United Airlines adds service to Jordan
United Airlines will begin service between Washington Dulles International Airport and Amman, Jordan on May 5, 2022. “We’re expecting next… Read More »
Texas airport eyes $2.5B infrastructure upgrades
San Antonio International Airport has proposed a $2.5 billion infrastructure improvement plan that includes a new terminal. The Texas airport… Read More »
Alaska Airlines names exec to lead sustainability efforts
Alaska Airlines has promoted Diana Birkett Rakow to senior vice president of public affairs and sustainability, a post that includes… Read More »
DFW gets first sustainable fuel, aims at circular economy
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport has received its first delivery of sustainable aviation fuel, kicking off what is designed to be… Read More »
Airport worker decodes ramp signals in video clip
An airport employee has gained notoriety on TikTok with a video that shows a ground worker guiding a plane to… Read More »
Seattle airport opens new concourse
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has opened its new N Concourse after completion of the North Satellite Modernization Project. The concourse includes… Read More »
University, firm team up to train tomorrow’s hoteliers
Students will reap real-life experience at more than 100 hotels via a new joint venture between the University of South… Read More »
Houston Med Center shares space with ‘lunar’ hotel
The 16-story Blossom Hotel Houston has added its lavish accommodations to the city’s vibrant Medical Center, featuring 267 luxury units,… Read More »
Suit charges fraud by Kansas Hard Rock hotel developer
A federal lawsuit accuses Minnesota developer D. Jon Monson of misleading investors who bought $23 million in municipal bonds for… Read More »
Sky’s not the limit for starry-eyed hotel entrepreneur
A Sacramento, Calif., startup called plans to join the space travel privatization craze by opening a luxury resort in the… Read More »
More pet-friendly lodging, but traveling with pets isn’t easy
Demand for pet-friendly lodging is 40% higher this year compared with last year on vacation rental website VRBO, and Hilton… Read More »
Meetings Collection launched by Wyndham at 8 sites
As its name implies, The Meetings Collection, new from Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, aims to host streamlined gatherings through the… Read More »
Guest expectations won’t lag as hotels rebound, execs say
Attendees at this week’s NYU Hospitality Industry Investment Conference are hearing the alert that consumer expectations will rise along with… Read More »
TSA Cares offers option for people with disabilities
Despite sensitivity training, people with disabilities say Transportation Security Administration employees often embarrass and make demands that put them at… Read More »
Luxembourg, Netherlands deemed very high-risk destinations
The CDC added two countries, Luxembourg and Netherlands, to its list of “very high” risk travel destinations this week as… Read More »
Over 200K passengers arrived on reopening day
Federal officials report that 206,990 international passengers landed at US airports on Nov. 8, the first day that vaccinated foreign… Read More »
Air Canada partners with carbon capture company
Air Canada will work with Carbon Engineering on its direct air capture technology. “At Air Canada, we are very focused… Read More »
US airlines honor veterans
US airlines commemorated Veterans Day with solemn reflections on servicemen and women’s contributions and sacrifices. Alaska Airlines arranged an honor… Read More »
Airlines committed to US Aviation Climate Plan
US airlines applaud Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s announcement of the US Aviation Climate Plan, which reinforces the administration’s strong support… Read More »
How airlines are moving toward net-zero travel
The airline industry is investing in carbon capture technology and supporting efforts to increase production of sustainable aviation fuel made… Read More »
US airlines join sustainable fuel alliance
Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and United Airlines have launched an Aviators Group in conjunction with the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance whose… Read More »
Delta inks distribution agreement with Amadeus platform
Delta Air Lines has announced a new distribution agreement with Amadeus, expanding choices for customers and allowing its travel agency… Read More »
Alaska, American upgrade reciprocal elite benefits
Alaska Airlines and American Airlines have made changes to their loyalty programs that make it easier for elite members to… Read More »
Hawaiian spotlights local rum producer
Hawaiian Airlines is spotlighting Ko Hana Distillers, which makes small batches of rum from native varieties of sugar cane on… Read More »
FedEx, UPS CEOs discuss supply chain with Biden
The CEOs of UPS and FedEx joined a conference call with President Joe Biden this week to discuss supply chain… Read More »
Southwest Airlines announces sustainable fuel deal
Southwest Airlines has reached an agreement with the fuel technology firm Velocys to buy 219 million gallons of sustainable aviation… Read More »