Outcry over Senegal’s new presidential ACJ320neo
The delivery in July of a new presidential jet to Senegal has sparked a public outcry, with opposition parties and… Read More »
EU-Italy deal on Alitalia successor within reach
Italy’s plan to replace its perennially loss-making flag carrier Alitalia (AZ, Rome Fiumicino) with a successor, provisionally named ITA –… Read More »
Ryanair reopens base at Treviso after Covid delay
Delayed for two months due to COVID-19 restrictions, Ryanair (FR, Dublin Int’l) next month reopens its base at Venice Treviso following the airport’s scheduled reopening… Read More »
Sri Lanka reopens for inbound flights
Sri Lanka will re-open its international airports on June 1, 2021, subject to certain restrictions, according to an announcement by… Read More »
Aeroméxico takes first B737-9
Aeroméxico (AM, México City Int’l) took delivery of its first B737-9 ahead of the type’s planned entry into service scheduled… Read More »
Diyarbakir, Turkey temporary closed after drone attack
Diyarbakir, the largest airport in the Kurdish-majority region of Turkey, has been closed for repairs until June 24, 2021, following… Read More »
Greece’s Lumiwings adds first B737-700
Lumiwings (LWI, Forli) took delivery of its maiden B737NG narrowbody, specifically a B737-700, on May 27, 2021. SX-LWC (msn 30659),… Read More »
Croatia’s ETF Airways receives AOC, takes first B737-800
ETF Airways (EZZ, Zagreb) received its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) from the Croatian Civil Aviation Agency (CCAA) on May 28,… Read More »
Former Southwest Pilot Admits Exposing Himself on Flight
A now-retired Southwest Airlines pilot admitted in court he exposed himself during a flight in 2020, saying it was a… Read More »
Now American Won’t Offer Alcohol in Main Cabin Until September
American Airlines on Saturday told its flight attendants not to serve alcohol to customers in the main cabin until at… Read More »
Experiencing Luxury Digs In Washington D.C.
I had the opportunity to visit our nation’s capital for two nights, and with my overall loyalty to Hilton Hotels,… Read More »
Princess Cruises Mourns Death of Gavin MacLeod
Princess Cruises is mourning the death of actor Gavin MacLeod, who as the stern but beloved Capt. Merrill Stubing, captain… Read More »
Norwegian Cancels Summer Sailing from Dominican Republic
For the second time in less than a week, Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) has canceled its summer sailings from a… Read More »
Nigeria’s Ibom Air to add ex-Air Sinai A220s
The fate of two A220-300s once operated by EgyptAir’s purpose-built subsidiary for Tel Aviv Ben Gurion flights, Air Sinai (4D,… Read More »
SilkAir ends own operations before Singapore Airlines merger
SilkAir (MI, Singapore Changi) ended its independent operations on May 6, 2021, and therefore completed the operational merger with its… Read More »
Delta first class upgrades are easier to get with no middle seat block
Delta Air Lines ended its seat-blocking policy on May 1, and it’s elite status holders are among the ultimate winners…. Read More »
Airline Industry Facing Rising Tide of Unruly Passengers
As demand continues to ramp up and more travelers take to the skies, the number of unruly passengers causing incidents… Read More »
United Airlines Names Chief Customer Officer Toby Enqvist Executive Vice President
United announced today that Chief Customer Officer Toby Enqvist has been named the airline’s newest executive vice president. Enqvist was… Read More »
Florida Governor vs. CDC and the Battle to Cruise: Who Will Win?
As cruise lines prepare to return to service in the United States, there is a showdown brewing in Florida between… Read More »
Southwest sponsors Denver vaccination event
Southwest Airlines partnered with the state of Colorado and Centura Health to sponsor Destination: Vaccination, a five-day event at Denver’s… Read More »
Delta halts code share as US drops Mexico air safety rating
The US government downgraded Mexico’s air safety rating, which means Mexican airlines cannot increase service to the US and Delta… Read More »
US raises do-not-travel alert for Japan
The State Department increased the level of the US do-not-travel advisory for Japan due to a surge of COVID-19 cases… Read More »
Montreal-Miami one of 6 new voyages for Seabourn
Luxury cruise line Seabourn will offer six new voyages in 2023, including one from Montreal to Miami. The new Seabourn… Read More »
Travel agency to cater to investment management clients
The investment management sector will be the focus of a new travel division set up by TAG, formerly known as… Read More »
Anaheim, Calif., parks to reopen to out-of-state guests
Disneyland Resort and Disney California Adventure in Anaheim will allow the entry of out-of-state guests beginning June 15 after further… Read More »
Data is first and foremost for travel advisors
Data collection and analysis is more important than ever for travel advisors, and it’s one of the four imperatives recommended… Read More »