75th Anniversary of First Transatlantic Flights at Shannon Airport
75 years ago today, the first transatlantic commercial passenger flight arrived into Shannon. That flight paved the way for this… Read More »
Seattle Airport Launches COVID-19 Testing Pilot Program
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the latest airport to roll out COVID-19 testing for travelers. Those flying out of SEA can now… Read More »
Southwest Flight Forced to Deplane After Passenger Refuses to Wear Face Mask
Yet another passenger has learned the consequences of failing to comply with the airline industry’s mandatory face mask policies the hard way…. Read More »
Hilton CEO Sees Rebound on the Way
According to Hilton’s third quarter results, the hotel brand is making a comeback after the COVID-19 pandemic greatly inhibited normal operations. The… Read More »
Ultra-Private Domestic Escapes for the Whole Family
Seclusion in the States The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has put a premium on private domestic getaways. Fortunately, award-winning villa vacation… Read More »
Grand Opening Date Set for Universal Orlando’s Newest Hotel
Dockside Inn and Suites will open its doors on December 15, 2020, with starting rates as low as $79/night. The… Read More »
Park MGM Hotel to Close Midweek Due to Low Demand
The recently reopened Park MGM hotel on the Las Vegas Strip will reduce its operating hours amid low demand ahead… Read More »
Seabourn Announces “Strong Booking Volume” on 2022 World Cruise
In an optimistic sign for the cruise industry, luxury line Seabourn on Nov. 5 reported “strong booking volume” for its 145-day 2022… Read More »
MSC Cruises Suspends MSC Magnifica Sailings, Cancels World Cruise
Due to a spike in COVID-19 cases and significant travel restrictions in Europe, MSC Cruises has canceled sailings by the MSC Magnifica from Nov. 8 through… Read More »
Test Cruise Volunteers Already Raising Their Hands
Die-hard cruisers are already lining up, hands in the air. They’re ready to act as guinea pigs of sorts on… Read More »
GLOBALX to move entirely to US, signs Spirit MRO deal
GLOBALX (Miami Int’l) has announced its intention to change its place of jurisdiction from the Canadian province of British Columbia… Read More »
UK’s flyPOP aims for 2021 debut thanks to gov’t grant
UK startup flyPOP (London Stansted) plans to launch in 2021 with scheduled flights to India, after receiving “a significant investment”… Read More »
Air Canada rouge resumes scheduled pax operations
Air Canada rouge (RV, Toronto Pearson) restarted scheduled passenger operations on November 2, 2020, after having been dormant since late… Read More »
Thessaloniki, Greece shuts for two weeks to stem Covid cases
Greece has imposed a two-week lockdown in the northern regions of Thessaloniki and Serres starting from November 3 in an… Read More »
American Airlines evaluates adding dedicated freighters
American Airlines (AA, Dallas/Fort Worth) is considering adding dedicated freighters to its line up due to the new opportunities that… Read More »
Hi Fly Malta to end A380 operations
Hi Fly Malta (HFM, Malta Int’l) has announced it will retire its only A380-800 later this year and will replace… Read More »
Mexico’s Interjet resumes flights after two-day suspension
Interjet (4O, Toluca) cancelled all of its flights scheduled for two days, November 1 to 2, with local media reporting… Read More »
India’s Alliance Air cuts costs, expat pilots
Alliance Air (India) (9I, Mumbai Int’l) is focusing on cost reduction, replacing ex-pat pilots with locals, and has put its… Read More »
Experience a soaring view of NYC skyline from the Sky Deck
The New York City skyline is sprawling and majestic, dotted with towering skyscrapers, iconic corporate headquarters, and high-end residences with… Read More »
Forward and Upward : Development at Riga International Airport
Addressing the challenges of COVID – 19 pandemic Riga Airport has made a strategic decision to move forward and keep… Read More »
Curaçao Airport has obtained the ACI Airport Health Accreditation
CAP is proud to announce this important safety achievement It is with great pleasure that the Curaçao Airport Partners N.V…. Read More »
Curacao International Airport – Restart Route : AUA + SXM
From October 19th 2020 CUR welcomes back flights from Aruba and St. Maarten.
Ireland’s CityJet retires last ARJ-85
CityJet (WX, Dublin Int’l) has retired its last ARJ-85 and will exclusively operate CRJ900LRs going forward. EI-RJF (msn E2337) was… Read More »
Mesa Airlines accesses $200mn CARES loan
US regional carrier Mesa Airlines (YV, Phoenix Sky Harbor) will be able to borrow up to USD200 million under the… Read More »
Value of Virgin Australia frequent flyer scheme slashed
Virgin Australia’s frequent flyer scheme Velocity has had its value written down from AUD2 billion Australian dollars (USD1.4 billion) to… Read More »
Sale of Georgia’s Myway Airlines in progress – report
MyWay Airlines (MJ, Tbilisi) owner Georgian Huashun International Industrial Investment Group is in the process of selling a 100% stake… Read More »