US Fractional Jet Startup BOND Raises Additional $44M
United States-based fractional aircraft ownership start-up BOND has secured an additional USD44 million in funding from a group of ultra-high-net-worth… Read More »
South Korea Boosts Aviation Safety With AI Accident Prevention Plan
South Korea is elevating aviation safety as its top national priority, unveiling a comprehensive five-year roadmap that includes AI-powered accident… Read More »
New All-Business-Class Airline Plans U.S. Launch in 2026
A rare bit of good airline news is on the horizon: a new all-business-class carrier is aiming to launch in… Read More »
Kingswood Capital to Acquire Safran Passenger Innovations
Safran Passenger Innovations (SPI), a leading provider of inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions for airlines and aircraft manufacturers, is… Read More »
Outside Experts to Probe IndiGo Disruptions
IndiGo is bringing in independent external experts to investigate the root cause of last week’s nationwide flight disruptions, as India’s… Read More »
SAF Supply Falls Short of Airline 2030 Goals
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production is falling well short of what airlines need to meet their 2030 climate targets, raising… Read More »
United Tests New Data System for Safety and Efficiency
United Airlines and Boeing have successfully tested an internet-based data communication system designed to improve the flow of information between… Read More »
Dreamliner Demand Lifts Boeing Ahead of Airbus in Order Race
Strong airline demand for Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner is pushing the U.S. manufacturer ahead of Airbus in the annual aircraft order… Read More »
Alaska Air Weighs 737s to Replace Hawaiian 717s
Alaska Air Group is evaluating options to replace Hawaiian Airlines’ aging fleet of Boeing 717 aircraft, signaling an important next… Read More »
Delta’s Busiest Routes Led by Atlanta–Orlando
Delta Air Lines carried approximately 202 million passengers between September 2024 and August 2025, underscoring the airline’s continued dominance in… Read More »
JetBlue Opens First Airport Lounge at JFK With NYC-Inspired Design
JetBlue Airways has officially entered the airport lounge space with the opening of its first-ever lounge, BlueHouse, at John F…. Read More »
Sandals Launches “Hint the Caribbean” Holiday Toolkit
Sandals Resorts has introduced a playful, low-pressure way for couples to hint at their dream vacation with the launch of… Read More »
Hyatt Adds Asilia Africa Luxury Safaris to World of Hyatt
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that World of Hyatt members can now book 15 luxury safari experiences across East Africa through… Read More »
Southwest Considers Airport Lounges for Premium Travelers
Southwest Airlines is exploring the idea of launching an airport lounge network as part of a broader effort to attract… Read More »
American Airlines Expands Long-Haul Fleet for Global Growth
American Airlines is preparing to significantly expand its international footprint as it pivots toward long-haul markets that deliver stronger margins… Read More »
Atlantis Paradise Island Adds Dining, Shops, and Events
Atlantis Paradise Island is rolling out a slate of new dining experiences, retail boutiques, and seasonal events this winter, further… Read More »
Marriott Survey Reveals Americans Plan More Travel in 2026
A new survey reveals that traveling more is a top New Year’s resolution for Americans in 2026, prompting Marriott Bonvoy… Read More »
US DOT Waives $11M Fine Balance for Southwest Airlines
The US Department of Transportation has waived the remaining USD11 million balance of a USD35 million civil penalty imposed on… Read More »
Key Insights from the EU Digital ID Wallet Trial
Europe’s digital identity transformation has reached a pivotal moment. The EU Digital Identity Wallet Consortium (EWC) has completed its pilot… Read More »
Travel Startup Funding Poised to Hit a New Low in 2025
Funding for travel startups saw a modest rebound in 2024, rising to $5.8 billion from $5.3 billion in 2023, according… Read More »
Booking Holdings CFO Outlines Vision for a Vertical AI Travel Experience
Booking Holdings is approaching artificial intelligence and agentic travel technologies from an “offensive” standpoint, viewing them as a catalyst for… Read More »
Duve Raises $60M to Accelerate Global AI Hospitality Expansion
Guest management platform Duve has secured $60 million in a Series B funding round, bringing its total funding to $85… Read More »
Hassle and Humiliation: The Reality of Traveling With a Weak Passport
Traveling should be a gateway to discovery, opportunity, and global connection—but for millions of people around the world, the experience… Read More »
Why China Is Leading the Global Drone Revolution
For much of the 20th century, drones and flying cars existed only in the realm of science fiction. Writers and… Read More »
AI Advances Boost Aircraft Weight and Balance Safety
Artificial intelligence is ushering in a new era of accuracy and safety in aircraft weight and balance (W&B) management. Aviation… Read More »
Club Med to Open Second All-Inclusive Ski Resort in Quebec
Club Med is expanding its North American ski portfolio with the announcement of Club Med Tremblant, a new all-inclusive mountain… Read More »