American frequent flyers can swap miles for COVID-19 tests
American Airlines frequent flyers can now redeem points for at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are offered through a partnership with… Read More »
American Airlines simulator designer discusses career path
For Stephanie Bixel, a meeting with an Air Force recruiter and an aptitude test led to training in electronic warfare… Read More »
Alaska Airlines’ completes first 737 Max 9 flight
Alaska Airlines’ first 737 Max 9 completed its first passenger flights following thorough testing and verification of its processes. The… Read More »
Delta hopes to bring all inactive pilots back by fall
Delta Air Lines plans to bring all of the 1,700 pilots on inactive status back to active duty by the… Read More »
FedEx, UPS begin shipping 3rd COVID-19 vaccine
FedEx and UPS have begun moving shipments of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine, which arrived at their hubs in… Read More »
Emirates Introduces Empty-Seat Booking Option for Economy Class
Travelers with a sufficient budget who desire optimum personal space and privacy aboard their flights will be happy to hear… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Offers Free Flights to Those in Medical Need
Southwest Airlines announced it has donated 7,500 roundtrip tickets to those who need to travel for life-changing or specialized medical… Read More »
Interest in RV Travel Surges in the US
A lot of Americans will be traveling around in their brand-new RVs this spring and summer or renting them from popular outlets such… Read More »
MGM Resorts Names Clorox Official Disinfectant and Hand Sanitizer Brand
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) today announced it is teaming with The Clorox Company as the exclusive provider of disinfectant… Read More »
Sandals Saves the Day for COVID-Impacted Honeymooners
A Bahamas-based resort provided a rare gift to a honeymooning couple caught up in a COVID-19 travel mix-up in February,… Read More »
New ‘Space Hotel’ To Open in 2027
You’ll never book a room reservation farther away than this. The Orbital Assembly Corporation has said it will begin construction… Read More »
Hyatt Launches Flex Sale
Hyatt announced on March 2, 2021 that guests can now get either a free one-night stay with four paid nights… Read More »
Holland America Line Opens 2022-23 Bookings To Exotic, Ancient and Untouched Lands
Holland America Line’s exotic itineraries explore far-flung destinations coveted by globe-trotters, and cruises in 2022 and 2023 are now open… Read More »
Royal Caribbean CEO Breaks Down Importance of COVID-19 Vaccines
As the one-year anniversary of COVID-19 shutting down the cruise industry approaches, Royal Caribbean CEO Richard Fain talked about what the company… Read More »
Travel-related complaints to DOT rise 500%
The number of complaints filed with the US Department of Transportation by travelers skyrocketed 500% in 2020. Of the 102,550… Read More »
Las Vegas Wynn Resort to get podcast studio
Wynn Resorts will be investing $3.5 million to include a podcasting studio in the lobby of its Wynn Las Vegas… Read More »
Thompson San Antonio makes ballyhooed debut
The 20-story Thompson San Antonio opened last week in the River Walk area, offering what owners tout as “sophisticated experiences… Read More »
New Grecian hotel, Kalesma, features private terraces
Kalesma in Mykonos, Greece, opened in April with 25 suites and two villas with private terraces and pools that extend… Read More »
Adviser roundtable optimistic about summer
The six advisers and suppliers at the Luxury Travel Advisor roundtable in January have their sights set on summer, when… Read More »
Hotels turn nightly vacancies to long-term workspace
Hotels stuck in a pandemic-caused slump that’s projected to persist for several years are filling the gap in some cases… Read More »
Hotel stocks rise as Macao travel restrictions are lifted
Macao authorities have lifted restrictions requiring visitors to quarantine for two weeks and undergo medical observation, which casinos are hoping… Read More »
Health passes may have a role in future of travel
Digital health passes could affect travel in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, with the European Union already debating how… Read More »
N.Y. governor opens vaccine access to hotel workers
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo responded to pleas from the state’s hotel workers Friday by declaring them eligible for COVID-19… Read More »
JetBlue’s “Mint Suites” lauded as business class innovation
JetBlue’s new Mint Suites, contains rooms with seats that fold down into beds with a privacy door and adjoining sofa… Read More »
China’s uneven recovery good enough for hotel boom
Hotel development in China is proceeding apace despite a bump in the nation’s pandemic recovery road caused by a winter… Read More »
Air cargo shippers rely on K-9s to sniff out explosives
Some airlines and shipping companies, including Atlas Air are turning to K-9s to sniff out explosives in cargo. With new… Read More »