Delta launches domestic digital identity test trial
Delta is launching a pilot program to expand biometric digital ID testing to domestic travelers to help provide a touchless… Read More »
Southwest sponsors Sundance Film Festival
Southwest is serving as the official airline of the Sundance Film Festival, which will be held virtually this year. Southwest… Read More »
Air Canada participates in employee testing project
Air Canada is among the companies participating in a pilot program that uses rapid COVID-19 testing to screen employees. “What… Read More »
Demand for Hawaii, beach travel remains strong
Beach-and nature-based destinations continue to perform well. “Hawaii demand is actually pretty darn strong,” said Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly,… Read More »
Airlines face additional furloughs without renewed relief
US Airlines have warned that thousands of employees face furloughs when the latest round of federal payroll support expires in… Read More »
TSA to enforce face coverings at all checkpoints
Beginning Tuesday, the Transportation Security Administration will require all travelers to wear face coverings at airport screening checkpoints. Passengers who… Read More »
A4A joins coalition letter opposing domestic testing
Airlines for America joined other travel and tourism industry groups urging against federal domestic testing requirements in a letter to… Read More »
Airline Tacks on ‘African American’ Service Fee To Passenger
A Charlotte, N.C. woman was shocked when she saw a racially insensitive remark next to a bank charge on her… Read More »
Multiple Travel Industry Groups Call COVID-19 Testing for Domestic Flights ‘Unwarranted’
The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) has expressed concern about the repercussions of possibly requiring a negative COVID-19 test… Read More »
Qatar Airways Continues Inroads Into US Market With Seattle Route
Qatar Airways, the Middle East carrier making huge inroads into the U.S. market despite a global pandemic, launched its service… Read More »
Radisson Blu Prepares To Open in Aruba
Radisson Blu, an upper upscale hotel brand delivering positive and personalized service in stylish spaces, today announced the opening of… Read More »
Virgin Hotels to Open Three New Hotels in 2021
Virgin Hotels announced on February 1st that it plans to open three new Virgin Hotels in 2021. The three new hotels… Read More »
Oakland Passenger Issues Bomb Threat Over Delayed Flight
A passenger at Oakland International Airport shut down Terminal 1 with an unfounded bomb threat. The passenger was upset about… Read More »
Everything You Need to Know About COVID-19 Testing at All-Inclusive Resorts
International travel comes with new obstacles in the time of COVID-19 and in the wake of the Centers for Disease… Read More »
Delta helps travelers meet test requirements
Delta Air Lines is helping travelers meet COVID-19 testing requirements by aiding them in purchasing at-home tests, finding testing centers… Read More »
What tax changes mean for business travelers
Business travelers should look at current tax laws to find out what is deductible and what changes have been made… Read More »
Wind-solar-powered La Quinta makes Ky. history
The newly opened La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham Louisville East is touted as the first hotel in Kentucky… Read More »
Princess Cruises To Offer Sports Betting at Sea
In addition to traditional gambling games such as slots, poker and blackjack, Princess Cruises today announced it would be adding… Read More »
Disney Cruise Line cancels all cruises through April
Disney Cruise Line announced that it is canceling all sailings through April and select cruises onboard the Disney Wonder and… Read More »
Peter Greenberg sees industry coming back soon
Travel journalist Peter Greenberg anticipates a busy year for the industry as vaccinations begin to open up things. He expects… Read More »
Holland America Line Offering Valentine’s Day Promotion
Holland America Line announced a special promotion to entice romantics ahead of Valentine’s Day. Running through February 14, the cruise line’s… Read More »
Airlines: Domestic COVID-19 tests not needed
Speaking in separate interviews, airline executives agreed that requiring COVID-19 testing for passengers on domestic flights would overwhelm testing capacity… Read More »
MSC Cruises Takes Delivery of Newest Ship
Officials from MSC Cruises announced the company had taken the delivery of the 18th ship in its fleet, MSC Virtuosa, on Monday…. Read More »
Marriott pumps pizzazz into plodding Sheraton
Marriott International has launched a makeover effort for Sheraton Hotels and Resorts that had been contemplated since the purchase of… Read More »
American cautions against skiplagging, churning
American Airlines is alerting travel advisors that it is cracking down on the practice of skiplagging, churning and other unfavorable… Read More »
French Polynesia’s Air Archipels orders two King Air 260s
Air Archipels (RHL, Papeete) has ordered two Beech (twin turboprop) King Air 260s from Beechcraft/Textron Aviation as part of its… Read More »