Costner and other travel startup founders seek funding
HearHere, a road-travel audio app created by actor Kevin Costner, has raised $3.2 million in a round led by Camping… Read More »
American revamps frequent flyer program leadership
In the role of Vice President of Customer Experience, Loyalty and Marketing, American Airlines executive Julie Rath will add oversight… Read More »
Infrastructure plan will support airport improvements
On CBS’ 60 Minutes, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg outlined how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will support investments across America’s infrastructure,… Read More »
Southwest exec: Mo. Airport improvements a “big win”
Renovations at the Kansas City airport in Missouri will offer a “better environment for travel” and make Southwest’s operations more… Read More »
Delta employee records Minn. airport announcements
Lykoung Wong, an employee service staffer for Delta Air Lines is one of 10 airport employees chosen by Minneapolis-St. Paul… Read More »
Air travel demand continues to recover
Air travel demand for leisure domestic and international destinations continues to rise due to declining coronavirus cases and the loosening… Read More »
American to fly between Texas Capital and Jamaica
American Airlines will launch a new route in June between Austin, Texas, and Montego Bay, Jamaica. The weekly flights will… Read More »
Behind the scenes at UPS Worldport
At UPS Worldport in Louisville, Kentucky, nearly 400 flights arrive and depart the facility daily, and more than two million… Read More »
Alaska Airlines adopts new cargo management program
Alaska Airlines is partnering with Indian company IBS Software for a new air cargo management system. The move is “part… Read More »
Delta A321 aircraft include new first-class seat design
The Airbus A321neos soon to be delivered to Delta Air Lines include a new seat design in the first-class cabin,… Read More »
United partnership creates African heritage packages
United Airlines is partnering with the travel company Certified Africa to create package options for African heritage experiences. “This partnership… Read More »
EU Sees Significant Tourism Recovery in 2021
As COVID-19 conditions around the world continue to fluctuate unpredictably, tourism is still the sector facing the most challenges in… Read More »
FAA to undergo audit of Air Taxi eVTOLs certification process
The Office of Inspector General for USDOT will examine how the FAA is progressing in establishing certification rules for eVTOLs…. Read More »
Popular Mexican State to Lift Mask Mandate
The popular tourism state of Quintana Roo in Mexico announced plans to lift mask mandates in April as coronavirus-related restrictions… Read More »
US Airports Boast Third-Busiest Day in Pandemic Era
A touch of irony, perhaps? U.S. airports had their third-busiest day of the pandemic era on Friday, March 11, as… Read More »
Uber Temporarily Adds Fuel Surcharge to Customer Rides
The Russian war on Ukraine has disrupted global oil supply lines, driving gas prices up to ever-increasing record highs, and… Read More »
UK Drops All Remaining Travel Restrictions, Despite Increase in COVID Infections
The British government is set to drop all remaining travel restrictions in the United Kingdom (U.K.), despite an increase in… Read More »
Malta Continues To Grow as a Gastronomic Destination
The new MICHELIN Guide Malta 2022 lists 30 restaurants in the Mediterranean archipelago, further establishing the island-nation as a destination… Read More »
Brazil Cruise Season to Launch in October
Brazil’s 2022-2023 cruise season will begin in October with 19 itineraries calling at eight destinations in the Brazilian states of… Read More »
France Lifts Many Coronavirus-Related Restrictions
Many of the coronavirus-related restrictions put in place in France during the pandemic were lifted on Monday. According to The… Read More »
Airlines Ramp up Pilot Training Programs as Travel Increases
As air travel continues to increase across the country, Alaska Airlines has joined a growing list of U.S. carriers addressing… Read More »
A Romantic All-Inclusive Vacation Spot in Barbados
Sandals Resorts is known for being one of the best in adults-only, all-inclusive resort vacations throughout the Caribbean, but when… Read More »
CDC Lowers Health Warning for Cruise Ships to Level 2 Moderate
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention on March 14 lowered the COVID-19 travel health notice for cruise ships to… Read More »
Windstar Changes Itineraries in Black and Baltic Seas
Small-ship specialist Windstar Cruises canceled sailings and cruise-tours in the Black Sea region and replaced calls in St. Petersburg, Russia,… Read More »
American Queen Schedules Cruises With Midwest, Canada Overnights
American Queen Voyages has announced three new Great Lakes sailings on the Ocean Navigator that will have overnight visits in… Read More »
Holland America Line Unveils ‘Alaska Up Close’ Programming
Holland America Line, which this year celebrates is 75th year in Alaska, unveiled “Alaska Up Close” programming, which will feature… Read More »