FAA, telecoms agree on 5G deferral around 50 airports
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a list of 50 airports around which telecom operators AT&T and Verizon… Read More »
A big failed Russian Angara-A5 rocket crashes back to Earth out of control
A Russian rocket fell to a watery resting place on Jan. 5 after an uncontrolled reentry into Earth’s atmosphere. The… Read More »
Aston Martin car sales surge
Aston Martin (AML.L) said sales to dealers in 2021 surged 82%, even as the British luxury automaker forecast lower-than-expected annual… Read More »
Tech alliances firm up in the self-driving car wars at CES
Major automakers like General Motors Co (GM.N), Ford Motor Co (F.N) and Volvo Cars (VOLCARb.ST) deepened ties with key technology… Read More »
Airbus faces $339 million class action suit in the Netherlands
Lawyers who say they are representing “a hundred” institutional investors have filed a class action lawsuit against Airbus in a… Read More »
How to insure your trip amid massive airline cancellations
Air travel continues to be disrupted this week by the national surge in Covid infections, and many worried Americans may… Read More »
Travel industry will remain in flux for the foreseeable future amid Covid uncertainty
The travel industry will have to “roll with the punches” as government requirements continue to evolve with the pandemic, according… Read More »
Marriott investing in R&D lab
The new Marriott Design Lab will be used by the international hotel chain to develop new products and technologies for… Read More »
Barbados’ new booking platform could be regional model
In an effort to rebuild its tourism industry, Barbados has launched an online travel booking platform, BookBarbados.com, which could become… Read More »
10% bed tax takes effect in Helena, Ala.
Owners of short-term rental properties, hotels and motels in Helena, Ala., must now collect a 10% lodging tax on all… Read More »
Posh hotel in works for UK’s noted Selfridges store
The new owners of the luxury Selfridges department stores operating in Europe and Canada plan to open an upscale hotel… Read More »
Booking platform focuses on charities, volunteering
Socially conscious travelers can now use Kind Traveler’s booking platform to donate to charity and volunteer as well as book… Read More »
Jan. 6 anniversary makes bargain of Trump hotel rates
A room at the Trump International Hotel Washington, D.C., could be booked for as little at $446 for Thursday night,… Read More »
Construction underway on Orlando, Fla., resort
Single homes, villas, apartments, hotel rooms and a central water amenity form part of an 1,100-acre development under construction near… Read More »
Asia-Pacific M&A prognosticators cautiously upbeat
Hotel investment in the Asia-Pacific region should see modest growth in the first half of the year highlighted by certain… Read More »
Fla. airport completes energy-efficient utility plant
Florida’s Tampa International Airport has completed a $46 million central utility plant that is 30% more energy-efficient and also stands… Read More »
United offers meal service on Hawaii-Guam route
United Airlines is adding complimentary meal service on flights between Hawaii and Guam. The perk had been discontinued after the… Read More »
FedEx Express offers time-definite international service
FedEx has launched International Priority Express, which offers customers the ability to choose delivery by 10:30 a.m. or noon for… Read More »
American Airlines resumes flights to Sydney, Australia
American Airlines has resumed daily service between Los Angeles and Sydney. Delta Air Lines and United Airlines also fly to… Read More »
United plans new business class seat for Airbus jets
United Airlines will install a newly designed business class seat on Airbus A321XLR jets that will begin coming online in… Read More »
Winter weather, pandemic continue to affect US airlines
Winter weather and COVID-19 infections among US airline employees continue to disrupt flight operations, “but they will not derail the… Read More »
Southwest staff returns letters left on a flight
After Rachel DeGolia left a folder of family letters dating back to the 1940s on a flight, Southwest Airlines employees… Read More »
FAA warns about risk of flight disruptions from 5G
The Federal Aviation Administration is highlighting “big differences” between 5G mitigations employed in other countries and the temporary measures agreed… Read More »
Celebrating Jetair’s inaugural flight on the Curaçao – Medellín route
Jetair Caribbean is inaugurating an additional new route, this time, between Curaçao and Medellín. The celebration was held at the… Read More »
SARPA now with direct flights on the Medellín – Curaçao route
The inauguration of SARPA’s new Medellín – Curaçao route was celebrated in a pleasant atmosphere at the Curaçao International Airport…. Read More »
Air Belgium resumes Belgium–Curaçao flights
With two weekly flights to Curaçao WILLEMSTAD- December 15, 2021 – On December 15, Air Belgium resumed its flight connecting… Read More »