ayuda, one of its charitable partners. The… Read More »
FAA cuts fuel use with improved aircraft descent processes
The Federal Aviation Administration introduced 42 new “descent profiles” for large airports in 2021 with the aim of decreasing aircraft… Read More »
Delta Air sees a fast recovery from Omicron turbulence
Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL.N) on Thursday reported higher quarterly earnings on the back of strong holiday travel demand and… Read More »
Residential ship is for the hard-core traveler
Cruising is going to a new level with Storylines residential ship with one-to-four-bedroom apartments available fully furnished for sale or… Read More »
Hotel, leisure workers stand apart with real-wage hikes
Hospitality and leisure workers were the only cohort to see gains in real wages last year, as US workers overall… Read More »
Marriott, Allianz team up to offer travel insurance
US residents who book stays via Marriott International’s website or mobile app will be allowed to purchase travel insurance through… Read More »