How to effectively travel with accessibility needs
When traveling with mobility issues, it’s best to plan ahead and make sure airlines can properly accommodate equipment such as… Read More »
TSA: Face covering refusal could draw $1,500 fine
The Transportation Security Administration is suggesting that people refusing to comply with face covering requirements on airlines and in airports… Read More »
Alaska offers VeriFLY health app to international travelers
Alaska Airlines is offering the use of the VeriFLY health passport to passengers on incoming international flights. The app allows… Read More »
Multiple health passes under development
Multiple aviation groups and tech companies are developing health pass software that allows passengers to display digital proof of COVID-19… Read More »
Delta extends blocked middle seats through April
Delta Air Lines will continue blocking middle seats for at least another month, extending the policy through April. “We want… Read More »
$300M Margaritaville Resort to open in NYC
A March opening is planned for the $300 million, 29-story Margaritaville Resort Times Square in New York City. The announcement… Read More »
Hawaii resort wins U.S. News “best hotels of 2021” race
Hawaii’s Four Seasons Resort Lanai heads this year’s edition of U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of top hotels across… Read More »
American expands VeriFLY app to all US airports
American Airlines has expanded availability of its VeriFLY health passport app to passengers flying to eight countries from any US… Read More »
LAX fully equipped with ID scanners
Los Angeles International Airport is the first to install automated photo ID scanners at all its Transportation Security Administration security… Read More »
Delta, Alitalia partner on COVID-tested flights
Delta Air Lines and Alitalia are codesharing on Delta’s COVID-tested flights between Rome and Atlanta and the Italian carrier’s flights… Read More »
“Bleisure” travel will redefine business travel
Steven Schumacher of Discover Dunwoody believes business travel will return but he thinks many business travelers will combine business with… Read More »
American expands Apple partnership to offer books
American Airlines passengers can now access a selection of books from Oprah’s Book Club on Apple Books. This expands an… Read More »
Cutting-edge quarters dot French country hotel space
Hotel 48° Nord, a French-Norwegian conception that took eight years to bring to fruition, features 14 self-contained cottages and cabins… Read More »
Planet Hollywood hits Cancun with tsunami of a splash
The Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Cancun made its debut Friday on the shores of Costa Mujeres, bringing 898 rooms, 13… Read More »
JetBlue reveals redesigned business class seats
JetBlue has revealed the redesigned Mint business class seats that will be offered on its new service to London from… Read More »
American brings back pre-order meals
Premium passengers on American Airlines flights between New York and California and most Hawaii flights will again be able to… Read More »
CDC mandate builds on airlines’ mask requirements
The CDC issued an order Friday requiring face coverings on airplanes and all public transportation, strengthening an executive order signed… Read More »
Business travel recovery expected by 2025
A complete recovery of business travel is not expected until 2025, although industry spending this year is projected to be… Read More »
Hyatt offers free COVID-19 tests for guests in certain markets
Hyatt Hotels will offer free COVID-19 tests at 19 properties in the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Mexico and South America for… Read More »
What tax changes mean for business travelers
Business travelers should look at current tax laws to find out what is deductible and what changes have been made… Read More »
Germ-busting robots roll into hospitality’s future
Robotic self-propelled machines touted for pummeling viruses and bacteria with ultraviolet light are joining the housekeeping staffs of major hotel… Read More »
CDC considering testing requirements for domestic travel
The Biden administration is “actively looking” at requiring COVID-19 testing for domestic air travel, Marty Cetron, director of the Division… Read More »