AmEx offering customers “buy now pay later” on flights
American Express is joining other banks in offering consumers a “buy now pay later” option on their credit cards. The… Read More »
Face covering requirement remains for planes, airports
New guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks… Read More »
Delta CEO bets on rebound in business travel
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian predicted in an interview that business travel would begin to rebound by the end… Read More »
Air Canada plans Sept. restart for Hawaii, new routes
Air Canada plans to restart flights to Hawaii from Vancouver and Calgary in September, and will also add new Hawaii… Read More »
United Airlines adds beverage options on longer flights
United Airlines is expanding its beverage options to include beer, wine and hard seltzer for sale on flights over two… Read More »
Coming attractions for China customers: Cinema hotels
More and more hotels in China are taking guests to the movies, in-house, as they adapt to the pandemic-altered market…. Read More »
What a guy who uses a wheelchair has learned about travel
Cory Lee, who uses a wheelchair and blogs about how to travel with a disability, says it’s important to be… Read More »
United, Abbott offer easy testing for international flyers
United Airlines is partnering with Abbott to facilitate travelers’ use of its self-administered BinaxNow COVID-19 test, which is now accepted… Read More »
U.S. Bank bets on travel rebound with new card rollout
U.S. Bank is rolling out its Connect rewards card, which offers consumers larger rewards on hotel stays and car rentals,… Read More »
Column: Travel rebound depends on reopening, not airlines
Airlines have quickly adapted and messaged their safety protocols, and the aviation industry has proactively worked to educate travelers on… Read More »
United plans MileagePlus promotions, partnerships
Luc Bondar, the head of United’s MileagePlus program, said United is planning bonus promotions for later this year and will… Read More »
2 senators ask airlines to refund tickets
Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Ed Markey, D-Mass., are asking US airlines to refund tickets that were canceled during the… Read More »
“Digital nomads” the new face of business travel
The future of business travel may be shifting from the traditional model of visiting clients and attending large meetings to… Read More »
US ban on India travel begins
The US travel ban on people traveling from India began Tuesday, affecting United Airlines, the only major US carrier with… Read More »
Sky high swim now infinitely possible in Dubai
The world’s tallest infinity pool is almost 1,000 feet over Dubai on the 77th floor of the Address Beach Resort… Read More »
Hilton CEO optimistic about return of business travel
Half of business travel has returned overall, with the numbers reaching close to 75% in some markets, and the recovery… Read More »
EU may lift some travel restrictions
The European Union is considering allowing entry to vaccinated travelers and those from countries with low coronavirus rates. No date… Read More »
EU leaders ready to open travel market
The European Commission has issued a recommendation to allow foreign travelers into the EU if they have been vaccinated against… Read More »
Golfers jumping back into trips this year
Golf resorts are seeing an uptick in travelers after COVID-related cancellations last year. Resorts are keeping COVID-19 protocols in place… Read More »
Sedona, Ariz., resort addition blends form, function
A new visitor center and gathering spot called Trail House at the upscale Enchantment Resort in Sedona, Ariz., features a… Read More »
US passenger screenings hit post-pandemic high
The Transportation Security Administration screened 1.63 million passengers on May 2, the highest number since the coronavirus pandemic paused travel… Read More »
TSA extends mask mandate through Sept. 13
The Transportation Security Administration has extended through Sept. 13 the rule mandating face coverings on aircraft and other public transportation…. Read More »