Lufthansa Cleared to Buy 10% Stake in airBaltic
Germany’s competition authority, the Bundeskartellamt, has approved Deutsche Lufthansa AG’s acquisition of a 10% minority stake in Latvian carrier airBaltic…. Read More »
Mexicana Takes Delivery of First E2 Jet for Revival Plan
Mexicana de Aviación has taken delivery of its first Embraer E190-E2 regional jet, marking a major milestone in the state-owned… Read More »
Bombardier Lands $1.7B Jet Deal With New Customer
Canadian aerospace giant Bombardier has secured a major firm order for 50 aircraft valued at $1.7 billion, marking one of… Read More »
IndiGo and China Eastern Lead July Route Expansions
July 2025 is shaping up to be a dynamic month for global air travel, with several high-profile international route launches…. Read More »
Tourist Crowds Force Cities to Rethink Access
Soaring post-pandemic demand for the world’s most famous attractions is forcing governments, destination managers and online ticket sellers to overhaul… Read More »
Air France-KLM to Take 60.5% Majority Stake in SAS by 2026
Air France-KLM has begun the process to acquire a 60.5% majority stake in SAS Scandinavian Airlines, increasing its ownership from… Read More »
FAA Clears Reduced Crew for American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
American Airlines has secured Federal Aviation Administration approval to operate its new premium-heavy Boeing 787-9P Dreamliners with a smaller cabin… Read More »
Cruise Norovirus Outbreaks Rare Despite Headlines
Cruise travelers worried about norovirus outbreaks this season can breathe easier, as infections aboard ships remain far less common than… Read More »
Lindblad Expeditions Launches Personalized Advisor Sites
Lindblad Expeditions has unveiled a new set of digital tools for travel advisors through an expanded partnership with travel tech… Read More »
Explora Journeys Partners with Paymode to Streamline Payments
Luxury cruise brand Explora Journeys, part of the MSC Group, has announced a strategic partnership with Paymode, a B2B payment… Read More »
Explora Journeys Partners with Paymode to Boost Payments
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has announced a new partnership with Paymode by… Read More »
Oman Air Joins Oneworld Alliance, Expands Global Reach
Oman Air officially joined the oneworld airline alliance on June 30, 2025, becoming the 15th full member carrier of the… Read More »
Zemi Miches Punta Cana Opens as Hilton’s First Curio All-Inclusive
Hilton has officially debuted the Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton, marking the brand’s first all-inclusive… Read More »
Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways Launch Daily Codeshare
Philippine Airlines and Qatar Airways have officially launched daily codeshare flights between Manila and Doha, enhancing connectivity between the Philippines… Read More »
Hyatt Sells Playa Resorts Real Estate in $2B Deal
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced a $2 billion deal to sell the real estate of Playa Hotels & Resorts to… Read More »
EVA Air Marks 10 Years of Houston–Taipei Flights
EVA Air is celebrating a decade of nonstop service between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Taipei Taoyuan International… Read More »
Finnair Cancels 100 Flights as July Strikes Begin
Finnair has announced the cancellation of around 100 flights on July 2, 2025, due to industrial action by the Finnish… Read More »
UK Probes Boeing’s $4.7B Deal for Spirit AeroSystems
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Boeing’s proposed $4.7 billion acquisition of long-time partner… Read More »
JAL Offers Free Domestic Flights Across Japan
Japan Airlines is giving international travelers a compelling reason to explore more of Japan beyond Tokyo. Through an ongoing promotion… Read More »
Tiqets Secures €25M Loan to Boost Growth Plans
Netherlands-based travel tech company Tiqets has secured a €25 million loan from Dutch banking group ABN AMRO, aimed at refinancing… Read More »
Hackers Target Airlines Using Deceptive Tactics
Nearly a year after a global IT outage linked to CrowdStrike grounded flights worldwide, airlines are once again under threat—this… Read More »
Why All-in-One Hotel Tech Platforms Are Replacing Best-of-Breed
Should your front desk team waste time switching between systems to find up-to-date guest information—or simply access everything from a… Read More »
Top Cruise Industry News Highlights for June 2025
June 2025 delivered a wave of cruise industry news, from major ship announcements and celebrity godmothers to Netflix documentaries and… Read More »
Hyatt Buys Playa, New Resorts Open, Brands Expand in June
June brought major developments in the hotel and resort industry, highlighted by Hyatt’s acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts, several… Read More »
Delta Adds More Fees and Restrictions to Basic Economy Fares
Flying on a Basic Economy ticket with Delta Air Lines is becoming even more frustrating for budget-conscious travelers. Delta has… Read More »
Lawmakers Urge Probe Into China’s OnePlus Over U.S. Security Concerns
Two U.S. lawmakers have called on the Commerce Department to investigate Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus, raising concerns that its devices… Read More »