Mexico’s Mas Air to lease A330-300(P2F)s
Mas Air (M7, México City Int’l) is set to diversify its fleet further, having signed a commitment for two A330-300(P2F)s… Read More »
AirAsia X makes staff cuts, eyes late 3Q21 resumption
As it posted a ballooning loss for the first quarter of 2021 on May 20, AirAsia X (D7, Kuala Lumpur… Read More »
Iberojet Portugal takes first A330-900
Iberojet Portugal, formerly known as Orbest (Portugal) (6O, Lisbon), began the commercial operation of its first A330-900 on May 23,… Read More »
Garuda Indonesia considers halving fleet
Garuda Indonesia (GA, Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta) is contemplating a significant fleet reduction as a cornerstone of its post-COVID restructuring strategy, which… Read More »
Norwegian raises new capital in “oversubscribed” measures
Norwegian (DY, Oslo Gardermoen) expects to exit its restructuring process this week once it completes the raising of NOK6 billion… Read More »
US, Canada and Mexico borders to remain closed until June 21
The borders between the US, Canada and Mexico will remain closed to nonessential travel at least until June 21. They… Read More »
Alaska Tourism Restoration Act awaits Biden’s signature
The Alaska Tourism Restoration Act, which would allow foreign-flagged cruise ships to sail to and around Alaska from the US… Read More »
Hygiene, kid-friendly rank high in Expedia traveler study
Cleanliness is the number one criterion for booking lodgings and “room for improvement in ‘kid-friendly’ hotels” is cited by seven… Read More »
Disneyland Paris sets reopening, hotel debut
Disneyland Paris, including its Newport Bay Club Hotel, will reopen June 17 after the pandemic brought on two lockdowns that… Read More »
Travel executives now have ALLIES
Travel executives are building a network through the new leadership group Travel ALLIES. The members are benefiting from mentoring and,… Read More »
The Farnham Hotel touted as catalyst for Omaha, Neb.
City leaders hope The Farnam Hotel, Autograph Collection in downtown Omaha, Neb., will provide a shot in the arm for… Read More »
Recovery resides on walls as art hotels woo public
Operators of art hotels are banking on their collections to lift finances — and spirits — by attracting the general… Read More »
Work, sleep, stay at D.C.’s adapted Mandarin Oriental
The Mandarin Oriental hotel in Washington, D.C., is embracing the work-from-home movement by converting some rooms into hybrid spaces that… Read More »
Financing flow outlook brightens for lodging
Investment prospects are accelerating for the hospitality industry, a banking expert says, though new construction money will ramp up relatively… Read More »
Baton Rouge, La., airport hotel sells for $3.5M
Louisiana investment group Akshardham LLC has purchased the Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baton Rouge Airport for $3.5 million…. Read More »
Could the ISS be the first space hotel?
The International Space Station could add commercial uses to its functionality, including lodging accommodations for “private astronauts” willing to pay… Read More »
Lifestyle hotels differ in definition, not trendiness
Lifestyle hotels are a prominent source of growth for hotel chains, but defining the label for them remains elusive. While… Read More »
Delta exec on her path from refugee to boosting others
As a girl in Somalia, Amal Yusuf saw aircraft as the carriers of deadly weapons fire and the source of… Read More »
Boeing sees opportunity to increase 737 Max production
Boeing is preparing to increase production of the 737 Max to up to 42 aircraft per month by the end… Read More »
Funds approved for San Antonio airport design work
The San Antonio City Council has agreed to allow officials to kickstart $1.35 million in design work on upgrades to… Read More »
Alaska exec talks sustainable fuel, alternative engines
Electric and hydrogen powered aircraft can eventually “play a strong role” on the short, regional flights Alaska Airlines operates to… Read More »
Alaska Airlines’ Horizon Air crew create birthday surprise
Employees of Alaska Airlines’ Horizon Air subsidiary made a four-year-old’s birthday flight memorable. The day included photos with the flight… Read More »
American Airlines expands Spain schedule
With Spain opening to vaccinated tourists June 7, American Airlines is expanding its scheduled flights to Madrid and Barcelona. Brian… Read More »
American starts premium airport service for families
American Airlines is offering a new service aimed at reducing travel stress for families. “Five Star Essentials,” which starts at… Read More »
Southwest Airlines’ video series captures lessons learned during COVID
Southwest Airlines debuted the first of a three-part video series chronicling its initial pandemic response, which focuses on efforts to… Read More »
Airline Travel Numbers Inch Closer to 2019
It’s no longer valid to compare current daily airline travel numbers to what happened on the exact date a year… Read More »