FedEx expects moderate holiday season in 2022
FedEx does not expect package volume in this year’s holiday peak season to exceed last year’s, as the pandemic-induced e-commerce… Read More »
Southwest CEO: Leisure travel shift may not be “forever”
Leisure travel demand is showing longer uptick windows on this year’s calendar, said Southwest Airlines CEO Robert Jordan, but it… Read More »
Millennial hotel brand debuts on NYSE
Selina, which caters to millennials and Gen Z, made its debut as a publicly traded company last week. The company,… Read More »
Data drives loyalty programs for independents
Independent hotels have to compete with chains on many levels, making capturing guest loyalty especially important. Global Hotel Alliance provides… Read More »
Wyndham, Palladium form commercial alliance
Spain’s Palladium Hotel Group has joined Wyndham Hotels & Resorts ina “commercial alliance.” The partnership includes 14 all-inclusive resorts in… Read More »
Hotel prices skyrocket past 200%
The Family Vacation Guide has conducted a new survey of US-based hotel rooms and found prices have risen more than… Read More »
NYC’s new Ritz-Carlton goes all out on luxury
The new 50-story Ritz-Carlton New York Nomad, near Madison Square Park, is open with 219 rooms and 16 penthouse residences…. Read More »
Apple Hospitality REIT buys hotels for a total of $85M
Apple Hospitality REIT has acquired two hotels, spending a total of $85 million. It purchased the 134-room AC Hotel by… Read More »
Hilton CEO: Rates will rise as under supply meets demand
Hilton Hotels CEO Christopher Nassetta warns that as the travel sector continues to recover hotel rates will continue to climb… Read More »
United Airlines eyes electric aircraft opportunities
United Airlines is laying the groundwork for future fleets of electric powered regional aircraft and air taxis as the carrier… Read More »
American resumes flights to Chile, adds New Zealand route
American Airlines has resumed service between Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Santiago de Chile, which the airline also serves from… Read More »
United ramps up Australia service
United Airlines has begun service between San Francisco and Brisbane, giving the airline its largest presence ever in Australia, a… Read More »
Southwest focuses on restoring schedule
After expanding its network during the pandemic, Southwest Airlines is focusing on “putting the planes back that were already there,”… Read More »
US airlines see strong demand for holiday travel
US airline executives predict an especially strong holiday travel period this year. “We’re confident in the demand backdrop for the… Read More »
Air Canada upgrades passenger experience
Air Canada is upgrading the passenger experience with 25% more in-flight entertainment and upgraded dining on international flights and in… Read More »
Delta Air Lines receives ASTA’s first sustainability award
The American Society of Travel Advisors has given Delta Air Lines its first Green Partner in Travel Award. “Delta is… Read More »
Southwest to add 3 seasonal routes in spring
Southwest Airlines plans to add three seasonal routes in the spring, including flights between Denver and Myrtle Beach, S.C., and… Read More »
Report details FedEx’s global impact
According to a global economic impact report by Dun & Bradstreet, FedEx delivered an estimated 16 million shipments per day… Read More »
United Express carrier takes step toward fleet upgrade
Commuter Air, which operates regional flights for United Airlines out of Houston, is taking the first step to upgrading its… Read More »
United Airlines says Apple tech prevents some delays
United Airlines is the first airline to digitize maintenance documents using the Touch ID feature on Apple’s iPad, and the… Read More »
Air Canada eyes more flights to India
Air Canada plans to increase its service to India, said Alexandre Lefevre, managing director of network planning and scheduling. The… Read More »
JetBlue expands codeshare arrangement with Qatar Airways
JetBlue is expanding its codesharing arrangement with Qatar Airways, allowing passengers to book seamless connections through Doha to 11 additional… Read More »