Viking Takes Delivery of First Expedition Ship
Viking has taken delivery of the 378-guest Viking Octantis, the company’s first of two new purpose-built expedition ships. The delivery… Read More »
Discovery Princess Completes Successful Sea Trials
Princess Cruises’ newest ship, the Discovery Princess, has successfully completed its five days of sea trials outside of the Fincantieri… Read More »
Indian watchdog okays Tata Group’s Air India & Co. purchase
The Competition Commission of India has approved conglomerate Tata Sons’ acquisition of a 100% shareholding in Air India (AI, Mumbai… Read More »
US carriers warn of delays if 5G frequency deployed
The launch of 5G wireless communications frequencies in January 2022 could cause a wave of cancellations and delays due to… Read More »
FedEx Express revises C408 induction plans
FedEx Express (FX, Memphis Int’l) has revealed in its quarterly earnings that it will induct its new Cessna 408 SkyCouriers… Read More »
Bangladesh’s NXT Air secures NOC, adds first aircraft
NXT Air (Dhaka) has taken delivery of its maiden aircraft after being granted its No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the… Read More »
UPS orders nineteen 767 freighters
The United Parcel Service (UPS) says it has ordered nineteen B767-300Fs from Boeing (BOE, Chicago O’Hare) for placement with its… Read More »
Garuda Indonesia confronts stock delisting and creditors
Less than two weeks after Garuda Indonesia (GA, Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta) was granted creditor protection, the Indonesia Stock Exchange warned in… Read More »
Boeing and Airbus urge a delay in 5G wireless service over safety concerns
The heads of the two largest commercial jet makers, Boeing and Airbus, are warning against a plan to deploy new… Read More »
FCM Parent Company Acquires Shep
Flight Centre Travel Group, the parent company of FCM and Corporate Traveler, has fully acquired Shep, the Texas-based software company… Read More »
Launch of NASA’s James Webb space telescope delayed until Christmas Day
Liftoff of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, designed to peer farther than ever into the universe, has been delayed until… Read More »
SWISS presents the fourth Flying Film Festival
SWISS has added the latest edition of the Flying Film Festival to its in-flight entertainment programme. From December to January,… Read More »
Aviation and telecom groups agree to share data to help resolve 5G safety concerns
Aviation and telecom groups said they will share data to help resolve safety concerns related to new 5G wireless service,… Read More »
Travelers scramble for Covid tests ahead of holiday rush
Travelers are scrambling for Covid tests ahead of holiday trips, facing long lines and longer waits for results. Lines… Read More »
Emirates serves up Christmas spirit onboard
Emirates has revealed details of its festive onboard service. Passengers in first and business class will be served a Christmas… Read More »
British Airways celebrates Christmas onboard
In the run-up to Christmas British Airways has surprised passengers with upgrades to Club World (business class) and exclusive lounge… Read More »
Virgin Atlantic gets into Christmas spirit
Virgin Atlantic is offering passengers a fun and festive menu to enjoy onboard. All customers in all cabins travelling on… Read More »
NYC hotel occupancy surges to pandemic peak
The hotel occupancy rate in New York City reached 81.5% in the week that ended on Dec.11, according to data… Read More »
Europe-focused KSL adds family-owned Eden Hotels
KSL Capital Partners has bought a majority share of Amsterdam-based Eden Hotels as it pursues a European expansion strategy. The… Read More »
Little River Band casino project still in limbo
A $180 million casino proposed in Fruitport Township, Mich., by the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians did not earn… Read More »
Strong interest shown for N.Y.’s downstate casino licenses
Eight casino operators including Wynn Resorts, Hard Rock International and Las Vegas Sands were among the 30 companies that responded… Read More »
Moody’s: Business travel lag will slow hotel recovery
A new analysis by Moody’s Analytics warns that the hospitality sector is in for a “protracted recovery” and some segments… Read More »
Watchmaker’s upscale Alps suite keeps up with times
A bubble-like multi-sensory domed suite designed under the auspices of a Swiss watchmaker highlights the Whitepod eco-resort nestled 4,600 feet… Read More »
Designers look to change in-flight experiences
Airplane cabin design continues to make changes to revolutionize in-flight experiences. Designers are creating “double-decker” concepts to groups of seats… Read More »
Pandemic issues bode ill for European hotel upturn
The brisk recovery of Europe’s hotel industry could be undercut by the Omicron variant’s emergence, as several countries already have… Read More »
JetBlue adds new elite frequent flyer tier
JetBlue is adding a new elite tier to its Mosaic loyalty program for the most frequent flyers. Mosaic+ members will… Read More »