Hotels and OTAs Shift Focus From Booking Channels to Guest Experience
At WiT Singapore 2025, hotel leaders and online travel agencies (OTAs) reached a rare point of alignment: the future of… Read More »
United Flight Attendant Resigns After Reportedly Getting Drunk on Duty
A longtime United Airlines flight attendant has resigned after becoming heavily intoxicated while working an international flight, according to multiple… Read More »
SKY Airline Set to Join Abra Group in Major South American Deal
Abra Group announced on November 10 that it has reached an agreement in principle for Chilean low-cost carrier SKY Airline… Read More »
AI Speeds Up Flight Rebooking as Shutdown Disruptions Grow
Artificial intelligence is transforming how airlines manage flight disruptions, a trend that has become increasingly visible during the ongoing U.S…. Read More »
JetBlue’s New Seasonal Flights Set to Boost Gulf Coast Tourism
JetBlue Airways is expanding its Florida network with new seasonal nonstop flights that are expected to give a major boost… Read More »
US Airlines Expand Premium Seats as High-End Demand Surges
US airlines are rapidly expanding their premium seating as travelers increasingly choose upgraded cabins and show a growing willingness to… Read More »
Sandals and Beaches Resorts Launch Black Friday Mega Sale
Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts have unveiled their biggest Black Friday Sale yet, offering travelers up to 65% off stays… Read More »
Vrbo Launches ‘VrboCare’ to Enhance Traveler Booking Protection
Vacation rental platform Vrbo has introduced VrboCare, a new suite of traveler protection policies designed to provide greater confidence and… Read More »
Marriott Ends Licensing Agreement With Sonder After Default
Marriott International, Inc. has announced the termination of its licensing agreement with Sonder Holdings Inc., ending their partnership just over… Read More »
Klook Takes First Step Toward US IPO With NYSE Filing
Asia-based experiences platform Klook has taken its first public step toward an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States…. Read More »
Marriott Ends Sonder Partnership After Default, Firm to Liquidate
Marriott International announced Sunday that it has terminated its licensing agreement with short-term rental operator Sonder Holdings due to a… Read More »
Supplier Shifts Driving Latin America’s Travel Growth in 2025
According to Phocuswright’s Latin America Travel Market Report 2025, the region’s travel suppliers are entering the new year stronger, more… Read More »
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: E23 Redefines Traveler Analytics
E23 is transforming how the travel industry understands passenger behavior, offering a platform capable of profiling traveler patterns and real-time… Read More »
Disney Christens New Disney Destiny With Godmother Susan Egan
PORT EVERGLADES, FLORIDA – Disney Cruise Line has officially christened its newest ship, the Disney Destiny, with Broadway and Disney… Read More »
FAA Suspends Most Private Jet Flights at 12 Major U.S. Airports Amid Shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered an immediate halt to nearly all private jet operations at 12 of the… Read More »
Toddler Hospitalized After Qatar Airways Flight Attendant Allegedly Ignored Allergy Warning
A North Carolina mother is suing Qatar Airways for $5 million after her 3-year-old daughter suffered a severe allergic reaction… Read More »
US Homeland Security Considered Spirit Airlines Jets for Deportation Use
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reportedly explored a plan to purchase ten aircraft from Spirit Airlines (NK, Fort… Read More »
U.S. Flight Cancellations Top 2,700 as Shutdown Crisis Deepens
U.S. airlines canceled more than 2,700 flights on Sunday Nov. 9 as the nationwide impact of the federal government shutdown… Read More »
World Bank Grants $40 Million Funding Boost to Madagascar Airlines
Madagascar Airlines (MD, Antananarivo) has confirmed that the World Bank has approved a second tranche of USD 40 million as… Read More »
Skybus to Add ATR for Newquay–Gatwick PSO Flights in Late 2025
Skybus (IOS, Land’s End) has been awarded an interim public service obligation (PSO) contract to operate the Newquay–London Gatwick route,… Read More »
Alliance Airlines to Review Wet Lease Deals and Cut Costs
Alliance Airlines (QQ, Brisbane International) has launched a review of its wet lease contracts and overall business model after rising… Read More »
Business Travel Confidence Grows Despite Ongoing Challenges
Business travel sentiment is improving heading into 2026, with corporate travel professionals expressing the highest levels of optimism seen since… Read More »
Luxury and Experiential Travel Set to Dominate 2026 Demand
The global travel industry is heading into 2026 with renewed strength, fueled by resilient American travelers and a rapidly growing… Read More »
Boeing Lifts Southeast Asia Forecast to Nearly 4,900 New Aircraft
Boeing has raised its long-term commercial aviation forecast for Southeast Asia, signaling renewed confidence in one of the world’s fastest-growing… Read More »
Airbus Backs Voluntary SAF Programs to Support India’s Aviation Boom
Airbus is urging India to accelerate the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by introducing voluntary corporate-supported programs that could… Read More »
FAA Orders Urgent Inspections of MD-11 Engine Pylons After Deadly UPS Crash
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an emergency airworthiness directive (AD) requiring immediate inspections of all McDonnell Douglas MD-11… Read More »