$11M plan would diversify Quebec ski resorts
The Quebec government plans to spend $11 million to turn ski resorts into year-round attractions. A range of activities, from… Read More »
United to offer refunds to some afraid to fly
United Airlines will be flexible on refunds for passengers who no longer wish to fly now that masks are optional,… Read More »
Business travel seen rebounding
The consensus in a survey of travel managers is that business travel will rebound slowly but steadily through 2022, reading… Read More »
United boosts service to Europe, Asia
United Airlines has launched new routes between Chicago and Zurich, Switzerland, and Denver to Munich, Germany, and will offer 71… Read More »
US airlines increase staffing initiatives
US airlines are ramping up hiring and training initiatives to secure a pipeline of new pilots, flight attendants and others… Read More »
Air Canada increases capacity as ticket sales rise
Air Canada will increase capacity this spring, offering over four-times as many seats than the same time in 2021. CEO… Read More »
A4A announces Karen Keller as chief of staff
Airlines for America President and CEO Nick Calio announced that Karen Keller will join Airlines for America as chief of… Read More »
FAA starts Airport Climate Challenge
The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an Airport Climate Challenge with a goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, offering airports… Read More »
United bets on fuel made by microbes
United Airlines’ partnership with biotech firm Cemvita Factory focuses on a new technology that uses microbes to produce sustainable fuel…. Read More »
A4A consumer survey offers passenger insight
The recent survey by Airlines for America/Ipsos Air Travelers in America found that the majority of travelers are not aware… Read More »
Atlas celebrates World Pilots Day, features pilot training center
At Atlas Air’s Miami pilots training center, the cargo carrier is training its next class of pilot trainees, who undergo… Read More »
Check out of Russia, Ukraine hotel group urges industry
The Ukrainian Hotel and Resort Association has called out major hotel chains for not following the example of Hyatt Hotels… Read More »
Forthcoming Denver hotel called pioneer in carbon curbs
Construction has begun on Denver’s Populus, whose developers call it the first carbon-positive hotel in the US when it opens… Read More »
Wash. hotel bought for homeless will take in refugees
Officials in King County, Wash., have decided to provide emergency shelter for refugees from Ukraine in a hotel originally purchased… Read More »
Tightly packed hotel sites still attract entrepreneurs
Hotel development is so vibrant these days that even already-built-up destinations such as Oahu, Hawaii, Miami Beach, Fla., and New… Read More »
Famed, faded Sicilian villa reborn as posh resort
The Grand Hotel Villa Igiea, once a vacation destination for royal personages and opera stars visiting Palermo, Sicily, has reopened… Read More »
Inn on Fifth of Naples, Fla., changes hands for $156M
The upscale Inn on Fifth in Naples, Fla., will join the portfolio of Pebblebrook Hotel Trust via a $156 million… Read More »
JetBlue University appoints new vice president
JetBlue Airways has named Jeff Winter vice president of JetBlue University, where he’ll oversee the airline’s training facilities and programs…. Read More »
Southwest releases corporate citizenship, diversity reports
Southwest has released its 2021 One Report, an annual update on the airline’s sustainability and corporate citizenship initiatives. This year… Read More »
A4A, coalition urges support for SAF tax incentive
Airlines for America joined dozens of aviation industry stakeholders to urge congressional leaders to “support the decarbonization of the aviation… Read More »
Delta will begin South Africa route in 2022
Delta Air Lines will begin flying to Cape Town, South Africa later this year. The South African government approved the… Read More »
Passengers can fly Ravn Alaska with Alaska Airlines miles
Alaska Airlines frequent flyers can now use points to buy tickets on the regional airline Ravn Alaska. “We’re thankful to… Read More »
Airlines invest in initiatives to attract new talent
US airlines, including United, American and Alaska Airlines, are developing programs designed to serve as a pipeline to aviation careers… Read More »
Pittsburgh airport to build new cargo facility
The Allegheny County Airport Authority board has awarded $44 million in contracts for construction of a new cargo facility at… Read More »
Alaska Airlines signs Hawaii environmental pledge
Alaska Airlines has signed the “Pledge To Our Keiki,” a commitment to help protect the Hawaiian environment. As part of… Read More »
New $675M concourse approved for D.C.-area airport
Construction is expected to begin next year on a new $675 million concourse at Dulles International Airport. Last week, Washington,… Read More »