Canada’s WestJet to restart MAX ops in early 1Q21
WestJet (WS, Calgary) has joined the list of airlines announcing firm B737 MAX service resumption plans, with the type’s first… Read More »
Makeover of once-grand hotel may proceed, NYC says
New York City officials have withdrawn their opposition to the planned redevelopment of the landmark Chelsea Hotel into a luxury… Read More »
Get a taste of UK at Macao’s Londoner resort
Sands China is opening The Londoner resort in Macao in February with a 600-room luxury hotel with 14 Suites by… Read More »
People on the move enjoy a better mood, survey says
A university survey conducted in the throes of the pandemic found travelers happier — albeit by a slight margin —… Read More »
Cornett, VisitLEX woo “The Queen’s Gambit” fans
Cornett and VisitLEX are maximizing the fact that Lexington, Ky., is the hometown of the protagonist in Netflix’s “The Queen’s… Read More »
$110M development planned in Mich. includes hotel
A $110 million mixed-use development is being proposed for a property in downtown Muskegon, Mich., where past plans to build… Read More »
Airlines take safety precautions for flights in D.C. area
Airlines are working with law enforcement after President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the US Capitol. American Airlines has beefed up… Read More »
Nongaming Vegas hotel’s builder likes odds for oddity
Locally born developer Lorenzo Doumani is making an $850 million bet that a nongaming, nonsmoking resort near the Las Vegas… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Bans Passengers After Harassing Flight Crew
Fourteen passengers have been banned from Alaska Airlines for their rowdy, unruly behavior and for refusing to wear masks on… Read More »
Emirates Launches Global Sale on Economy and Business Class Fares
Emirates has kicked off the new year by launching its global sale, to regain some air-travel momentum and, “inspire and encourage… Read More »
JetBlue Becomes the Latest to Ban Emotional Support Animals From Flights
JetBlue has just joined other major U.S. airlines in altering its service animal policy by banning emotional support animals (ESAs)… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Launches Spring Sale With Flights From $39 One-Way
Southwest Airlines is keeping the savings going in 2021, announcing another spring flight sale on Friday featuring seats from just… Read More »
Delta Latest Airline to Ban Emotional Support Animals
Delta Air Lines has joined several other carriers that are aligning with the United States Department of Transportation on their… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines looks back on a year of giving
In 2020 Hawaiian Airlines employees volunteered 6,506 hours to community organizations and organized about $144,500 in donations of cash and… Read More »
Airports continue opening COVID-19 testing sites
Airports continue to increase the availability of COVID-19 testing for air passengers, with airports in Cleveland and Palm Springs, Calif.,… Read More »
United Airlines adds Houston to routes from Fla. airport
United will begin service Feb. 11 between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, which it also… Read More »
Air Canada taps Virgin Australia as Aeroplan partner
Air Canada has added Virgin Australia as a partner in its Aeroplan frequent-flyer program. As of Jan. 19, Aeroplan members… Read More »
Karisma Joins Forces With Affirm to Offer Guests Monthly Payment Plans
Karisma Hotels & Resorts is partnering with Affirm, a financial installment loan lender, to enable travelers to break down the… Read More »
Southwest’s first female exec passes away
Camille Keith, the first woman officer of a domestic airline and an original employee of Southwest Airlines, passed away at… Read More »
Alaska launches new Calif. service to N.Y., Texas
Alaska Airlines will launch service between Los Angeles and Austin, Texas, March 18 and begin flying nonstop between San Diego… Read More »
American illustrates enhanced disinfection on aircraft
American Airlines explained how electrostatic spraying works onboard aircraft in its newest American Minute video. “The spray has an electric… Read More »
A4A CEO praises Chao’s tenure at DOT
Airlines for America CEO Nicholas Calio thanked Elaine Chao for her “dedicated service over the past four years” after she… Read More »
Ski vacations still popular but different
Colorado’s ski resorts are proving popular with locals and travelers even as they implement new reservation systems and other restrictions…. Read More »
Black voter movements drive Senate wins for Democrats
Grassroots movements, like Black Voters Matter and New Georgia Project, helped get the Black vote out and deliver historic U.S…. Read More »
Agencies advising brands on how to react to Capitol unrest
Media and PR agency executives say brands have suspended marketing activities and are reviewing their next steps due to the… Read More »
Safari lodges give new meaning to ecotourism
Some of the most cutting-edge advances in tourism can be found in the wilds of Africa, where some tours are… Read More »