Scientists develop jet fuel from carbon dioxide
Oxford University researchers have found a way to make jet fuel from carbon dioxide in the laboratory by reverse engineering… Read More »
$8B in renovations transform N.Y.’s LaGuardia Airport
As $8 billion in renovations near the finish line, New York City’s LaGuardia Airport now boasts modern public spaces with… Read More »
Jamaican pioneer ends aviation career at Atlas Air
Maria Ziadie-Haddad, who was the first woman to pilot an aircraft for Air Jamaica, ended her aviation career in December… Read More »
Pandemic accelerated aircraft retirements in 2020
US airlines made some significant changes in their aircraft fleets in 2020, in some cases accelerating decisions due to decreased… Read More »
JetBlue’s first A220-300 is ready to fly
JetBlue Airways took delivery of its first Airbus A220-300 on Dec. 31, touting its fuel efficiency and cabin amenities. The… Read More »
American Airlines awarded STAR disinfection accreditation
American Airlines is the first airline to receive STAR Accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council for cleaning and disinfection… Read More »
Airlines advocate for global testing program
Airlines for America urged federal officials to rescind entry restrictions on travelers from the UK and other countries in favor… Read More »
King County, Wash., hopes to house 2K homeless people
The Health Through Housing initiative in King County, Wash., will allow the county to acquire up to a dozen local… Read More »
Call this work? Hotel Bel Air offers off-site style
Office workers seeking the social-distancing safety of a hotel setting will find much more at the Hotel Bel Air, a… Read More »
Pandemic aggravates Oyo’s pre-existing maladies
The once-soaring startup Oyo Hotels & Homes has taken a severe beating from the pandemic, but analysts note that a… Read More »
Bankruptcy looms despite infusion, major hotelier says
Ashford Hospitality Trust, owner of hotels in 27 states, has warned that it could face Chapter 11 bankruptcy, even though… Read More »
$90M purchase of RLH lifts Sonesta to top tier
Sonesta International Hotels Corp. will ascend to the upper ranks of US hospitality companies with its acquisition of RLH Corp…. Read More »
Hotels score big with Indiana-only basketball tourney
Nearly 3,000 rooms have been set aside by Indiana’s hotel industry to accommodate the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, which will… Read More »
Brookfield Asset Management makes offer for rest of Brookfield Property Partners
Brookfield Asset Management and a group of investors have proposed buying the remaining interest in Brookfield Property Partners as part… Read More »
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 »
Cruise lines add protocols to entertainment lineup
Cruise ships are preparing for the day when they can lift anchor, and how the entertainment offerings can be as… Read More »
US considers, Canada requires passenger testing
“Efforts are currently ongoing in the US to assess the risk reduction associated with testing and other recommended preventative measures,… Read More »
Hotel trade rises as China bears down on coronavirus
China’s hotel industry has paced the world in recovery from the pandemic that originated there, and the country’s vigorous response… 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 »
These hotel openings won’t lack for grandeur
Resorts World Las Vegas, touted as perhaps the costliest hotel-casino project in history, joins properties from Australia to Vietnam on… Read More »
Opinion: 2021 offers new opportunities for travel advisors
The new year bodes well for the travel industry, John Frenaye writes. Even though the virus is still surging, vaccinations… Read More »
Southwest Airlines, Sabre Announce Content Deal
Southwest Airlines and Sabre Corp. have announced a deal to put the carrier’s content on Sabre’s Global Distribution System (GDS),… Read More »
TSA Sets Another Pandemic-Era Record for Screened Passengers
Fueled by holiday travel, the Transportation Security Administration had a big weekend in terms of the number of passengers screen,… Read More »
COVID-19 Pandemic Wipes Out Over 20 Years of Airline Growth
A new report issued by a travel and data analytics company shows in hard, stark numbers just how devastating the… Read More »
Top 20 Safest Airlines for 2021
Airline Safety is Imperative. As the travel industry prepares for a revitalization thanks to COVID-19 vaccine advancement, AirlineRatings.com announced its… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Puts Flights on Sale From $29 One-Way
Southwest Airlines is offering one-way fares from as low as $29 this week during its latest 2021 flight sale. The low-cost carrier’s… Read More »