Hyatt CEO: Business travel will return in the fall
Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian asserts that the leisure travel that’s led a resurgence of the lodging business soon will be… Read More »
Alaska Airlines adds route from Phoenix to Idaho
Alaska Airlines is adding service from Phoenix to Boise, Idaho. The airline has also finalized its deal with the University… Read More »
New demands spike airports’ interest in technology
Demand for more touch-free services and improved operations have accelerated airports’ interest in technology such as biometrics and customer feedback… Read More »
Car rental prices skyrocket
Travelers can expect to pay up to around twice as much to rent a car as they did before the… Read More »
Ban on US non-essential travel lifted by EU
Americans will be permitted non-essential travel to the European Union thanks to a vote Wednesday by ambassadors from the 27… Read More »
Air Canada flights, miles are prizes in vaccine lottery
Air Canada has provided vacation packages, tickets and frequent flier miles as prizes in a lottery for Albertans who get… Read More »
Border restrictions expected to remain through June
US and Canadian officials met Tuesday to discuss travel restrictions between their countries, but sources say they are expected to… Read More »
Touchless air travel started to take off
Frequent Flyers on United Airlines, Air Canada and other Star Alliance airlines will be able to use touchless biometrics services… Read More »
Hoteliers wide awake to merits of staff-served coffee
The pandemic has added impetus to a shift from self-serve coffee in hotel lobbies to coffee bars, sometimes with local… Read More »
Digital travel solutions for a seamless trip
For a smoother travel experience, this article recommends five travel tech solutions, such as using Tile devices or Apple AirTags… Read More »
American Airlines retires inflight magazine
American Airlines is discontinuing its inflight magazine, American Way, noting that passengers have numerous electronic options for onboard information and… Read More »
Alaska adds flights from Portland, Ore.
Alaska Airlines will add new routes from Portland, Ore., in December. The flights will go to Tampa, Fla., and New… Read More »
How to ease back into business travel
If the idea of resuming business trips is causing anxiety or discomfort, it may help to thoroughly review current travel… Read More »
Southwest’s June expansion highlights Miss., Costa Rica
June marks Southwest Airlines’ biggest schedule expansion in 10 years, including Hawaii service and flights to two destinations in Costa… Read More »
Canada expected to begin reopening
The Canadian travel industry is anxiously awaiting the expected announcement that travel restrictions for vaccinated travelers will be lifted. June… Read More »
Apple hopes iPhone ID will be accepted at airports
Apple is working with the Transportation Security Administration to provide secure traveler identification via iPhones with an upcoming Apple Wallet… Read More »
“What-if” scenarios tinge CEOs’ business travel hopes
The resurgence of travel will eventually bring the lagging business segment along, though factors such as vaccinations and government restrictions… Read More »
Variety of wellness activities on hand at Miraval resort
Miraval arrived in Lenox, Mass., last summer with the opening of Berkshires Resort & Spa, a comprehensive spa resort. Salon… Read More »
History goes haute with new Versailles hotel
France’s fabled Chateau de Versailles has its first hotel, and it’s not of the budget variety. Le Grand Controle’s 14… Read More »
American Airlines extends expiration for elite upgrades
American Airlines’ elite frequent flyers will have until July 31, 2022 to use upgrade vouchers that were to expire this… Read More »
United suspends alcohol service on shorter flights
United Airlines will be limiting inflight alcohol purchases. Wine, beer and hard seltzer will be available only on flights longer… Read More »
How the pandemic has changed airline scheduling
The pandemic has prompted significant changes in airline scheduling: boosting point-to-point flights over routing passengers through hubs, more flights to… Read More »