Southwest’s new podcast focuses on its history
Southwest Airlines is starting a podcast celebrating stories from its 50-year history. “Is This Seat Open?” will be hosted by… Read More »
American Airlines adds flights for HBCU Classic
American Airlines will add additional nonstop flights between Jackson, Miss., and Miami to accommodate passengers traveling to the HBCU Classic…. Read More »
Air Canada’s new cargo routes focus on Latin America
The first routes Air Canada will add as part of its cargo service expansion this fall will carry freight from… Read More »
Delta Air Lines resumes premium hot meal service
Delta Air Lines resuming hot meal service in premium cabins on transcontinental flights. Premium passengers flying from Los Angeles will… Read More »
American hub at DFW celebrates 40th anniversary
American Airlines is marking 40 years since Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport became a hub airport. The airline launched service to… Read More »
SpaceX could make in-flight Wi-Fi better
SpaceX reports that it’s talking with airlines about using the Starlink satellite constellation to provide Wi-Fi access to passengers on… Read More »
Southwest adds cities, resumes Caribbean routes
Southwest Airlines is adding two new cities to its network with flights to Syracuse, N.Y., from Baltimore and Orlando, Fla.,… Read More »
Spirit expands into Miami market
Spirit Airlines is expanding into Miami, a market dominated by American Airlines. The budget airline will start 30 flights out… Read More »
Canada to drop hotel quarantine for vaccinated citizens
Canada plans to begin relaxing its travel rules by dropping a mandatory, expensive hotel quarantine for citizens, permanent residents and… Read More »
CDC revises COVID-19 travel alerts
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revised its travel warnings, moving 61 countries from “Level 4” to “Level… Read More »
Curacao is coming back to life
Curacao is reopening to tourists as it eases restrictions including its curfew. Flights from the US are resuming, and Hilton… Read More »
New Orlando training website available for advisors
Travel advisors can access online learning about Orlando at a new website called Love and Learn Orlando, hosted by Visit… Read More »
Virtual tech can be used to promote hotels, destinations
Virtual and augmented reality can help travel advisers and travelers get a unique look at destinations and hotels. Once on… Read More »
How to ease back into business travel
If the idea of resuming business trips is causing anxiety or discomfort, it may help to thoroughly review current travel… Read More »
Green-driven Hawaii hotel puts money where values lie
The Soul Community Planet Hotel in Hilo, Hawaii, part of a chain of eco-oriented properties launched in 2020, is making… Read More »
Renovations at N.Y. casino-resort in progress
An extensive renovation project is underway at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y., operated by the Oneida Indian Nation…. Read More »
New England lodging takes fast lane back from pandemic
New England hoteliers and government are touting high vaccination rates among employees and guests as they hustle to meet pent-up… Read More »
5-star downtown Kansas City hotel still on the table
After being proposed in 2018, Kansas City, Mo.’s first five-star hotel is still being considered, although developers are seeking public… Read More »
Extended Stay sale to Blackstone-Starwood sealed
Shareholders of Extended Stay America voted last week to approve sale of the chain to Blackstone Group and Starwood Capital… Read More »
Hotels consider a potential future with fewer workers
As the travel industry recovers, hotel leaders are considering whether they can function with fewer workers than they once did…. Read More »
TSA screens 2M people, highest since March 2020
The Transportation Security Administration screened more than two million people at US airports on both Friday and Sunday for the… Read More »
Alaska Airlines plans codesharing with Qatar Airways
Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways have filed for permission with the Department of Transportation to begin a codeshare partnership in… Read More »
United Airlines says travel demand will prevent layoffs
United Airlines informed its staff that it will not furlough when federal payroll aid expires in October. The airline cited… Read More »
IATA: Action required to reopen US-UK travel
IATA’s Director General Willie Walsh urged leaders to reopen the US and UK market, which have suffered “enormous economic and… Read More »
Hyatt Centric Debuts in North Carolina With Hyatt Centric SouthPark Charlotte
Hyatt Centric SouthPark Charlotte celebrated its grand opening June 10th in SouthPark, Charlotte’s premier retail and business district. Designed with an… Read More »
Delta Brings Back Hot Meals for Delta One, First Class Customers
Delta Air Lines said today it will bring back fresh, hot meals to Delta One and First Class customers flying… Read More »