US airlines urge White House to lift predeparture testing, mask mandate
Airlines for America has urged the Biden administration “to sunset federal transportation travel restrictions,” including the mask mandate and predeparture… Read More »
Alaska Airlines CEO reports uptick in business travel bookings
In an interview with CNBC, Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci said the carrier continues to see strong travel demand across… Read More »
JetBlue, American offer reciprocal elite perks
American Airlines and JetBlue are now offering reciprocal perks for their elite frequent flyers. The benefits include upgraded seating, checked… Read More »
Long-awaited rail line extension opens in Somerville, Mass.
The extension of the Green Line rail to Somerville, Mass., has finally been completed, 32 years after discussions about the… Read More »
SpaceX aims at in-flight satellite internet
SpaceX is working on the antenna technology and regulatory approval needed to provide Starlink satellite internet service on commercial aircraft…. Read More »
Air traffic rebounds to new post-pandemic high
The Transportation Security Administration reported that over 2.36 million passengers cleared checkpoints on March 20, setting a new post-pandemic record…. Read More »
Alaska Airlines reports uptick in business travel bookings
In an interview with CNBC, Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci said the carrier continues to see strong travel demand across… Read More »
IATA releases improved tool to measure per-passenger emissions
The International Air Transport Association has introduced a tool that uses verified airline operational data on specific aircraft to more… Read More »
Utah liquor board plans changes for hotels, resorts
Utah’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control will become the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services as of June 1, and the… Read More »
Radisson joins busy pack with limited-service brand
Radisson Hotel Group America is entering the urban limited-service market with the launch of Radisson Inn & Suites. A projected… Read More »
Women’s suite debuts at historic Hotel Figueroa in L.A.
Los Angeles’ Hotel Figueroa, opened in 1926 as a sanctuary for female travelers, is observing Women’s History Month with a… Read More »
Sandals seeks lasting impact with “40 for 40” grants
Sandals Resorts International has listed 40 community projects across its eight Caribbean destinations for its 40th anniversary philanthropic campaign. The… Read More »
Opening of South Korea casino-resort postponed to 2023
The first-phase opening of the RFKR Resort, a casino-resort for foreigners only in South Korea, has been delayed a year… Read More »
Hotel Properties team scores Singapore buy for $2.9B
A $2.9 billion offer from a consortium backed by Singapore-based Hotel Properties has won the bidding for media giant Singapore… Read More »
American program offers pipeline to prospective pilots
American Airlines’ Cadet Academy offers a career pipeline to prospective pilots like Daisy Soto, who received a scholarship from Women… Read More »
United Aviate Academy expands use of flight simulators
The United Aviate Academy will add seven flight simulators from Frasca Flight Simulation. “We’re investing in flight education as we… Read More »
Southwest affirms commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Southwest Airlines emphasized its commitment “to listening to our People—Employees and Customers—and doing our part to drive meaningful change, both… Read More »
Delta TechOps team recognized for excellence
More than 50 members of Delta Air Lines’ TechOps team gathered at the airline’s technical operations center in Atlanta to… Read More »
FedEx Express flight aids Ukrainian refugees
A FedEx Express 777 will transport 76 tons of medical relief supplies from Memphis to Poland to aid Ukrainian refugees…. Read More »
3 finalists named for first Chicago casino resort
Chicago officials have announced three finalists from five proposals for the city’s first casino resort, with a final choice set… Read More »
United CEO named to Homeland Security Advisory Council
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has been appointed to the Department of Homeland Security Advisory Council. The panel provides independent… Read More »
Delta makes museum artifacts available online
Artifacts from the Delta Flight Museum, such as a brochure advertising the airline’s 1929 entry into passenger flight, are now… Read More »