Airline ticket sales up in September
The Airlines Reporting Corp. says the number of airline tickets sold in September was about the same as in September… Read More »
American to add business class seats
American Airlines plans to phase out first class in favor of more business class seats. “The quality of the business… Read More »
Airlines report strong travel demand
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have all reported strong third quarter profits in the past… Read More »
Amazon extends UPS as option for seller-fulfilled returns
Amazon’s extension of the UPS option for seller-fulfilled returns underscores the two companies’ enduring ties, even as UPS reduces the… Read More »
Volunteer pilots offer adventures to kids with special needs
Pilots volunteering with Challenge Air provide free 30-minute flights to children with special needs to inspire an interest in aviation… Read More »
S.D. hotel barred Native American guests, DOJ claims
The US Department of Justice has claimed the owners of a hotel in South Dakota violated anti-discrimination provisions when they… Read More »
VICI Properties funds new Canyon Ranch facility in Texas
VICI Properties is funding the development of an Austin, Texas, location for spa resort brand Canyon Ranch by tapping a… Read More »
4 spooky hotels for the perfect Halloween getaway
Halloween is fast approaching and there can be nowhere better to get into the spirit of things than one of… Read More »
Building inspectors share blame in La. hotel collapse
An official investigation has concluded that building inspectors failed to carry out adequate supervision of construction activity at the Hard… Read More »
Organization seeks to boost aircraft connectivity
The Seamless Air Alliance, led by Airbus and Boeing, is developing global standards for aircraft connectivity. “The goal is to… Read More »
1 Hotel creates a stir with its latest San Francisco venture
San Francisco has a reputation for being something of a desert for hotel connoisseurs, but 1 Hotels is doing its… Read More »
Challenging times ahead for hotel executive teams
Rising inflation, strong demand and a shortage of suitably qualified personnel are just three of the challenges on the agenda… Read More »
Enhanced fitness options, wellness perks offered at hotels
Wellness activities at hotels are a top priority for business travelers, according to a survey by Hilton Hotels, which will… Read More »
Las Vegas officials OK Tilman Fertitta’s Strip development
Local officials Wednesday approved Texas billionaire Tilman Fertitta’s proposal for a 2,420-key hotel-casino property on the Las Vegas Strip featuring… Read More »
Expert insights suggest mixed outlook for hospitality
That we are living through unsettled economic and political times is certain, but less clear is what it all means… Read More »
Barcelona hotel wins award for world’s best hotel suite
The 5-star Majestic Hotel & Spa Hotel in Barcelona, Spain, has won the accolade of Best Hotel Suite in the… Read More »
Southwest flies “Kidd’s Kids” to Fla.
Southwest Airlines has again flown children living with long-term illness and their families to an expenses-paid vacation in Orlando, Fla.,… Read More »
JFK Airport testing self-driving passenger shuttles
Electric shuttles that drive themselves and can carry up to 12 passengers are currently being evaluated at John F. Kennedy… Read More »
Gates grant aims to bring down the price of SAF
Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy has awarded a $50 million grant to LanzaJet for construction of a plant in Georgia that… Read More »
American CEO sees demand for blended business and leisure travel
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said travelers are choosing to blend travel and business, buoying strong demand for both sectors… Read More »
Atlas pilot helps mentor women in aviation
Atlas Pilot Capt. Taylor Montgomery’s family upbringing helped give her a head start as a flight instructor and eventually as… Read More »
Delta’s high-tech information screen termed “mind bending”
Delta Air Lines’ “Parallel Reality” information system is “truly mind-bending,” writes Scott Kramer after experiencing it at Detroit’s Metro Airport…. Read More »