TSA tests ultraviolet disinfection for checkpoint bins
The Transportation Security Administration is testing technology at Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C., that uses ultraviolet-C light to disinfect… Read More »
Upscale hotel corraled by Texas stockyards redeveloper
A four-star hotel is scheduled to open today in a development with the unlikely name Mule Alley — an apt… Read More »
Black-owned Urban One bids for Va. casino license
Urban One is joining Golden Nugget, Bally’s, and Native American tribes in bidding for a Richmond, Va., casino project. The… Read More »
Hyatt Regency will debut in Las Vegas as Rio rebrands
The first Hyatt Regency to open in Las Vegas will replace the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino as Hyatt Hotels… Read More »
Virgin Hotels to open Thursday after $200M makeover
The former Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas has had a $200 million makeover and is ready for its beauty… Read More »
Blackstone buyout bid values Aussie resort at $6.2B
Shares in Australia’s Crown Resorts Ltd. rose more than 20% after its announcement Monday that Blackstone Group Inc. has offered… Read More »
How entertainment travels to American’s in-flight screens
Inflight entertainment offerings undergo a detailed curation process by American Airlines’ inflight entertainment team months in advance to appearing on… Read More »
US air passengers top 1M mark for 10 straight days
March 20 was the 10th consecutive day that the Transportation Security Administration screened more than a million passengers at US… Read More »
Air Canada adds triangular route to Saskatchewan
Air Canada is adding a triangular route to its schedule that will fly from Montreal to Regina and stop in… Read More »
Delta expands services to US, Caribbean vacation spots
Delta Air Lines plans to add nine new routes and expand service to vacation destinations in the US and Caribbean…. Read More »
Delta Air Lines maintains American Red Cross blood drives
Delta Air Lines has continued supporting the American Red Cross with blood drives despite the coronavirus pandemic. The events include… Read More »
Alaska adds flights between Minneapolis and Anchorage
Alaska Airlines is adding summer service between Anchorage and Minneapolis-St. Paul starting June 19. Last week, the airline resumed flights… Read More »
United has operated more than 11K cargo flights
United Airlines has operated more than 11,000 cargo-only flights transporting more than 570 million pounds of freight since the first… Read More »
Alaska appoints its first female COO
Alaska has appointed Constance von Muehlen as its new COO, effective April 3, 2021. She recently served as senior vice… Read More »
10 Safest US Airports One Year Into COVID-19 Pandemic
America’s Safest Airports Airports around the world have had to step up health and safety measures in the wake of… Read More »
Travel Fares Will Rise As More People Book Flights and Hotels
It’s as simple as supply and demand. Between more and more people being vaccinated, combined with pent-up demand for travel,… Read More »
American Travelers Reveal Sentiments on Emotional Support Animal Ban
Earlier this year, several airlines banned labeling emotional support animals as service animals, which means that they might have to be flown… Read More »
US Has 10 Consecutive Days of 1 Million Air Passengers
For the first time in more than a year since the coronavirus outbreak was declared a pandemic, more than 1… Read More »
TSA Announces Expansion of PreCheck Program
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the expansion of its PreCheck expedited screening program. The official TSA website revealed it had expanded… Read More »
Four Seasons Growing Portfolio Domestically and Internationally in 2021
As part of a 60th anniversary celebration, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is looking to the future with a growing… Read More »
How Hotels Can Better Meet Accessibility Needs
Handiscover, a leading accessibility and disability data organization, found that over a third of people with disabilities in America say… Read More »
American Queen Steamboat Company’s American Countess Christened in New Orleans
After a bit of drama, American Queen Steamboat Company’s (AQSC) American Countess was christened on March 21 in New Orleans by… Read More »