Extra tab for hotel services draws interest, skepticism
Charging for perks such as early check-ins and pool use has caught on with one US hotel chain, but most… Read More »
COVID-19 a factor in air passenger count drop in Aug.
The US air passenger count dipped from 2,004,220 per day in the first two weeks in July to 1,973,077 for… Read More »
Survey: Majority of travelers support vaccine passports
A survey from Upgraded Points found that 81.8% of Americans support vaccination passports and 54.9% support them for travel. “The… Read More »
Delta upgrades premium cabin menus
Delta Air Lines is upgrading its premium cabin menus, and passengers traveling from San Francisco to Boston and New York… Read More »
American adjusts schedules, training operations to accommodate demand
American Airlines is extending operation of its pilot training base in Charlotte, N.C., citing “the single largest increase in leisure… Read More »
US airlines ramp up hiring plans
The demand for pilots at aviation companies, including major airlines, has been steadily increasing during the first half of the… Read More »
Video shows fire suppression test at new United facility
United Airlines has posted a video showing a safety test at its nearly complete maintenance facility, in which the fire… Read More »
Airlines reroute flights around Afghanistan
United Airlines is among major international airlines rerouting flights away from the airspace over Afghanistan as that country succumbs to… Read More »
$17K per night buys regal treatment in this Fla. suite
What is it about the 16th-floor Royal Suite at Florida’s Four Seasons Resort Orlando that enables it to command $17,000… Read More »
Texas city greenlights hotel/convention center project
City Council members in Abilene, Texas, have approved funding for an $82 million hotel project in the city’s downtown as… Read More »
$2.7B Apple Leisure buy will push Hyatt to luxury top
Hyatt Hotels Corp. is poised to command the world’s largest all-inclusive luxury report portfolio with its newly announced agreement to… Read More »
Okla. casino-resort expands with hotel, gaming options
Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant, Okla., has completed an expansion that includes a 21-story hotel, lounges and restaurants. The… Read More »
VICI “could not be more excited” about MGM Growth deal
VICI Properties CEO Edward Pitoniak says the REIT “could not be more excited” about the recent acquisition of MGM Growth… Read More »
Hotel workers, industry spar over pace of rehiring
As occupancy climbs from its pandemic trough, many employees and their union leaders accuse the hotel industry of undermining their… Read More »
Hotel buyers must check out potential costs
Hotel investors hoping to snap up distressed properties in the pandemic’s wake face several caveats affecting the pocketbook, warns Richard… Read More »
Nev. resort draws Raiders, fans, officials’ cheers
Fans can mingle with members and ex-members of the Las Vegas Raiders organization at the upscale M Resort and casino,… Read More »
Mo. airport begins work on innovative new terminal
Missouri’s Kansas City International Airport has started work on a new 39-gate terminal. The facility will feature an array of… Read More »
Pilot spends retirement flying for nonprofit
Gary Dyson, a US Air Force veteran and retired chief pilot for FedEx, now spends his time volunteering at Orbis… Read More »
Southwest Airlines pilot pays visit to young fan
When Southwest Airlines Capt. Brian Udell heard that a young passenger was seeking him out to get an autograph, he… Read More »
US airlines waive fees ahead of Tropical Storm Grace
As Tropical Storm Grace streaks across the Caribbean, disrupting travel, US airlines are offering travel waivers to affected passengers. American, Delta,… Read More »
JetBlue will expand presence at London Heathrow
JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes explained the carrier is already looking to secure more landing slots at London’s Heathrow Airport following… Read More »
Canada to require vaccination for air travelers
The Canada government stated it will require all travelers on commercial aircraft, trains and cruise ships to be vaccinated, a… Read More »
Ravn Alaska flyers can earn Alaska Airlines miles
Ravn Alaska passengers can now opt to earn Alaska Airlines miles for travel on the regional airline. “Working with regional… Read More »
United adjusts policies for basic economy tickets
United Airlines will permit basic economy passengers to make no fee changes to tickets through the end of the year,… Read More »
Delta offers a preview of new NYC terminal
Construction continues to progress on Delta Air Lines’ new terminal at New York City’s LaGuardia Airport that will serve as… Read More »
Chicago’s Drake Hotel aiming for $250M sale take
Chicago’s iconic Drake Hotel is expected to fetch a $250 million price as its principal owners, the Brashears family and… Read More »