JetBlue cuts basic fares, reserves carry-on space for others
JetBlue is cutting the price of some “basic” fares, but passengers opting for the lowest price option will no longer… Read More »
Remote teams need alignment, regular reinforcement
Organizations working remotely need clear, agreed-upon definitions of “culture” and “alignment,” as well as common goals, strategies, expected behavior and… Read More »
HR startup, diversity consultant partner on DEI training
HR consultancy Reverb is joining forces with author and DEI consultant Cheryl Ingram to launch a virtual training program aimed… Read More »
6 tips to put employees in charge
In times of workplace upheaval, it is important to empower employees to be able to quickly shift goals, workflow and… Read More »
Advocates highlight federal judiciary’s lack of diversity
President Joe Biden made a campaign promise to appoint a Black woman to the US Supreme Court if a justice’s… Read More »
Platform aims to tackle barriers for BIPOC food businesses
Entrepreneur Jordan Buckner launched Foodbevy.com as a way to streamline networking between BIPOC food brand founders and industry leaders, partners… Read More »
Experts: Inclusion in ski tourism must come from industry
A group of Black women launched the Mount Noire travel company with the goal of “bringing color to the mountain”… Read More »
McDonald’s exec. pay will depend on D&I progress
McDonald’s Corp. has released employment data and announced that executive pay will be dependent on the progress made with diversity… Read More »
FedEx to give $230K to small businesses
FedEx is giving $230,000 in grants and $22,500 in services in its ninth annual Small Business Grant Contest, open to… Read More »
United backs “Shop Local” initiative
United Airlines is teaming with the Greater Newark Convention and Visitors Bureau on a “Shop Local” campaign to boost locally… Read More »
Las Vegas officials move to rename airport after Sen. Reid
The Clark County Board of Commissioners has voted to rename McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas after retired Sen. Harry… Read More »
New DCA concourse on schedule to open early
American Airlines’ new concourse at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport may open as early as April 20, three months ahead… Read More »
Alaska Airlines commits to increase inclusivity
Alaska Airlines has pledged to increase racial diversity at the leadership level within the company to at least 30% by… Read More »
Air Canada names Airbus A220 after retired CEO
Air Canada has named a new Airbus A220-300 after former CEO Calin Rovinescu, who recently retired. The aircraft, the first… Read More »
Honor Flight veteran celebrates 100th birthday airborne
A Southwest Airlines Military Ambassador literally jumped at the chance to help a fellow veteran celebrate his 100th birthday skydiving…. Read More »
New Delta health officer will help shape pandemic response
Dr. Henry Ting, who recently joined Delta Air Lines as chief health officer from the Mayo Clinic, will be a… Read More »
Air Travel Restrictions: What You Need To Know Before You Fly in 2021
The Friendly Skies Are Open Air travel is slowly rebounding nearly one year after the COVID-19 pandemic was first declared,… Read More »
American Airlines, JetBlue Announce Nearly 80 Codeshare Flights
American Airlines and JetBlue announced the planned launch of nearly 80 codeshare flights and enhanced schedules on key routes. The codeshare… Read More »
Emirates To Unveil Exclusive Content for Travel Advisors
Beginning on July 1, Emirates said it will provide travel advisors with “rich content and differentiated ticket pricing” through Emirates Gateway,… Read More »
US Airlines Carried Lowest Number of Travelers Since 1984
New data provided by the United States government revealed an estimated 368 million passengers flew in 2020. According to the Bureau of… Read More »
Qatar Airways First to Introduce Touchless In-Flight Entertainment
Qatar Airways announced it would soon become the first global airline to offer passengers 100 percent touchless technology for its in-flight… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Acts of Kindness Pledge
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Southwest Airlines has launched a program to complete a collective one million Acts of Kindness. As part… Read More »
Wyndham To Unveil Tulum Hotel in First Half of 2021
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts continues to expand its reach in Mexico, with plans to unveil the 96-room Esplendor by Wyndham… Read More »
Tampa Area Hotel Occupancies Reach 92 Percent During Super Bowl Weekend
Florida’s Hillsborough County reaped rich rewards on the hotel front during the Super Bowl LV weekend, which was held at… Read More »
Marriott Reveals Q4 Results, ‘Looking Ahead to Rest of 2021 With Optimism’
Marriott International announced its fourth-quarter 2020 results on Thursday, closing out the final chapter of the most challenging year in… Read More »
Crystal To Require Proof of COVID-19 Vaccinations To Cruise
Crystal will require all guests to prove that they have been fully inoculated with a COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before their… Read More »