Gerard Basset scholarships aim to diversify wine industry
The Gerard Basset Wine Education Charitable Foundation is partnering with Liquid Icons on launching The Golden Vines Diversity Scholarships, two… Read More »
Burger King apologizes, deletes Women’s Day tweet
David Miami’s International Women’s Day campaign for Burger King featured a full-page ad in The New York Times to introduce… Read More »
The force behind the 15 Percent Pledge
The killing of George Floyd sparked designer Aurora James’ decision to launch the 15 Percent Pledge, but her challenge to… Read More »
Wendy’s hires 1st chief of diversity, equity and inclusion
Wendy’s has tapped the former chief diversity officer for the City of Columbus, Ohio, Beverly Stallings-Johnson as its first chief… Read More »
Entrepreneurs expand Black and Mobile delivery service
David Cabello got food delivery down to a science and was making a living delivering for Caviar in Philadelphia, but… Read More »
Starbucks names top execs to diversity, inclusion team
Starbucks has promoted Dennis Brockman to senior vice president and global chief inclusion and diversity officer and Michael Hines to… Read More »
Travel is becoming more vegan friendly
The increasing popularity of veganism is creating an opportunity for travel advisors to help vegan travelers find hotels and restaurants…. Read More »
Ease the travel experience with these apps
Whether you are trying to navigate around an unfamiliar city or airport, figure out the appropriate tip or organize your… Read More »
US air travel to Pacific Mexico is booming
Air traffic from the US to the airport serving Puerto Vallarta and the surrounding area on Mexico’s Pacific coast is… Read More »
EU reviewing airlines’ handling of cancellations
Passenger rights is one of the issues under review by the European Commission, which is looking to how air carriers… Read More »
Southwest plans service to 3 new cities
Southwest Airlines is launching three more cities to its route map: Bellingham, Wash.; Eugene, Ore.; and Myrtle Beach, S.C. The… Read More »
Frequent fliers ready to take off
Many frequent fliers are looking forward to returning to traveling after being grounded due to the pandemic. “The rhythm is… Read More »
US air travel to Pacific Mexico is booming
Air traffic from the US to the airport serving Puerto Vallarta and the surrounding area on Mexico’s Pacific coast is… Read More »
FAA paints optimistic outlook for airport construction
Airport construction plans have scarcely been affected by the pandemic, with an estimated $43.6 billion in projects during the next… Read More »
Recaro will provide seats for Alaska’s new 737 Max fleet
Alaska Airlines is extending its partnership with seating supplier Recaro, which will outfit its new 737 Max fleet. “Guests love… Read More »
CEO Carol Tome explains her “calling” to UPS
Carol Tome was prepared for retirement when she was invited to interview for the CEO position at UPS, but she… Read More »
Air Canada expands cargo fleet
As Air Canada prepares to jump into the e-commerce market, the airline is also increasing its cargo capacity by reactivating… Read More »
Airlines celebrate employees on International Women’s Day
US Airlines marked International Women’s Day by highlighting their female crew members. American Airlines assembled an all-female flight crew, mirroring… Read More »
Airlines urge standards for health credentials
Airlines for America joined labor and travel industry groups in urging the federal government to adopt standards for temporary COVID-19… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Adds New Destinations From New York La Guardia Airport
Spirit Airlines today announced the addition of routes to three fresh destinations from New York’s La Guardia Airport (LGA), as well… Read More »
Frontier Takes Another Flyer on an IPO
Frontier Airlines filed for an Initial Public Offering on Monday, less than a year after it withdrew similar plans when… Read More »
JetBlue Flight Changes Course After Man Refuses To Wear a Mask
A JetBlue flight from New York to Cancun was forced to divert to Fort Lauderdale after a passenger refused to… Read More »
Caribbean Airlines Launching Barbados Flights
Caribbean Airlines will launch non-stop flights between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Barbados’ Grantley Adams International Airport… Read More »
Singapore Airlines To Test IATA Travel Pass
Singapore International Airlines (SIA) on Monday said it will be the world’s first airline to test the International Air Transport… Read More »
Airline Groups Pleading for Standardized COVID-19 Credentials System
Airline officials and other trade groups are looking to United States President Joe Biden and his administration to develop and… Read More »
Airlines Want CDC To Revise Guidance on Vaccinated Travelers
The airline industry, through its lobby group Airlines for America (A4A), is asking the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention… Read More »