American exec discusses adjusting route planning
When Brian Znotins joined American Airlines as vice president of network planning in January 2020, he did not know he… Read More »
American, JetBlue advance alliance with 24 new routes
JetBlue and American Airlines plan major route expansions from New York and Boston and a dedicated bus to facilitate transfers… Read More »
United Airlines upgrades health data app
United Airlines has upgraded its “Travel-Ready Center,” the app that allows passengers to upload COVID-19 test data and access destination… Read More »
A4A CEO voices support for extending mask mandate
Airlines for America President and CEO Nicholas Calio voiced support for extending the federal mask mandate past May and for… Read More »
US airline support for SAF critical to reducing emissions
US airlines are committed to supporting the development and deployment of sustainable aviation fuels in order to reduce carbon emissions… Read More »
ATL Dethroned as World’s Busiest Airport Amid COVID-19
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has been unseated as the world’s busiest airport after 22 consecutive years in the top spot…. Read More »
Airlines Expanding Flight Schedules Ahead of Summer Due To Improved Demand
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines today reported that leisure travel bookings are bouncing back, and both revealed that they’ll be… Read More »
Airline Industry Asking for Another REAL ID Deadline Extension
The airline industry may be in the midst of a travel rebound, but officials are concerned about potential issues with the… Read More »
Flight Attendants Call for Extension of Airplane Mask Mandate
Flight attendants are calling on the federal government to extend mask mandates on planes and in airports. According to USA Today, Association of… Read More »
Rosewood Debuts PlaceMakers Program
Rosewood Hotel & Resorts unveiled PlaceMakers, a program enabling guests to “meaningfully engage with the cultures and destinations in which… Read More »
The Coolest Eco-Friendly Hotels & Resorts For Earth Day
Eco-Friendly Hotels & Resorts For Earth Day Earth Day is April 22, a day to celebrate this incredible world we… Read More »
MSC Seaside’s Summer: New Mediterranean Destinations and Exclusive Experiences
MSC Cruises today announced that this summer guests of MSC Seaside will be able to enjoy an exclusive private beach… Read More »
Crystal Partners With Marine Conservation Organization
Crystal has entered into a new partnership with the California Ocean Alliance (COA), an organization dedicated to research to protect oceans… Read More »
Costa Unveils Summer 2021 Cruise Program in the Mediterranean
Costa Cruises has updated its summer 2021 cruise program and will operate four ships in the Mediterranean. Two Costa ships will… Read More »
Carnival Showcases Eco-Friendly Fuel Technology on Two New Ships
In conjunction with Earth Day, Carnival Cruise Line is highlighting the environmental benefits of liquefied natural gas (LNG), a new fuel to… Read More »
Star Marianas Air, airport regulator mediation fails
Mediation efforts have collapsed for an out-of-court resolution to a long-standing USD2.6 million lease dispute between Star Marianas Air (Tinian)… Read More »
South Africa’s Mango grounded as money runs out
Mango Airlines (JE, Johannesburg O.R. Tambo) is to be mothballed from May 15 until such time as it receives funding… Read More »
FedEx to take over Boeing’s Dreamlifter Operations Centre
Air cargo carrier FedEx Express (FX, Memphis Int’l) is to take over the lease of Boeing’s Dreamlifter Operations Centre at… Read More »
Florida’s GLOBALX provides more details on Jetlines spin-out
Global Crossing Airlines Group has released an update on the spin-out of its wholly-owned subsidiary Canada Jetlines Operations, formerly known… Read More »
Garuda Indonesia drops price-fixing appeal, fined $15mn
The Australian Federal Court has ordered Garuda Indonesia (GA, Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta) to pay a penalty of AUD19 million Australian dollars… Read More »
UK’s Hans Airways continues capital raising drive
UK start-up Hans Airways has announced the completion of its second round of equity financing, which it said, now moved… Read More »
Greece to allow vaccinated visitors
Greece is cracking the door open for tourists, allowing travelers from the US, UK and Europe who have been vaccinated… Read More »
Bookings rise as cruises shift overseas
Cruise lines are reporting that bookings are on the rise as they shift operations from US ports, which are still… Read More »
Princess offers great WiFi for remote workers
Remote workers now have a new option — working from a ship. Princess Cruises is tapping into the remote working… Read More »
Pandemic’s toll on US travel, tourism gauged at $766B
The US travel and tourism industry lost $766 billion in 2020, including one-third of its jobs, according to estimates in… Read More »
Travel Institute puts its training online
Travel advisors can now access the Travel Institute TRIPKIt training online. The platform includes 19 lessons with interactive exercises, quizzes… Read More »