New CEOs of Walgreens, TIAA offer glimmers of hope
Diversity in the Fortune 500 CEO ranks remains low, but one notable sign of hope in recent months has been… Read More »
Yelp offers Asian-owned businesses new listing labels
Yelp is aiming to bolster support for Asian businesses by giving restaurant and shop owners the option of adding the… Read More »
US airlines develop digital solutions to facilitate travel
American, United and Delta are all rolling out digital tools that allow passengers to upload health data and track travel… Read More »
England’s Alton Towers adds chocolate-themed hotel room
Alton Towers Resort in Staffordshire, England, has opened a chocolate factory-themed room at Alton Towers Hotel in partnership with Cadbury…. Read More »
Reimagined airline cabins give everyone a window seat
New designs for airline cabins that have been recognized with Crystal Cabin Awards include a “coffee house” style that makes… Read More »
Booking site offers $2,741 prize to non-travelers
Ten consumers will each receive “tax write-offs” of $2,741 from Hotels.com in the form of two gift cards for future… Read More »
Delta to resume in-flight snacks, hot food on some flights
Delta will resume in-flight snack service with some new additions on domestic and select short-haul international flights beginning April 14… Read More »
Fauci: Federal vaccine passport unlikely
Dr. Anthony Fauci says a federal mandate requiring vaccine passports for travel is unlikely, echoing signals from the Biden administration… Read More »
CDC: Travel is “low risk” for fully vaccinated
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revised their COVID-19 guidance to say traveling is “low risk” for fully… Read More »
American marks AAdvantage anniversary with a month of prizes
American Airlines is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its AAdvantage program with a month of daily games that allow frequent… Read More »
New tech, “Zoom fatigue” may fuel business travel return
Many professionals are starting to experience “Zoom fatigue” and are eager to get back on the road to interact with… Read More »
Alaska CEO on corporate identity, diversity, meditation
In an interview, new Alaska CEO Ben Minicucci discusses his family’s immigrant experience, diversity, meditation and his relationship with outgoing… Read More »
Construction begins on Pittsburgh airport terminal
Contractors are installing barricades and have closed a taxiway as construction kicks off on a $1.39 billion, 700,000-square-foot terminal at… Read More »
FAA issues $627.7M for airport upgrades
The Federal Aviation Administration has allocated $627.7 million in grants to improve airports. Major and regional airports are among 390… Read More »
United expanding pilot recruitment to diverse groups
United Airlines’ flight school, United Aviate Academy, plans to train 5,000 new pilots by 2030, with goals for half of… Read More »
Southwest recalls pilots as air travel continues to recover
Southwest Airlines is recalling pilots from voluntary leave as of June 1 as the airline expects demand, and its schedule,… Read More »
Bangladesh grounds domestic flights as new COVID wave hits
Bangladesh has imposed a ban on passengers flights from European countries, except Britain, as well as 12 other countries, while… Read More »
JetBlue to offer Sport 24 content onboard
JetBlue will be the first airline to offer Sport 24 programming to passengers. The inflight entertainment option will debut on… Read More »
American facilitates National Parks Foundation donations
American Airlines is marking Earth Day on April 22 and National Park Week, set for April 17-25, by allowing frequent… Read More »
UPS orders 10 eVTOLs from Beta Technologies
UPS expects to take delivery of 10 electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft from Beta Technologies in 2024 and has… Read More »
American’s maintenance crew, aircraft, back at work
Employees are being called back to work at American Airlines’ maintenance base in Tulsa, Okla., and the aircraft that were… Read More »
How to get a travel business up and running
Those who are interested in jumpstarting a travel agency have a few of options, including acquiring an existing agency or… Read More »
Royal Caribbean, Genting extend cruise-to-nowhere pilot
Royal Caribbean International and Genting Cruise Lines have been operating two cruise ships out of Singapore since November with no… Read More »
Covac Global flies travelers with COVID-19 home
Travelers who are worried about testing positive for COVID-19 in a foreign country can sign up with evacuation service company… Read More »
Hilton: Pandemic-related safety measures are here to stay
Contactless service, hybrid meeting spaces and lobbies that allow the option not to socialize are among seven pandemic-wrought hospitality changes… Read More »
Accor’s UK digital hotel gives glimpse into future
The new Accor hotel at Ibis Styles London Gloucester Road in London is the French chain’s first fully digital hotel… Read More »