Aircraft lessor Avolon readies for disruptions in payments from Russia sanctions
Major aircraft lessor Avolon is gearing to tackle possible disruptions to business with Russia and is concerned about whether sanctions… Read More »
$688M HotelPlanner, Reservations.com, Astrea deal nixed
A proposed $688 merger of HotelPlanner, Reservations.com and Astrea Acquisition Corp. is off, the parties announced Monday. They gave no… Read More »
Chicago Hyatt hotel bought by Northwestern med center
A Hyatt Centric Hotel in Chicago has been purchased by Northwestern Memorial HealthCare for use by families of hospital patients…. Read More »
Earnings week: Marriott stock hits buy point vicinity
Marriott International stock approached a buy point entering earnings week as investors watched for the impact of the Omicron surge… Read More »
Report: Trump insult target A-Rod acquiring D.C. hotel
The Miami-based group that is buying leasing rights to the Trump International Hotel D.C. reportedly includes Alex Rodriguez, the retired… Read More »
United to fly to Cape Town, South Africa year-round
United Airlines will increase its service between Newark, N.J., and Cape Town, South Africa from seasonal to year-round. Flights operate… Read More »
Airstream hotel rooms capitalize on new wanderlust
The pandemic-driven popularity of outdoorsy accommodations has brought brisk business to an Ojai, Calif., venture deploying Airstream trailers as hotel… Read More »
Rocky Mountaineer offering discounts on US, Canada routes
The luxury rail company Rocky Mountaineer is offering discounts of its routes that include a new two-day Rockies to the… Read More »
UK lifts testing requirements for vaccinated travelers
The UK has lifted testing requirements for travelers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, citing high vaccination rates in the… Read More »
Inspire Korea on track for 2023
Construction has resumed on Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment’s Inspire Korea, after financing totaling $1.55 billion was secured in November. The… Read More »
Delta to resume transatlantic flights from Minneapolis
Delta Air Lines will resume transatlantic service from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport by summer, with flights to Amsterdam, Paris, London… Read More »
Canadian travel industry urges change in pandemic rules
Canadian travel agencies and airlines are seeing increased bookings for spring break, but say a fuller recovery depends on relaxation… Read More »
Study finds pent-up passion for upscale vacationing
High-end travelers are in high-roller mode, a new survey by Flywire Corp. indicates. Roughly three-quarters of those polled told the… Read More »
Memphis airport opens renovated concourse
Memphis International Airport is opening its new Concourse B this week after $245 million in renovations that expanded its footprint…. Read More »
SAF producers urge tax credit change
Biofuel producers are asking Congress to change accounting procedures for a proposed energy tax credit to better fit the production… Read More »
Rolls-Royce exec: Electric engines coming within 5 years
Fully electric small aircraft supporting regional mobility should be commercially available within five years, a Rolls-Royce executive predicted. “We are… Read More »
Atlanta airport pledges to reach net-zero by 2050
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport has pledged to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The airport’s plan relies primarily on… Read More »
United launches Texas, N.C. routes; returns to Grand Cayman
United Airlines has inaugurated new routes between Houston and Texarkana, Texas, and Newark, N.J., and Wilmington, N.C. The airline also… Read More »
Delta invests $4.8M in Atlanta lounge renovation
Delta Air Lines is investing $4.8 million in the Sky Club on Concourse A at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The… Read More »
JetBlue gives bright red tribute to N.Y. firefighters
JetBlue has one aircraft that stands out in its blue-and-white fleet: a bright red Airbus A320 painted as a tribute… Read More »
Air Canada celebrates history of innovation
Highlighting its aviation innovation achievements, Air Canada has listed its contributions on its website. The carrier helped develop the “black… Read More »
US airline passenger counts 27% below pre-pandemic levels
US airlines flew 670.4 million passengers in 2021, up 83% from 2020 but still 27% lower than pre-pandemic levels in… Read More »