Air Canada extends Caribbean, Mexico suspension
With government restrictions unchanging, Air Canada will continue its suspension of flights to Mexico and the Caribbean through May. The… Read More »
United plans seatback entertainment on older aircraft
United Airlines plans to retrofit some older aircraft with seatback entertainment systems, as well as adding more overhead bin space… Read More »
Southwest plans two routes from Eugene, Ore.
Southwest Airlines has unveiled its plans for Eugene, Ore., which the airline is adding to its route map this summer…. Read More »
Alaska to offer vaccines at select airports
The state of Alaska plans to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to travelers at four airports. The program is to launch in… Read More »
American plans 90% domestic capacity this summer
American Airlines plans to operate more than 90% of the domestic schedule and 80% of the international capacity it flew… Read More »
United to resume Denver-Humboldt County, Calif. service
United Airlines will resume service June 3 between Denver and Humboldt County, Calif. The route has been suspended since April… Read More »
FedEx close to deal on Wash. airport facility
FedEx could be operating out of Paine Field in Everett, Wash., by the end of 2021. The company is reportedly… Read More »
Reagan National debuts concourse, retires infamous gate
Washington, D.C.-area Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has unveiled a 14-gate passenger concourse, and will soon close the unpopular Gate… Read More »
American cuts South American routes
American Airlines is suspending or reducing service to six South American cities, citing “reduced customer demand related to COVID-19.” The… Read More »
Atlas Air founder’s aviation success story
Michael Chowdry’s love of aviation took the Pakistani immigrant from a crop dusting gig to success as the founder of… Read More »
How to meet today’s estimated tax deadline
Tax experts discuss how sole proprietors, partners and S corporations should figure and pay the first of the estimated quarterly… Read More »
Airline ticket sales skyrocket 82% in March
Airline ticket sales by travel agencies jumped 82% in March over February, ARC reports. Passenger trips rose by 54% for… Read More »
Holland America to offer “Have It All” cruises
Holland America will be offering special “Have It All” packages starting this week. The special is available on cruises from… Read More »
Destination marketer raises $3M in seed funding
Startup Bandwango has raised $3 million in seed funding. The startup, which has more than 200 clients, helps destinations market… Read More »
Los Angeles welcomes back tourists
The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board created an in-house campaign, produced by Plus Plus, which is encouraging visitors by… Read More »
New ways for travel advisors to think about fees
A new survey by Travel Experts finds that travel advisors are changing their fee structures. The subscription model has a… Read More »
Review of COVID-19 hotels ordered in Calif. county
Officials in California’s San Diego County have agreed to pay San Diego State University $140,000 for a review of the… Read More »
Survey finds new attitude toward sustainable travel
A new survey by travel network Virtuoso finds that travelers are resuming their adventures with a new attitude about their… Read More »
Developers consider conversions of NYC buildings
New York City’s empty offices and vacant hotels are being eyed by some developers for possible conversion to other property… Read More »
Atlanta site will be home to 40-story Signia by Hilton
Construction was scheduled to begin this week on a 40-story hotel on the Georgia World Congress Center Authority campus in… Read More »
Curator grows roster to 8 with Sage addition
Curator Hotel & Resort Collection has added Sage Hospitality Group as its eighth founding member. Sage brings 10 of its… Read More »
Report: Choice Hotels leader’s Chicago Tribune bid stalls
Choice Hotels International Chairman Stewart Bainum is looking for new support in his effort to buy the Chicago Tribune after… Read More »
IAWA appoints Guilfoyle as president-elect
The International Aviation Womens Association has appointed Kathleen Guilfoyle as president-elect. Guilfoyle will serve as IAWA’s chief operations officer and… Read More »
Airlines to deploy widebody planes on domestic routes
Airlines will be deploying widebody planes on longer domestic routes this summer as demand for domestic destinations continues to recover…. Read More »
American partners with Dream Flights to honor WWII vets
American Airlines will serve as the official carrier for Dream Flights for the second year. The nonprofit organization honors World… Read More »
Federal aid will largely fund S.D. airport work
With the addition of emergency pandemic funding, federal grants will probably foot the bill for improvements at South Dakota airports… Read More »