San Diego airport opens cargo support building
The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority has opened a new Airline Support Building that serves as storage for cargo… Read More »
FAA approves LaGuardia Airport transit project in NYC
The Federal Aviation Administration has approved plans to build a $2.1 billion AirTrain to New York City’s LaGuardia Airport and… Read More »
Survey: Passengers confident in airline safety measures
A global survey of 4,700 travelers in 11 markets around the world found that a large majority are confident in… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines spotlights local businesses
Hawaiian Airlines featured Big Island Coffee Roasters as a part of its partnership with Mana Up, a local business accelerator,… Read More »
American Airlines extends Pa. maintenance lease
American Airlines has extended its lease on an aircraft maintenance facility at Pittsburgh International Airport through 2025. “Our experienced team… Read More »
Air Canada says it has pilots to staff full schedule
Air Canada says it took steps to keep pilots qualified during the pandemic, such as overstaffing some flights and will… Read More »
American, JetBlue expand partnership on Northeast flights
The “Northeast Alliance” between American Airlines and JetBlue will operate more than 700 daily flights from New York and Boston starting this winter, including… Read More »
United CEO: Data supports reopening international markets
United CEO Scott Kirby provided an outlook on sustaining the airline’s recovery efforts and reiterated a call for governments to… Read More »
BASF, Porsche to develop high-performing lithium-ion batteries
Germany’s BASF said on Wednesday it has been chosen as the exclusive partner to develop high-performing lithium-ion batteries for electric… Read More »
Brazilian planemaker Embraer delivered 34 jets in Q2 of 2021
Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA said it delivered 34 jets in the second quarter, up from 22 jets in the previous… Read More »
Russia’s Azimuth Airlines orders six Airbus A220-300 jets
Russian private carrier Azimuth Airlines has ordered six Airbus A220-300 jets to use on domestic and international flights, Airbus said… Read More »
Best Destinations for Vacations With Toddlers
Thinking about a family vacation can feel overwhelming for some parents. Will my child have fun? Will there be activities… Read More »
New law set to bring integrated resorts to Japan
The IR Implementation Act is new legislation in Japan that provides regulations surrounding integrated resort and casino operations as well… Read More »
Melia bets on Thai revival with 5-star Chiang Mai hotel
Spanish chain Melia plans to open a five-star hotel in Chiang Mai, Thailand, giving a vote of confidence to a… Read More »
Hotels at fore as CMBS servicing rate drop persists
The commercial mortgage-backed securities special servicing rate continued its downward trajectory last month, dropping by 41 basis points to 8.24%,… Read More »
Housekeeping cutbacks: Acceptance vs. aggravation
The discontinuation of daily housecleaning has become a fact of life for many hotel guests, and the reception is mixed… Read More »
Las Vegas firm faces tall odds with $450M La. resort plan
Doubts loom over a much-ballyhooed proposal to transform a Louisiana recreational area into a multi-purpose family resort at an estimated… Read More »
Choctaw casino-resort nears opening after $600M upgrade
A new 21-story tower headlines the $600 million expansion of the Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, Okla., near the… Read More »
Hotel chains ratchet up short-term rental push
Hospitality giants such as AccorHotels and Marriott International are escalating their battles with the likes of Vrbo and Airbnb for… Read More »
Airlines continue Australia routes despite restrictions
Delta, United and American continue to fly to Australia regardless of the restrictions on the low number of passengers they… Read More »
Citi cardholders can transfer points to American
Citi credit card customers can transfer “ThankYou points” to American Airlines for a limited time. The promotion ends Nov. 13.
US airports increasingly adopt hearing loop tech
Eighteen US airports have installed “hearing loops,” technology that allows travelers who use hearing aids to connect directly to the… Read More »
Airlines explore alternative propulsion concepts
United Airlines and Delta Air Lines are among major airlines that are showing interest in the development of electric and… Read More »
United ends service at Paine Field
United Airlines will end operations in October at Paine Field in Everett, Wash. Meanwhile, Alaska Airlines continues to expand service… Read More »
Delta adds Caribbean routes from Boston
Delta Air Lines has added six Caribbean routes from Boston to its winter schedule, five of which have not operated… Read More »
The Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine
There is no equal. There is only one. The commercial jet engine in a league of its own. Powered by… Read More »