Yucatan resort up next for Hilton-Playa partnership
Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Playa Hotels & Resorts will open their second all-inclusive property in Playa del Carmen, Mexico,… Read More »
COVID-19 travel insurance becoming a necessity
COVID-19 insurance policies are becoming a standard part of travel and is mandatory in some countries. Coverage usually includes testing,… Read More »
IATA says Travel Pass can eliminate virus test fraud
The International Air Transport Association is touting its Travel Pass as a way to establish reliable proof of negative coronavirus… Read More »
United CEO still betting on business, international travel
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby contends that business travel will bounce back and the human desire for face-to-face connection will… Read More »
Thailand lowers quarantine period for travelers
Thailand is loosening restrictions on foreign travelers next month, reducing from 14 to seven the number of quarantine days for… Read More »
Delta Air Lines adding in-flight contactless payment
Starting March 16, Delta Air Lines will offer passengers contactless payment for in-flight purchases. The service will start with earbuds… Read More »
Vaccines pave way for return of business travel
The distribution of coronavirus vaccines worldwide should help speed up a rebound in global business and leisure travel, industries hard… Read More »
American Express poll shows willingness to travel
Pent-up desire for travel is much evident in a poll conducted a year into the pandemic. The American Express Travel:… Read More »
Vaccines pave the way for return of business travel
The distribution of coronavirus vaccines worldwide will facilitate the return of the global business and leisure travel industries, which have… Read More »
Southwest Airlines establishes scholarship program
Southwest Airlines has established a scholarship program whose intent is “to build a diverse talent pipeline and highlight the importance… Read More »
US airline jobs continue rebound
The Transportation Department reports that 713,949 people held airline jobs in mid-January, up from 694,638 in December and a low… Read More »
Alaska Airlines adding to Idaho schedule
Alaska Airlines plans to add service in June from Seattle to Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Redding, Calif. The airline will… Read More »
Delta Air Lines adding in-flight contactless payment
Starting March 16, Delta Air Lines will offer passengers contactless payment for in-flight purchases. The service will start with earbuds… Read More »
Atlas will convert aircraft to freighters for Icelandair
Atlas Air has closed a deal that calls for purchasing two Boeing 767-300 passenger planes from Icelandair, converting them to… Read More »
A4A applauds “vital” payroll support for US airlines
Airlines for America applauded final congressional approval of $14 billion in direct payroll support for airlines, saying the relief “is… Read More »
American Airlines Announces More Nonstop Routes From Austin
The Lone Star state’s largest carrier, American Airlines, is bringing 10 new, seasonal and returning routes to Austin, connecting the Texas capital… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Adds New Nonstop Service From St. Louis and Pensacola
Budget carrier Spirit Airlines today announced the imminent addition of both St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Pensacola International… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Ramp Agent Reunites Toddler With Buzz Lightyear
Southwest Airlines is renowned for its sales and exceptional customer service, but the low-cost carrier certainly isn’t resting on its laurels. A… Read More »
American, United Airlines Cancel Around 27,000 Furloughs
Officials from American Airlines and United Airlines announce around 27,000 employee furloughs have been canceled after Congress passed the $1.9… Read More »
Airline Tells Employees To Get Vaccinated or Pay for COVID-19 Tests
United Arab Emirates airline Emirates has reportedly informed employees they can either receive a free COVID-19 vaccine or pay for the proper… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Launches Spring Flight Sale With Fares From $39 One-Way
Southwest Airlines is celebrating spring’s arrival with yet another flight sale. This time around, travelers have until Friday, March 19,… Read More »
Amtrak Restores 12 Routes To Daily Service as Demand Increases
Amtrak announced that it is restoring twelve of its long-distance routes as desire for travel grows, as well as reinstating 1,200… Read More »
New Baseball-Themed Hotel in Denver To Open March 25
Denver is set to welcome the highly-anticipated independent lifestyle hotel, The Rally Hotel, on March 25, 2021. The Rally Hotel… Read More »
Crystal Cruises To Sail From Bahamas Ports in July
Luxury operator Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Serenity will homeport in The Bahamas beginning in July, offering weekly departures from Nassau and… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Announces 2022-2023 Long Caribbean Deployments
Royal Caribbean International announced new details of its 2022-2023 long Caribbean deployments. The cruise line’s six-night Western Caribbean and eight- to… Read More »
Country Singer Lee Greenwood To Perform on American Duchess
Country singer Lee Greenwood will perform on six sailings of the American Duchess during the 2021 season, American Queen Steamboat Company announced…. Read More »