China Southern sets up own cargo carrier
China Southern Airlines (CZ, Guangzhou) has established a new wholly-owned cargo carrier, China Southern Airlines Cargo Co. Ltd t/a China… Read More »
Garuda Indonesia to merge with other state tourism companies
The Indonesian government has announced plans to merge into one holding company, nine state-owned tourism companies including flag carrier Garuda… Read More »
Air India bid cutoff delayed again; bidders to decide debt
India’s government opted once again on October 29 to push back the deadline for submitting bids to buy a 100%… Read More »
Malaysia’s Malindo Air sacks more than half of its staff
The Malaysian government and Malindo Air (OD, Kuala Lumpur Int’l) have met to discuss the retrenchment of more than half… Read More »
SkyWest Airlines scores deals for 41 CRJs, posts profit
Going against the trend of airlines recording losses and shrinking their fleets, US regional capacity provider SkyWest Airlines (OO, Salt… Read More »
IAG still eager to buy Air Europa, waits for gov’t aid
IAG International Airlines Group is still interested in acquiring Air Europa (UX, Palma de Mallorca) but is waiting for clarification… Read More »
Delta Air Lines completes B777 phase-out
Delta Air Lines (DL, Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson) retired all of its remaining B777-200s in the final days of October 2020… Read More »
Cayman Airways receives $19.8mn in state aid
Cayman Airways (KX, Grand Cayman Island) has received KYD16.3 million Caymanian dollars (USD19.8 million) in operational support as part of… Read More »
Hawaii’s Mokulele Airlines appeals for state support
Mokulele Airlines (MHO, Kona) has appealed for state support to stem USD350,000 monthly losses due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, reports… Read More »
flydubai, Air Arabia caught in Somaliland aero-politics
Emirati low-cost airlines flydubai (FZ, Dubai Int’l) and Air Arabia (G9, Sharjah) have found themselves in the middle of a… Read More »
Airline Pokes Fun at President Donald Trump, Receives Backlash
Ryanair took a dig at President Donald Trump after he falsely declared victory over Joe Biden while votes were still… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Marks Inaugural San Diego-Honolulu Flight
There might be a pandemic going on but it sure hasn’t stopped airlines from introducing new routes. Southwest Airlines became… Read More »
TSA Notes Significant Jump in Positive COVID-19 Cases
Workers for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) suffered a 64 percent increase in COVID-19 positive tests in the last month, the agency… Read More »
Airline Passenger Demand Data for September Released
Despite positive signs in the aviation industry, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) revealed that passenger demand in September was still down…. Read More »
American Airlines to Add New Routes to Key West
American Airlines is boosting its service to Key West International Airport, with new peak season daily nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport, Tampa… Read More »
Pilots Ask FAA for Training Changes on Boeing 737 MAX
A pilots’ union in the United States is asking federal aviation authorities to improve training proposals for flight crew members… Read More »
Hilton Awards Over $1 Million in Grants to COVID-19 Response Organizations
Hilton’s primary international philanthropic arm, the Hilton Effect Foundation, recently released its list of 2020 Hilton Effect grantees, whose locations span the… Read More »
Baha Mar Anchor Property Sets Reopening Date
The largest of the Bahamas’ Baha Mar mega-resort’s properties will re-open next month as part of a phased re-launch for… Read More »
Regent University Relaunched and Enhanced With Four New Course Modules
As part of the line’s dedication to supporting the North American Travel Advisor community, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the world’s leading… Read More »
Oceania Cruises Launches Summer 2022 Europe and America Voyages
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has released its 2022 Europe & North America Collection of… Read More »
Royal Caribbean CEO Optimistic About CDC Framework
Royal Caribbean Chairman and CEO Richard Fain has released yet another video for travel advisors, in which he presents an… Read More »
Disney Cruise Line Extends Suspension of Cruise Operations
Disney Cruise Line announced it would extend the current suspension of cruise operations through December 31. Disney officials released a statement… Read More »
COVID-19 Testing Pilot Launches for Ticketed Travelers at SEA
Discovery Health MD offers testing option to travelers beginning Nov. 4 Travelers seeking a COVID-19 test prior to air travel… 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 »
Zurich Airport – best airport in Europe for 17 years
Zurich Airport receives the prestigious World Travel Award as the best airport in Europe for the 17th time in a… Read More »
American Airlines Cuts 100,000 December Flights
American Airlines, citing the need to match its schedule with the number of bookings, will cut up to 100,000 flights… Read More »