Hundreds of Delta pilots to protest for better pay and improved workload
Hundreds of Delta Air Lines pilots have warned of plans to picket, demanding better pay and working conditions. The protest… Read More »
Rosaviatsia takes action to prevent pilots finding work with foreign airlines
The Federal Air Transport Agency, also known as Rosaviatsia, has taken formal actions to prevent unemployed pilots from gaining work… Read More »
JetBlue updates buyout proposal for Spirit Airlines
JetBlue (JBLU) is showing no signs of dropping its bid to buy Spirit Airlines (S64) (SAVE), raising its buyout proposal… Read More »
SAS Scandinavian pilot strikes and no new funding from Norway
It’s a troubled week for Scandinavian carrier SAS. The airline warns a possible pilot strike will have a big impact… Read More »
Etihad resumes direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Beijing
Etihad returns to Beijing, China with weekly direct flights from Abu Dhabi starting June 29, 2022, almost two years after… Read More »
Lufthansa confirm the A380 will be back in the summer of 2023
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) has confirmed that the Airbus A380 will return to operation in the summer of 2023, a reprieve… Read More »
US long distance train routes are better than ever, the best journeys for a 4th July trip
Train travel is on the rise in the US and these scenic routes make for a memorable 4 July trip…. Read More »
Turkey is now Türkiye: What other countries have changed their name?
Say goodbye to Turkey and hello to Türkiye. The government of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has decided to officially change the country’s… Read More »
Gulfstream’s G800 ultralong-range private jet makes first flight
The G800 debuted in October 2021 with an aggressive development schedule based on corollary testing completed on the G700. The… Read More »
Lufthansa is the latest European airline to cancel thousands of flights at the last minute
Airline giant Lufthansa is planning to cut more than 3,000 flights this summer due to staff shortages and strikes. The… Read More »
IHG terminates operations in Russia, home to 28 hotels
IHG Hotels & Resorts says it will halt all operations in Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine and… Read More »
Margins start to thin for hospitality but sector remains optimistic
Margins in the lodging sector are starting to soften due to labor issues, rising interest rates and elevated construction costs,… Read More »
Sparks, Nev., casino resort OK’d for late summer opening
Legends Bay Casino in Sparks, Nev., has earned final approval from the state’s Gaming Commission and is on track for… Read More »
Vinpearl partnership grows Marriott presence in Vietnam
Eight hotels comprising 2,200 rooms in Vietnam will undergo development and conversion under a new agreement between Marriott International and… Read More »
India’s Jet Airways set to close a $5.5 billion deal with Airbus, Boeing and Embraer
Jet Airways, the once-defunct Indian airline now on its way to revival, is reportedly set to finalise an order worth… Read More »
Resort stays in S.E. Asia go cheap to narrow tourism gap
Posh hotel stays are going for bargain rates in Southeast Asia as the region courts Western travelers to compensate for… Read More »
N.C. airport executes significant renovations
Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, N.C., is working on $54 million in runway repairs paid for by federal grants…. Read More »
Lemon, lime wedges return to United flights
United Airlines is bringing back lemon and lime wedges and bamboo cocktail stirrers for its in-flight beverage service. In premium… Read More »
Alaska flyers can use miles on Air Tahiti Nui
Alaska Airlines frequent flyers can now use Mileage Plan miles to book flights on Air Tahiti Nui. The airline flies… Read More »
Air Canada resumes Toronto-Milwaukee flights
Air Canada has resumed service between Toronto and Milwaukee, which was paused in 2020. The daily flights will be operated… Read More »
Hotels focus on wellness as industry recovers
Hotel companies are broadening the type of wellness offerings available to customers, including river baths and abdominal massages. “I think… Read More »
American regional carrier triples pay for pilots in July
Envoy Air, which operates regional American Airlines flights, will offer pilots triple pay for the month of July. “We are… Read More »
Southwest Airlines’ hedging program pays off
Southwest Airlines’ commitment to hedging the costs of jet fuel has paid dividends as prices have soared above $100 per… Read More »
FedEx continues Ukrainian relief flights
FedEx delivered 52 tons of medical relief supplies to Poland destined to help Ukrainian refugees, part of an ongoing partnership… Read More »
JetBlue employs artificial intelligence
JetBlue is employing artificial intelligence to provide dynamic input for scheduling and price setting. “Collaborating with FLYR, a pioneer of… Read More »
Upscale hotels converge on Nashville, Tenn.
A spate of new luxury hotels dramatizes the resurgence of tourism in Nashville, Tenn., and there’s much more grandeur yet… Read More »