Vaccines no sure cure for what ails travel industry
Vaccines for the coronavirus could revive the travel industry in 2021, however travel industry executives disagree about whether they should… Read More »
Photos: Art options for returning manicure clientele
Neon matte colors, floral designs and the negative space moon manicure are all trending as clients return to their manicure… Read More »
Pa. nail salon offers manis, pedis of all types
LY Nail Spa recently opened for business in Whitehall Township, Pa., with nine manicure and eight pedicure stations. The salon… Read More »
N.C. spa invites guests to float cares away
Albemarle, N.C., is home to Ascension Float Therapy and Spa, which focuses on sensory deprivation float therapy. “It’s really the… Read More »
Spas adapt to offer respite from pandemic
Spas are responding to the coronavirus pandemic with new, inventive activities for guests and protocols to help people feel safe…. Read More »
Could We See a Pandemic-Induced Airline Merger?
The coronavirus pandemic, which has curtailed air travel by some 60 percent in 2020 compared to 2019 and has caused… Read More »
Two Women Fight on Flight After Children Kick Back of Seat
A young child kicking the back of a passenger’s seat appeared to be the trigger for a fight between two… Read More »
Multiple Cruise Lines Extend Pause in Operations
Both Princess Cruises and Holland America Line have joined with other cruise lines in continuing a pause in operations into… Read More »
World Navigator To Feature First-at-Sea Luxury SeaSpa by L’OCCITANE
Atlas Ocean Voyages and L’OCCITANE en Provence are proud to announce the launch of the first-at-sea Luxury SeaSpa by L’OCCITANE…. Read More »
Carnival Extends US Cruise Operations Suspension, Cancels Additional Sailings
Carnival Cruise Line has announced the extension of its pause in United States operations through March 31 and several additional cancellations…. Read More »
Sweden’s debt office gives $24.5mn loan guarantee to BRA
On the very last day it was able to do so, the Swedish National Debt Office provided a state guarantee… Read More »
Israir to lay off more staff, may stop flying on Saturdays
Israir (6H, Tel Aviv Ben Gurion) expects that in 2021 it will have to cut its workforce by a further… Read More »
Malaysia’s AirAsia X tries to invalidate case it lost to BOC
AirAsia X (D7, Kuala Lumpur Int’l) has moved to invalidate lessor BOC Aviation’s efforts to enforce a lawsuit it lost… Read More »
Canada’s OWG launches international operations
OWG (Montréal Trudeau) commenced international operations to the Caribbean, its core business, on December 18, 2020. The virtual carrier, a… Read More »
UK’s JOTA Aviation launches post-Brexit cargo airbridge
JOTA Aviation (ENZ, London Southend) has partnered Priority Freight in launching a scheduled airbridge between Birmingham Int’l and Ostend in… Read More »
EC approves more aid to Alitalia, continues other probes
The European Commission has approved a further EUR73.02 million euros (USD90.5 million) in Italian state support for Alitalia (AZ, Rome… Read More »
Florida’s GLOBALX takes first A320
GLOBALX (Miami Int’l) took delivery of its first A320-200 on January 1, 2021, as it progresses towards completing its certification… Read More »
Health app acts as vaccination passport
A number of airlines, including JetBlue and United, are adopting the CommonPass app for travelers to prove they have been… Read More »
Airports invest in touchless technology
Spurred by the coronavirus pandemic, airports have accelerated adoption of technology that makes multiple aspects of the passenger experience “touchless.”… Read More »
American Airlines exec named to drone advisory panel
Molly Wilkinson, vice president of regulatory affairs at American Airlines, is among new members named by the Federal Aviation Administration… Read More »
Air Canada joins call to delay Canadian testing mandate
Air Canada joined other airlines and aviation organizations in calling on the Canadian government to delay imposing a COVID-19 testing… Read More »
Reagan National Airport concourse hits home stretch
A formal opening for a new concourse at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Va., is planned for July,… Read More »
TSA screens 1.3M passengers to end holidays
The Transportation Security Administration screened more than 3 million passengers in the first three days of January, including 1.3 million… Read More »
Medical cargo, key retirement shape FedEx’s 2020
A new feature highlights the changes FedEx underwent and how it pivoted to supply critical medical supplies during an unusual… Read More »
A marriage with a Southwest motif
A couple who met on a Southwest Airlines flight held a Southwest-themed wedding reception after a proposal that took place… Read More »
A look at the legacy of retiring Air Canada CEO
Calin Rovinescu, who is stepping down after 12 years as Air Canada’s CEO, began his career as a corporate lawyer…. Read More »