Dream vacations for wine lovers
Wine lovers will have a hard time picking from among these eight destinations famous for their vineyards and found in… Read More »
Prognostications for travel in 2021
Travel in 2021 will be busier in summer than spring, more domestic than international and involve longer trips with multiple… Read More »
Cruise lines, Key West have communication issue
Royal Caribbean Group CEO Richard Fain says the recent vote by Key West to limit the size of cruise ships… Read More »
All-vaccinated crews could put Singapore Airlines on top
The Singapore government is offering free coronavirus vaccinations to the gate agents, pilots and crew of Singapore Airlines. The airline… Read More »
Relief money can help agencies prepare for travel surge
ASTA’s Eben Peck is encouraging travel agencies to use their Paycheck Protection Program money to prepare for a surge in… Read More »
Airfares hit a new low in 2020, airline revenue drops $391B
Average airfare in the US fell to $245 in the three months that ended in September, the lowest recorded since… Read More »
Iowa airport commissions tornado-like sculpture
The Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation has commissioned an $850,000 sculpture that will greet visitors to the Iowa city’s… Read More »
FAA extends flight slot flexibility through October
The Federal Aviation Administration has extended through October 2021 relief from minimum flight requirements at major airports where airlines are… Read More »
FAA allows airports to spend federal relief funds on testing
The Federal Aviation Administration has given approval for airports to spend coronavirus relief funds on testing, paving the way for… Read More »
JetBlue names former American exec to board
JetBlue Airways has added Monte Ford to the company’s board of directors. Ford is a former senior vice president and… Read More »
American Airlines adds routes between N.C. and La.
American Airlines is adding two new routes to its network in April, launching flights between Charlotte, N.C., and Alexandria and… Read More »
Airlines mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Airlines marked Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by reflecting on Dr. King’s legacy and sharing the impact of his teachings… Read More »
Canada approves returning Boeing 737 Max to service
Transport Canada has given final approval for return of the Boeing 737 Max to service. “Canadians and the airline industry… Read More »
Southwest dispatcher delivers family’s Christmas puppy
A Southwest Airlines dispatcher traveled more than 3,000 miles to deliver a Christmas puppy to a family in St. Louis…. Read More »
American, Delta, United resume service to Bonaire
With Bonaire reopening to tourism, American, United and Delta will resume service to the island in February.
Treasury distributes $6B in payroll aid to airlines
The Treasury Department has released $6.1 billion in payroll support to 12 airlines, including Alaska, American, Delta, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Southwest… Read More »
TSA increasing security prior to inauguration
The Transportation Security Administration has “significantly increased” security at DC-area airports, in addition to increasing the number of Federal Air… Read More »
Small-business loan scam seeks personal information
Scammers masquerading as the “Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Assistance” are sending emails to small-business owners offering loans up… Read More »
Credit card issuers rethink rewards amid pandemic
Credit card issuers are shifting their rewards programs away from air travel-related incentives as the coronavirus pandemic has hindered travel…. Read More »
Set hotels to vaccine task, AHLA head urges Biden team
The CEO of the American Hotel and Lodging Association has offered the incoming Biden administration the enlistment of member properties… Read More »
Disneyland, airports, hotels volunteer for pandemic duty
The travel industry is stepping up to help fight the coronavirus pandemic, with airports serving as testing sites, hotels putting… Read More »
Travel advisors will shine in 2021
The chaos created for travelers by the coronavirus pandemic has boosted the value of travel advisors. In 2021, traveler advisors… Read More »
Hard Rock resort perks: Free virus testing, medical aid
Free COVID-19 testing and medical help are being offered to every US resident who stays at AIC Hotel Group’s all-inclusive… Read More »
IHG’s avid prospers through tough times
InterContinental Hotels Group’s avid brand of midscale properties has been a star performer since its launch in 2017 and boasts… Read More »
WTTC’s new mental health guidelines issued
The World Travel & Tourism Council has released new mental health and wellness guidelines to help the industry recover from… Read More »
Galactic Starcruiser hotel previewed on digital media
Disney World’s much-ballyhooed, partly built Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel went on display via Instagram recently as the year of… Read More »