India’s Jet Airways receives 11-12 EOIs
The resolution professionals tasked with finding a new investor for Jet Airways (JAI, Mumbai Int’l) have received around a dozen… Read More »
Malta’s Medavia seeks Dash 8, B1900D dry-lease placements
Medavia (5M, Malta Int’l) has mandated Airstream International Group to find dry-lease placements for three of its turboprops currently parked… Read More »
American Airlines CEO dismisses idea of bankruptcy
American Airlines (AA, Dallas/Fort Worth) CEO Doug Parker has rejected the notion that the carrier may consider Chapter 11 bankruptcy… Read More »
China approves 8 countries in charter flights list – report
China is easing its coronavirus pandemic travel restrictions and will allow charter flights from eight countries, but this does not… Read More »
Gov’t launches full investigation into BVI Airways loan
The Government of the British Virgin Islands has launched a “full criminal investigation” into the missing USD7.2 million loaned by… Read More »
Panama firm China Joy files HNA insolvency case
Panama-domiciled firm China Joy Shipping has filed a petition in Hong Kong to liquidate heavily indebted HNA Group, its second… Read More »
Pakistan reopens airports to outbound int’l pax ops
Pakistan has allowed outbound international flights to resume, after the country largely closed its airports to scheduled commercial passenger flights… Read More »
Emirates eyes full utilisation of fleet in Summer 2022
Emirates (EK, Dubai Int’l) is planning to reactivate all of its aircraft by the Summer 2022 season, including its A380-800s,… Read More »
Lenders push to sell RavnAir Group’s aircraft
A consortium of lenders led by BNP Paribas, collectively owed around USD90 million, is pushing to continue with the sale… Read More »
Airports Expecting Crowding Problem Even With Travel Demand Still Low
It seems ironic, at best, and oxymoronic, at worst. The demand for air travel is still quite low in the… Read More »
Godspeed, Mad Dog: McDonnell Douglas Planes Fly for Final Time
Ladies and gentlemen, the McDonnell Douglas aircraft have left the air. Thank you. Yeah, they were as iconic as Elvis… Read More »
Airlines for America Applauds New Framework for Changes to Aviation Industry
Airlines for America (A4A) officials applauded the recent recommendations for the safe, sustainable and secure restart and recovery of global air travel… Read More »
American Airlines to End Presence at Oakland International Airport
American Airlines is dropping its service at Oakland International Airport in northern California, citing a lack of profits and the… Read More »
Flight Attendant Unknowingly Engages in Heartfelt Racism Conversation with Airline CEO
Racism is an uncomfortable topic to talk about, especially following the murder of George Floyd, but the CEO of American… Read More »
Las Ventanas al Paraiso to Reopen July 1
On July 1, Las Ventanas al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort will begin welcoming back guests with an arsenal of safety… Read More »
What Will It Take for All-Inclusives to Recover After COVID-19?
Everyone is talking about the “new normal,” and the global hospitality industry, having been decimated by the pandemic, is doing… Read More »
Couples Resorts to Reopen July 1
Couples Resorts has announced that all four of its all-inclusive resorts in Ocho Rios and Negril, Jamaica will reopen on… Read More »
P&O Cruises Extends Sailing Suspension Through October
British-headquartered P&O Cruises today announced its extension of paused operations, canceling all of its scheduled sailings through mid-October. In the interim, the… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Extends Suspensions, Updates Itineraries
After consulting with Cruise Lines International Association and in conjunction with the CDC guidelines, Royal Caribbean has extended its suspension of operations for its… Read More »
Disney Cruise Line Extends Future Credits for Coronavirus Impacted Voyages
Disney Cruise Line announced future cruise credits issued to customers who had their voyages canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak would be… Read More »
Crystal Cruises Launches Voyage Assurance Policy for Select 2020-21 Sailings
Crystal Cruises has introduced a brand new policy to protect future guests in the event of unexpected itinerary changes. On Tuesday,… Read More »
Amtrak Vacations Offering Limited-Time Great Getaway Sale
Travelers looking to explore the United States after being stuck inside for so long should check out Amtrak Vacations and… Read More »
European Waterways Barge Cruises Are Ideal for Family Vacations
European Waterways offers the perfect solution to socially distant family travel in Europe. As the coronavirus pandemic begins to wane and… Read More »
NCL Details How Cruising Will Change in COVID-19 Era
Norwegian Cruise Line is detailing specifics on how cruising will change during the age of the coronavirus pandemic, the first major line… Read More »
Riviera River Cruises Offers ‘Half Back’ Deposit and Shipboard Credit
Through the month of June, Riviera River Cruises is offering travel advisors’ clients a reduced deposit that is returned as a shipboard… Read More »
Seabourn Offers Travel Advisors Bonus Commission on New Bookings
Seabourn is offering a 4 percent bonus commission on new bookings made on 2021 sailings to Alaska, Europe and Canada/New England…. Read More »