France’s La Compagnie secures state, shareholder financing
La Compagnie (B0, Paris Orly) has announced it has secured an additional EUR10 million euro (US12.1 million) in state-backed loans,… Read More »
Ireland’s Emerald Airlines near Aer Lingus Regional deal
Start-up Emerald Airlines (Ireland) is on the verge of signing a contract to operate the Aer Lingus Regional service from… Read More »
EC backs Alitalia aid, Rome mulls further €100mn injection
On the same day that the European Commission approved another EUR12.84 million euros (USD15.5 million) in Italian state aid for… Read More »
Supplier dispute threatens Boeing’s VC-25B deliveries
An ongoing legal dispute with a key cabin interior supplier is threatening the completion of two new VIP B747-8s for… Read More »
Nigeria’s Green Africa Airways outlines launch plans
Green Africa Airways (Q9, Lagos) has revealed its domestic network ahead of entry into service from Lagos, pending the finalisation… Read More »
Nepal extends international flight ban
Nepal has extended its ban on most international flights until midnight on May 31, 2021, to prevent the spread of… Read More »
Taiwan fines China Airlines, quarantines pilots
China Airlines (CI, Taipei Taoyuan) has been fined TWD1 million Taiwan new dollars (USD35,600) by Taiwan’s Civil Aeronautics Administration (TWCAA)… Read More »
TAP Portugal applies for liquidation of its groundhandler
TAP Air Portugal (TP, Lisbon) has filed an application in the Commercial Courts of Lisbon for the liquidation of its… Read More »
Nauru Airlines puts a B737 freighter up for sale
Nauru Airlines (ON, Nauru) has put one of its two B737-300(F)s up for sale with July 15, 2021, set as… Read More »
India’s Vistara to make Far East Asian debut in late 2Q21
Vistara (UK, Delhi Int’l) has announced it will launch scheduled services between Delhi Int’l and Tokyo Haneda on June 16,… Read More »
Cathay Pacific raises $650mn in US dollar bond issue
As it had pointed to in a preliminary term sheet last week, Cathay Pacific (CX, Hong Kong Int’l) has sold… Read More »
IAG boosts liquidity amid “uncertainty” with €825mn bond
IAG International Airlines Group will raise EUR825 million euros (USD1 billion) from a senior unsecured bond, convertible into shares, a… Read More »
Iberia to debut domestic Portuguese charters
Faced with a drop-off in long-haul demand due to the COVID-19 crisis, Iberia (IB, Madrid Barajas) has set its sights… Read More »
3 ways to build trust with employees and customers
Create connection between your brand and company culture to build trust with employees and stakeholders by developing a core set… Read More »
US lowers travel restrictions for Israel, UK
The US travel restrictions for travelers to Israel and the UK have been lowered to a Level 2 for Israel… Read More »
Monsters of Rock Cruise resumes in Feb.
The Monsters of Rock Cruise will celebrate its 10th anniversary Feb. 9-14 with a five-night cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Freedom… Read More »
Carnival considers 4 cruises from US ports this summer
Carnival Cruise Line is prepared to resume four cruises out of US ports this summer if the Centers for Disease… Read More »
New web platform automates commission issues
Automated Commission Technologies (ACT), which helps travel agencies find commission errors, has found the pandemic especially challenging and almost closed…. Read More »
Choosing a specialty
This week, we continue with why you chose your specialties. Cruising is a popular focus for different reasons. California-based advisor… Read More »
How travel pros can leverage the pandemic
Travel professionals can make the pandemic disruption work for them by using the time to add skills, expand their portfolio… Read More »
MGM Growth Properties buys Mass. asset for $400M
MGM Growth Properties is purchasing the real estate assets of MGM Springfield in Massachusetts for $400 million from MGM Resorts… Read More »
US Bank bets on travel rebound with new card rollout
US Bank is rolling out its Connect rewards card, which offers consumers larger rewards on hotel stays and car rentals,… Read More »
Northern Ireland’s spas ready for customers
The Spa at The Merchant Hotel, Corick House Spa and Radiance Beauty & Day Spa top this list of Northern… Read More »
Busier casinos, hotels in Las Vegas struggle to fill jobs
As COVID-19 restrictions start to ease, many Las Vegas casinos and hotels are hosting job fairs and other events in… Read More »
STR: Good tidings in bellwethers Dubai, London, Sydney
Hotel occupancy and room rates are on the upswing in the signature markets of Dubai, Sydney and London, though London’s… Read More »
$540M Nashville, Tenn., plan features Ritz-Carlton
A proposed $540 million two-tower complex in downtown Nashville, Tenn., would house a 240-room Ritz-Carlton Hotel along with condos for… Read More »