American facilitates National Parks Foundation donations
American Airlines is marking Earth Day on April 22 and National Park Week, set for April 17-25, by allowing frequent… Read More »
UPS orders 10 eVTOLs from Beta Technologies
UPS expects to take delivery of 10 electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft from Beta Technologies in 2024 and has… Read More »
American’s maintenance crew, aircraft, back at work
Employees are being called back to work at American Airlines’ maintenance base in Tulsa, Okla., and the aircraft that were… Read More »
How to get a travel business up and running
Those who are interested in jumpstarting a travel agency have a few of options, including acquiring an existing agency or… Read More »
Royal Caribbean, Genting extend cruise-to-nowhere pilot
Royal Caribbean International and Genting Cruise Lines have been operating two cruise ships out of Singapore since November with no… Read More »
Covac Global flies travelers with COVID-19 home
Travelers who are worried about testing positive for COVID-19 in a foreign country can sign up with evacuation service company… Read More »
Hilton: Pandemic-related safety measures are here to stay
Contactless service, hybrid meeting spaces and lobbies that allow the option not to socialize are among seven pandemic-wrought hospitality changes… Read More »
Accor’s UK digital hotel gives glimpse into future
The new Accor hotel at Ibis Styles London Gloucester Road in London is the French chain’s first fully digital hotel… Read More »
Calif.’s homeless initiative opened rooms for 35K people
The Project Roomkey program in California has helped around 35,000 people experiencing homelessness during the pandemic by providing space in… Read More »
US agency issues data security suggestions for hotels
The US National Institute of Standards and Technology has issued its first recommendations on tightening security in the hotel sector,… Read More »
Source: Choice Hotels chief seeking Tribune Publishing
Choice Hotels International Chairman Stewart Bainum and billionaire Hansjorg Wyss reportedly have made a fully financed $680 million bid for… Read More »
Chicago sparks interest with casino resort vision
Chicago is on the verge of soliciting proposals for its first casino resort, and four gaming companies are among 11… Read More »
Iowa airport begins $21M taxiway upgrade
Construction is underway on a $21 million project that will relocate two taxiways at Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids,… Read More »
JetBlue sets ambitious sustainability goals
Jetblue has a set of Environmental Social Governance targets, including achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040. The airline pledged… Read More »
Alaska CEO discusses future of electric aircraft
Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci said the airline is researching electric-powered aircraft and the technology “is going to be an… Read More »
UPS workers donate Easter baskets for children
UPS employees dropped off 200 Easter baskets for children at Home of the Innocents and Volunteers of America after the… Read More »
Alaska’s Oneworld membership opens frequent flyer options
As Alaska Airlines joins the Oneworld alliance, new travel routes open for frequent flyers, along with ways to earn and… Read More »
Southwest Recalls 209 Pilots as Demand Increases
Southwest is recalling 209 pilots who were on voluntary extended leave as signs show demand for travel is continuing to… Read More »
Video of Family Kicked Off Spirit Airlines Goes Viral
A family was asked to disembark a Spirit Airlines flight for not complying with the federal mask mandate. The video that… Read More »
American Airlines Forces Cancer Survivor To Cover Sweatshirt Message
In the annals of well-documented naughty passengers on airplanes, this one is surely going to trigger some debate. American Airlines, citing its… Read More »
United Begins Process of Hiring Pilots
United Airlines, anticipating a recovery in the travel sector as summer approaches, has told staff it has begun the process… Read More »
Staff Shortage, Increased Travelers Force Delta To Open Middle Seats
Good news – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened 1,543,474 people nationwide on Sunday, April 4, the highest number of passengers… Read More »
TSA Screened Increased Number of Travelers During Easter Weekend
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced it screened at least 1.5 million travelers at airports across the United States on… Read More »
Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Includes Los Angeles-To-Las Vegas Train
For years, tourism officials in Las Vegas have practically begged for a rail line between Sin City and Southern California,… Read More »
Kaua’i Hotels Ready for Safe Travels Program Return
At the Sheraton Kaua‘i Coconut Beach Resort, General Manager Chris Machorek shares feelings of relief that the county has rejoined… Read More »
Marriott Offers Three New Hotels Near National Parks
National parks have become incredibly popular this year, as they present areas with little human interaction and all the beauty… Read More »