New electric aircraft designed to fly autonomously
United and American Airlines have both made investments in electric take-off and land aircraft, which are designed to eventually fly… Read More »
Fla. airport resumes work on concourse expansion design
Work will resume soon on the design of a $270 million concourse expansion for Florida’s Jacksonville International Airport, which was… Read More »
An inside view of pilot simulator training
While a flight simulator may resemble a “$17 million computer game,” the training they give pilots is challenging and realistic,… Read More »
US travelers begin arriving after UK lifts quarantine rule
London’s Heathrow Airport was the site of many family reunions Aug. 2, when a rule requiring quarantine was lifted for… Read More »
American Airlines offers TikTok videos on some aircraft
American Airlines has partnered with TikTok to offer travelers 30 minutes of free Wi-Fi to browse the app inflight.
Hawaiian Airlines CEO on restoring international travel
Bookings for domestic and interisland travel have seen “a very strong recovery in demand,” but international travel cannot come back… Read More »
American Airlines brings TikTok onboard
American Airlines has added TikTok to its free in-flight offerings. In a promotional trail, passengers travelling on Viasat-equipped narrowbody aircraft… Read More »
Prod hotels to hire with PPP funds, lawmakers urge SBA
Thirteen members of Congress have joined with labor leaders in accusing the hotel industry of falling short of the intended… Read More »
Travel industry group issues trafficking strategy
The World Trade and Tourism Council has developed a game plan for team efforts by the travel and tourism industry… Read More »
Luxury boutique hotel opens in Mandela’s home
Sanctuary Mandela, a boutique hotel, is opening Sunday in the former home of Nelson Mandela in Johannesburg, South Africa. The… Read More »
Race, inclusivity new priorities for travelers
Travel advisors are encountering travelers with new priorities — race and inclusivity. Some want to patronize black-owned businesses, stay at… Read More »
Checkout time has come for palatial hotel lobbies
The opulent hotel lobby of tradition and moviedom will give way to cozier settings and in many cases to high-tech… Read More »
Marriott’s Las Vegas casino-hotel on the horizon
The new JW Marriott Las Vegas is expected to open by October 2023 with a casino, 3,700 rooms, a spa,… Read More »
“Star Wars” hotel to rise at Fla.’s Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla., shared a 20-minute video of its upcoming Star Wars — Galactic Starcruiser hotel… Read More »
Southwest Airlines expands effort against human trafficking
Southwest Airlines is expanding its efforts to fight human trafficking by adding placards in all aircraft lavatories with information about… Read More »
Airlines increase efforts to recruit, train pilots
Airlines are investing in pilot recruiting efforts and have launched programs that provide scholarships or loans and even take new… Read More »
Alaska airport plans multi-million expansion project
Ketchikan International Airport is planning $89 million in renovations to expand its terminal and improve passenger traffic flow. The first… Read More »
Air Canada adds flights to Fla., Caribbean
Air Canada is increasing its flight schedule starting in December between Quebec City and the Caribbean destinations of Punta Cana… Read More »
Alaska Airlines restores additional food, beverage options
Alaska Airlines has resumed hot meals for premium passengers on transcontinental flights, and economy passengers can now pre-order fresh food…. Read More »
United Airlines plans fleet expansion
United Airlines’ pandemic recovery efforts include a significant expansion of its fleet over the coming two years. In 2023, the… Read More »
American Airlines looks to refine network strategy
American Airlines retooled its widebody fleet during the pandemic and has identified expansion opportunities through partnerships and in the Caribbean… Read More »
Hawaiian CEO discusses fleet plans, electric aircraft
The 787s that Hawaiian Airlines has on order for 2022 are “incredibly fuel-efficient and environmentally efficient, and it is destined… Read More »
Protocols in place make airplanes safe travel environment
“I think airports tend to be one of the safest locations given the recommendations that are in place about mask… Read More »
Conrad Spa taps into indigenous traditions
The Conrad Spa at Mexico’s Punta de Mita resort offer treatments that builds indigenous wellness practices, including hand-woven massage cocoons.
CapitalOne to open its first airport lounge in Dallas
CapitalOne plans to open a lounge at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport this fall and additional branches in 2022 in Denver… Read More »
NYC led Q2 count of hotel construction projects
New York City led the way among cities with planned hotel construction in the second quarter, according to a report… Read More »