Alaska Airlines welcomes Seattle airport terminal upgrade
As Seattle-Tacoma International Airport debuts a new, state-of-the-art international arrivals terminal this month, Alaska Airlines highlighted its modernizations. “A world-class… Read More »
FedEx exec: Relevant goals are key to ESG progress
Measurable goals that connect with other corporate goals are key to FedEx’s progress on environmental, social and governance measures, according… Read More »
Southwest investing $2B on inflight improvements
Southwest Airlines plans to introduce improvements by investing $2 billion to the passenger experience, including bigger overhead bins, faster internet… Read More »
Delta Air Lines CEO: We hope to exceed 2019
As air travel demand bounces back, CEO Ed Bastian said Delta Airlines is “not trying to get back to 2019,”… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines invests in electric seagliders
Hawaiian Airlines is investing in Regent, a company developing what it calls a “seaglider,” an electric vehicle that hovers above… Read More »
STR: London on upswing in occupancy, room rates
April lodging occupancy in London reached 72%, its highest level since February 2020, according to preliminary data from STR. The… Read More »
Maui hotel-to-housing plan draws divided response
A proposal to convert a proposed Maui hotel into an apartment building with below-market rents for 60% of its 125… Read More »
3-tower Miami project with hotel eyed by Hyatt, Gencom
Hyatt Hotels and local upscale developer Gencom propose to build a three-tower complex with a 615-room hotel and 1,500 residences… Read More »
Fast start fuels hotel plan for Ill. Hard Rock casino
Owners of the Hard Rock casino in Rockford, Ill., seek to build on the temporary attraction’s early success by adding… Read More »
$50M development plan moves forward in N.C. city
Separate developer proposals totaling $50 million that would see construction of an apartment complex and a boutique hotel in downtown… Read More »
Wynn posts winning Q1 numbers, defying Macao chill
First-quarter cash flow for Wynn Resorts reached $953.3 million, up 29.4% year over year, offsetting the visitation drought afflicting the… Read More »
Hyatt adds Inclusive Collection to stable of global brands
Hyatt Hotels has unveiled a worldwide portfolio of nine all-inclusive luxury brands called Inclusive Collection. Hyatt’s 26 global brands now… Read More »
Delta ground support staff to train at Ga. tech college
Delta Air Lines has selected West Georgia Technical College to provide assessments and training for its ground support employees. “We… Read More »
United launches Virgin Australia partnership
United Airlines will launch a new partnership with Virgin Australia May 23. With Australia reopening to tourism, passengers will be… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines to eliminate single-use plastics by 2029
Hawaiian Airlines is increasing its sustainability goals across its operations, which it outlined in its annual Corporate Kuleana Report. The… Read More »
Air Canada adds Disney themed kids’ room to Toronto lounge
As part of its partnership with Walt Disney World, Air Canada has added a Disney-themed kids’ room to its Maple… Read More »
United to buy sustainable fuel in Amsterdam
United Airlines has signed a deal to buy sustainable aviation fuel for its flights departing Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, making it… Read More »
American employee lauded for aiding ailing passenger
American Airlines recognized Mimi Klagge, an airline employee at Lake Charles Regional Airport, as a “Real American Hero.” Klagge stepped… Read More »
Air travel recovery continues in March
Global airline traffic continues to recover with passenger air traffic up 76% in March compared with March 2021, according to… Read More »
JetBlue, Etihad to expand codeshare arrangement
Federal officials have approved expansion of the codeshare partnership between JetBlue and Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways. Etihad already sells some… Read More »
TSA boosts list of flexible screeners ahead of summer
The Transportation Security Administration has quadrupled the number of screeners listed as willing to travel to understaffed locations as the… Read More »
A4A CEO calls for end to predeparture testing at TSA roundtable
Airlines for America President and CEO Nicholas Calio joined Transportation Security Administration Administrator David Pekoske and other airline and airport… Read More »
Buyer of NYC’s noted Hudson Hotel wins $207M loan
Cain International has secured $207 million in financing from Parkview Financial and Montgomery Street Partners for its purchase of the… Read More »
Bally’s scores Chicago’s first casino license
Bally’s Corp. has prevailed over two other finalists, Hard Rock and Rivers, in securing Chicago’s first casino license, pending the… Read More »
Get some exercise for a lift while in flight
It’s possible to exercise during air travel to boost circulation and energy, improve posture and stave off stiffness and pain…. Read More »
Trump D.C. hotel lease sale draws more scrutiny
Leading US House members are demanding further information about CGI Hospitality Opportunity Fund I as the Miami-based investment group prepares… Read More »