Icelandic Airline PLAY takes off to New York with tickets at £159
Summer in New York just became much for affordable for Brits, as Iceland’s low-cost airline, PLAY, took off for the… Read More »
Aeroflot is looking to place an order for 300 Russian narrowbody aircraft
The airline is seeking to increase its fleet of narrowbody aircraft while reducing its dependence on Boeing and Airbus. Russia’s… Read More »
EasyJet cancels 40 flights a day for the rest of June
Around 10,000 EasyJet passengers have had their flights cancelled today (13 June) after the airline axed 64 flights. On Monday,… Read More »
US drops COVID tests for all passengers, but for how long?
The US has lifted COVID-19 testing requirements for international travellers arriving by plane. Arrivals no longer have to show a… Read More »
Japan reopens to international tourists on strictly managed package tours
Japan has reopened to international tourists from the 10 June – but only those booked on private tour groups approved… Read More »
$754M refi secured for upscale NYC hotel-condo venture
OKO Group has closed on a $754 million refinancing deal with JPMorgan for a luxury hotel and condo project on… Read More »
High times, high prices: Buoys of summer for hospitality
Elevated room rates have fueled the hotel industry’s robust recovery from a devastating pandemic, and executives of the leading chains… Read More »
Five-star NYC hotels still value their concierges
Through the pandemic many of New York City’s three-star and four-star hotels did away with their concierges, but the five-star… Read More »
Pre-testing halt for US entry seen as boon for hotels
The Biden administration answered a long-standing plea from the hotel and travel industries Friday by calling an end to the… Read More »
1 Hotels, Audi team up with posh restaurant, nonprofit
Sumptuous dining with sustainability is the theme of a new venture by the partnership of 1 Hotels and Audi of… Read More »
Integrated resort in Greece comes closer to fruition
Gek Terna and a consortium of companies have signed a concession agreement with the Greek Finance Ministry that will move… Read More »
Choctaw Nation breaks ground on Okla. Casino
Construction is set to begin on Choctaw Landing in Hochatown, Okla., the Choctaw Nation’s new $165 million casino complex. The… Read More »
United offers miles for aiding LGBTQIA+ groups
United Airlines is offering miles to holders of its branded credit cards when they donate to three LGBTQIA+ charities during… Read More »
NY airport to start largest construction project soon
New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport will begin the largest component of its massive renovation program this summer: the… Read More »
American Airlines adds Caribbean routes from Austin, Texas
American Airlines is continuing to expand its operations in Austin by launching routes from the Texas capital to Montego Bay,… Read More »
Report forecasts huge growth for sustainable aviation fuel
Future Market Insights predicts that the market for sustainable aviation fuel will grow from $220 million in 2021 to $15… Read More »
Alaska exec: Solid bookings for Cleveland-Seattle route
Bookings for Alaska Airlines’ new route between Cleveland and Seattle “are outpacing our expectations,” said Brett Catlin, vice president for… Read More »
FedEx, US Chamber launch disaster grant program
FedEx and the US Chamber of Commerce have launched a program that offers $5,000 grants to small businesses that complete… Read More »
Sweepstakes celebrates Southwest’s 51st birthday
Southwest Airlines is offering a series of sweepstakes prizes in the week leading up to the airline’s 51st birthday on… Read More »
US airlines transport baby formula to the US
US carriers are supporting efforts to transport baby formula amidst the nationwide shortage. Delta Cargo will fly more than 3.2… Read More »
ThinKom and CarlisleIT announce new Ka-band satellite antenna for regional jets
ThinKom Solutions and Carlisle Interconnect Technologies have announced plans to bring to market a new fully integrated phased-array Ka-band satellite… Read More »
Passenger Experience Conference 2022 highlights the revitalisation of air travel
Monday’s Passenger Experience Conference provided an excellent start to the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2022, which will once again feature the… Read More »