United ramps up Australia service
United Airlines has begun service between San Francisco and Brisbane, giving the airline its largest presence ever in Australia, a… Read More »
Southwest focuses on restoring schedule
After expanding its network during the pandemic, Southwest Airlines is focusing on “putting the planes back that were already there,”… Read More »
US airlines see strong demand for holiday travel
US airline executives predict an especially strong holiday travel period this year. “We’re confident in the demand backdrop for the… Read More »
Air Canada upgrades passenger experience
Air Canada is upgrading the passenger experience with 25% more in-flight entertainment and upgraded dining on international flights and in… Read More »
Delta Air Lines receives ASTA’s first sustainability award
The American Society of Travel Advisors has given Delta Air Lines its first Green Partner in Travel Award. “Delta is… Read More »
Southwest to add 3 seasonal routes in spring
Southwest Airlines plans to add three seasonal routes in the spring, including flights between Denver and Myrtle Beach, S.C., and… Read More »
Report details FedEx’s global impact
According to a global economic impact report by Dun & Bradstreet, FedEx delivered an estimated 16 million shipments per day… Read More »
United Express carrier takes step toward fleet upgrade
Commuter Air, which operates regional flights for United Airlines out of Houston, is taking the first step to upgrading its… Read More »
United Airlines says Apple tech prevents some delays
United Airlines is the first airline to digitize maintenance documents using the Touch ID feature on Apple’s iPad, and the… Read More »
Air Canada eyes more flights to India
Air Canada plans to increase its service to India, said Alexandre Lefevre, managing director of network planning and scheduling. The… Read More »
JetBlue expands codeshare arrangement with Qatar Airways
JetBlue is expanding its codesharing arrangement with Qatar Airways, allowing passengers to book seamless connections through Doha to 11 additional… Read More »
How hotels are facing the rising cost of utilities
Though hotels’ utility costs declined during the pandemic shutdown, they are now rising as travel returns and are growing faster… Read More »
Biden goes after resort fees
President Joe Biden has pledge to eliminate “junk fees” charged by resorts, airlines and cable companies, urging transparency in pricing…. Read More »
3 tax credits to help hotels
Though hotels were hard-hit by the pandemic, several tax credits are available, writes Terracina Maxwell of Clarus Solutions. Maxwell explores… Read More »
Fla. trade association offers hurricane relief to hotels
Hotel and restaurant owners in four Florida counties hit by Hurricane Ian are eligible for $10,000 grants from the Florida… Read More »
Oetker Collection to transform Palm Beach, Fla., icon
The Oetker Collection will transform the Chesterfield, an iconic 100-year-old boutique hotel in Palm Beach, Fla., which was sold this… Read More »
3 Hilton, Marriott properties sold
The 135-room Courtyard Myrtle Beach Broadway, the 147-room Hilton Garden Inn Roanoke Rapids and the 148-room Courtyard Charlotte Airport have… Read More »
Wyndham changes focus with growth strategy
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has changed business strategy, stepping away from property management to focus on franchising select-service properties. The… Read More »
Seattle airport plans $4.6 billion in upgrades
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport plans to invest more than $4.6 billion over the next five years for improvement projects. Most immediately,… Read More »
Air Canada adds 15 more A220s to Airbus order
Air Canada has ordered 15 more Airbus A220s, bringing to 60 the number it will receive in the next few… Read More »
Delta signs interline agreement with Australia’s Rex
Delta Air Lines has announced an interline agreement with Australia’s Rex Airlines, allowing Delta passengers to connect to 58 cities… Read More »
Inside United Airlines’ Chicago headquarters
United Airlines’ headquarters in one of Chicago’s most iconic buildings features lounge, conference and work areas reminiscent of an upscale… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines banks on Japan recovery
Demand is strong on interisland and mainland flights as well as international routes that have reopened, said CEO Peter Ingram,… Read More »
Alaska offers priority boarding to passengers in team gear
Alaska Airlines is offering priority boarding on flights leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport or Paine Field in Everett, Wash, to passengers… Read More »
Delta foundation donates $1M to Agnes Scott College
The Delta Air Lines Foundation awarded $1 million to Agnes Scott College to support its Global Journeys program, which takes… Read More »
UPS expects lower volume during holiday peak
UPS CEO Carol Tome predicts the shipper will see lower parcel volume for the 2022 peak season compared with 2021,… Read More »