FAA allocates $3B of infrastructure funds to airports
The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded the first $3 billion in grants for airports from funds provided by the infrastructure… Read More »
UPS to purchase 19 Boeing 767 Freighters
Boeing announced today that UPS is buying 19 of its 767 Freighter planes. “The Boeing 767 is the most versatile… Read More »
Delta Air Lines begins service to Panama
This week, Delta Air Lines landed its first flight from New York to Panama City. “Delta’s three new routes and… Read More »
United Airlines expects busy holiday travel
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said he anticipates the next two weeks to be the airline’s busiest since the start… Read More »
A4A data: Air traffic shows improvement
According to data from Airlines for America, passenger traffic statistics are showing improvement compared to the worst of the pandemic’s… Read More »
Boeing, Airbus say 5G could harm aviation safety
In a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun and Airbus Americas CEO Jeffrey Knittel urged the… Read More »
French tourism reeling after UK travel ban
France’s ban on British travelers last week has thrown the tourism industry into crisis mode just as the country was… Read More »
Hoteliers weigh future of a la carte fees
Charging extra fees for amenities historically expected by guests as part of room rates will become more common as hotels… Read More »
Court tiff over NYC’s Standard High Line Hotel heats up
A countersuit by the owner of New York City’s Standard High Line Hotel accuses lenders who are seeking foreclosure of… Read More »
Tribe makes history with Las Vegas resort licensing
California-based San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has become the first Native American tribe to own and operate a casino… Read More »
New Boston hotel fee touted as tourism transfusion
Boston hospitality leaders are celebrating the state’s creation of a tourism marketing district that will allow hotels to impose a… Read More »
American Airlines pilot training centers donate bikes
The American Airlines Flight Academy and Charlotte Training Center have donated more than 1,000 bikes to local charities over the… Read More »
No wasting away at Buffett’s booming Margaritaville
The hospitality enterprise singer Jimmy Buffett founded and named for his hit drinkers’ song has burgeoned into a global empire… Read More »
L.A. hotel said to fetch lofty price from Paris firm
Paris-based LVMH reportedly has bought the former Luxe hotel on Los Angeles’ Rodeo Drive for $200 million. The purchase of… Read More »
Orlando, Fla., airport Terminal C nearing completion
Construction of Terminal C at Florida’s Orlando International Airport is now 87% complete, CEO Phil Brown said. The project is… Read More »
Alaska Airlines sponsors holiday skating party
Alaska Airlines teamed up with Olympic figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi’s Always Dream Foundation to sponsor a holiday ice-skating party for… Read More »
CDC is giving away free COVID-19 test kits at airports
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is giving free COVID-19 home test kits to travelers arriving from international destinations… Read More »
Airlines’ apps allow vaccine, testing verification
US airlines have continued to make enhancements to mobile applications, including the capability for passengers.
JetBlue adds new elite frequent flyer tier
JetBlue is adding a new elite tier to its Mosaic loyalty program for the most frequent flyers. Mosaic+ members will… Read More »
Delta builds flexibility into international schedule
Delta Air Lines will be watching bookings closely in coming months in order to allow the airline to stay flexible… Read More »
US airlines warn of 5G flight disruptions
US airlines are warning of widespread flight disruptions from new 5G service planned for January 5. The wireless signals near… Read More »
AAA: 109M Americans to travel for holidays
More than 109 million Americans are expected to travel this holiday season, according to AAA Travel. Most of them will… Read More »
Full comeback cited for L.A. hotel bookings
Los Angeles hotels bested the national average by achieving 100% of their pre-pandemic occupancy levels in October and November, online… Read More »
Sweden’s prince designs new suite for Icehotel
Sweden’s seasonal Icehotel, located above the Arctic circle, has opened its newest luxury suite, Midsummer Night’s Dream, designed by Prince… Read More »
Panama chosen for Hyatt Unbound Central America entry
A 17th-century convent in Panama City will resume operations as the first Central American hotel in the Unbound Collection by… Read More »
Cherokee casinos in N.C. to remain smoke-free
A permanent smoking ban has been enacted at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, N.C., and Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River… Read More »