Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun in Mexico to open this year
Blue Diamond Resorts is planning to open its Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun resort in Mexico later this year. The 1,049-room… Read More »
Electric trains deployed on Conn. Shore Line East
Connecticut’s Shore Line East, with daily service from New Haven to New London, is now serviced by electric Kawasaki M8… Read More »
Travel industry beginning to cater to EV owners
Hotels and travel agencies are marketing to owners with electric cars as gas prices climb and EVs gain popularity. Some… Read More »
Delta opens access to Greece with Sky Express
Delta’s new interline partnership with Sky Express will open seamless connections from Athens to dozens of destinations in Greece and… Read More »
Airlines focus on reliability for summer travel season
US airlines are optimizing summer capacity for reliability to avoid schedule changes during peak travel times. “This is a remarkably… Read More »
United aims to start service from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
United Airlines has filed an application with the Department of Transportation to begin nonstop flights from Dulles International Airport to… Read More »
Newark International features United’s largest lounge
United Airlines has opened its largest United Club to date, a 30,000-square-foot lounge inside Newark Liberty International Airport. The club… Read More »
Air Canada exec discusses return of business travel
Air Canada Chief Commercial Officer Lucie Guillemette said global business travel could fully recover approach pre-pandemic levels as early as… Read More »
Data: Domestic flight prices are on the rise
A multitude of market forces, such as higher costs for jet fuel, airline worker shortages and skyrocketing demand among pent-up… Read More »
American celebrates four decades of service to London
American Airlines’ service to London’s Gatwick Airport commenced in 1982, with the airline launching operations at London Heathrow nine years… Read More »
Southwest helps public avoid ticket giveaway scam
Southwest is warning the public regarding a popular Facebook page that purports to offer free tickets. The airline confirms that… Read More »
Delta Sky Club at LAX offers singular experience
Phase one of the Delta Sky Way at Los Angeles International Airport has opened its doors a year and a… Read More »
Handshakes, human connection return to business world
Handshakes were replaced during the pandemic by fist or elbow bumps and social distancing, but the custom is regaining in… Read More »
Miami airport to fully implement biometric tech by 2023
Miami International Airport will have biometric boarding available at all its gates by 2023, the most widespread implementation of the… Read More »
Uber expands to include bus booking, travel itineraries
Diversification was the name of the game this week as Uber unveiled new options at its virtual Go/Get event, including… Read More »
Observers see business, convention travel coming back
The experience of companies that handle corporate travel and conventions, as well as the frequent travelers who are active members… Read More »
Star Alliance card to allow point use across airlines
The Star Alliance, which includes United Airlines, plans to offer a credit card that allows passengers to redeem points earned… Read More »
Kimpton Hotels teams with Wag! to take pet parade lead
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is partnering with a mobile-based canine services company called Wag! to offer professional dog walking, sitting… Read More »
Get some exercise for a lift while in flight
It’s possible to exercise during air travel to boost circulation and energy, improve posture and stave off stiffness and pain…. Read More »
American Airlines resumes flight from N.C. to Grenada
After the Caribbean island of Grenada lifted travel restrictions, American Airlines is resuming service between Charlotte, N.C. American also serves… Read More »
Unruly passenger cases decline after mask mandate ends
Reports of airline passenger misbehavior dropped from 4.4 incidents per 10,000 flights to 1.9 in the week after the federal… Read More »
Delta to open exclusive Delta One clubs
Delta Air Lines plans to open Delta One clubs exclusively for business class passengers in New York and Los Angeles…. Read More »
Air Canada resumes Phoenix, London routes
Air Canada is resuming service between Montreal and Phoenix after a two-year gap, and the formerly seasonal flight will operate… Read More »
Real ID will be required a year from now, TSA warns
Delayed almost two years by the pandemic, the requirement that air travelers have a “Real ID” will go into effect… Read More »
American, Gol partnership to expand Fla. Service
Its partnership with American Airlines has Brazilian carrier Gol eyeing a significant expansion of service between South America and Florida…. Read More »
Thailand lifts restrictions for vaccinated travelers
Thailand has lifted test requirements and quarantine for travelers who are fully vaccinated. The amount of health insurance also has… Read More »