United launches Virgin Australia partnership
United Airlines will launch a new partnership with Virgin Australia May 23. With Australia reopening to tourism, passengers will be… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines to eliminate single-use plastics by 2029
Hawaiian Airlines is increasing its sustainability goals across its operations, which it outlined in its annual Corporate Kuleana Report. The… Read More »
Delta ground support staff to train at Ga. tech college
Delta Air Lines has selected West Georgia Technical College to provide assessments and training for its ground support employees. “We… Read More »
Air Canada adds Disney themed kids’ room to Toronto lounge
As part of its partnership with Walt Disney World, Air Canada has added a Disney-themed kids’ room to its Maple… Read More »
United to buy sustainable fuel in Amsterdam
United Airlines has signed a deal to buy sustainable aviation fuel for its flights departing Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, making it… Read More »
Air travel recovery continues in March
Global airline traffic continues to recover with passenger air traffic up 76% in March compared with March 2021, according to… Read More »
American employee lauded for aiding ailing passenger
American Airlines recognized Mimi Klagge, an airline employee at Lake Charles Regional Airport, as a “Real American Hero.” Klagge stepped… Read More »
JetBlue, Etihad to expand codeshare arrangement
Federal officials have approved expansion of the codeshare partnership between JetBlue and Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways. Etihad already sells some… Read More »
TSA boosts list of flexible screeners ahead of summer
The Transportation Security Administration has quadrupled the number of screeners listed as willing to travel to understaffed locations as the… Read More »
A4A CEO calls for end to predeparture testing at TSA roundtable
Airlines for America President and CEO Nicholas Calio joined Transportation Security Administration Administrator David Pekoske and other airline and airport… Read More »
Buyer of NYC’s noted Hudson Hotel wins $207M loan
Cain International has secured $207 million in financing from Parkview Financial and Montgomery Street Partners for its purchase of the… Read More »
Bally’s scores Chicago’s first casino license
Bally’s Corp. has prevailed over two other finalists, Hard Rock and Rivers, in securing Chicago’s first casino license, pending the… Read More »
Get some exercise for a lift while in flight
It’s possible to exercise during air travel to boost circulation and energy, improve posture and stave off stiffness and pain…. Read More »
Trump D.C. hotel lease sale draws more scrutiny
Leading US House members are demanding further information about CGI Hospitality Opportunity Fund I as the Miami-based investment group prepares… Read More »
Brookfield funds in deal for Watermark Lodging Trust
Funds managed by Brookfield Asset Management have formed a deal to acquire Watermark Lodging Trust in an all-cash transaction valued… Read More »
American Airlines resumes flight from N.C. to Grenada
After the Caribbean island of Grenada lifted travel restrictions, American Airlines is resuming service between Charlotte, N.C. American also serves… Read More »
Unruly passenger cases decline after mask mandate ends
Reports of airline passenger misbehavior dropped from 4.4 incidents per 10,000 flights to 1.9 in the week after the federal… Read More »
Delta to open exclusive Delta One clubs
Delta Air Lines plans to open Delta One clubs exclusively for business class passengers in New York and Los Angeles…. Read More »
UPS offers grants to Asian-owned small businesses
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, UPS is awarding $150,000 in grants to AAPI-owned small businesses… Read More »
US shut out of Tripadvisor’s annual top 10 hotel lineup
Tulemar Bungalows & Villas in Costa Rica heads this year’s rankings of the world’s top 10 hotels by Tripadvisor, with… Read More »
Hard Rock Hotels rolls out 2-pronged bonus initiative
A new promotion by AIC Hotel Group features a $100 credit allowance for guests at all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotels properties… Read More »
Hotel tax hike heads to November vote in Lompoc, Calif.
A proposed 1% increase in the hotel bed tax will go to a voter referendum in Lompoc, Calif., in November…. Read More »