MGM Resorts Lays Off Thousands of Previously Furloughed Workers
MGM Resorts International has reportedly sent separation letters to 18,000 of its U.S. employees who had been previously furloughed amid the pandemic and… Read More »
Carnival, Princess Cancel Australian Cruises Through December
As a result of coronavirus-related travel restrictions in Australia, Carnival Cruise Line and Princess Cruises have announced they have extended the pause… Read More »
Lindblad Expeditions Raises $85 Million to Improve Financial Flexibility, Support Long-Term Growth
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. today reported that it has entered into an agreement with a group of investors, including MSD… Read More »
Canada’s WestJet resumes transatlantic flights
WestJet (WS, Calgary) resumed transatlantic services from Calgary on August 20, with flights to London Gatwick and Paris CDG. The… Read More »
Tonga’s Lulutai Airlines confirms late 3Q20 launch
Lulutai Airlines (Tongatapu) is hoping to complete its certification in time for a September 21, 2020 launch on domestic routes,… Read More »
Qantas to close Boeing 717 bases in Cairns, Perth
Qantas (QF, Sydney Kingsford Smith) plans to close two B717-200 bases at Perth Int’l and Cairns airports currently operated by… Read More »
Rosenberg raises stakes for El Al, Sapir recruits economist
Eli Rosenberg, the first of three individuals to express an interest in buying El Al Israel Airlines (LY, Tel Aviv… Read More »
Emirates finalises Boeing 777/787 order make-up
Emirates (EK, Dubai Int’l) has made a decision on the final composition of its Boeing (BOE, Chicago O’Hare) order backlog,… Read More »
Virgin Atlantic creditors back $1.6bn rescue deal
Virgin Atlantic (VS, London Heathrow) secured its creditors’ backing in a vote on August 25 in favour of a GBP1.2… Read More »
Finnair to cut 1,000 jobs, inks A350 sale-leaseback deal
Finnair (AY, Helsinki Vantaa) aims to cut up to 1,000 jobs, about 15% of its workforce, as well as make… Read More »
Malta’s Lauda Europe to launch in late 3Q20
Lauda Europe (Malta Int’l) has scheduled its launch for September 13, 2020, with its inaugural flight tentatively planned from Palma… Read More »
CDC Suggests Asymptomatic Airline Passengers Can Spread COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced new data suggests coronavirus can be spread on airplanes by asymptomatic passengers. According… Read More »
Gate Agent Hospitalized After Attack By Passenger Refusing to Wear Face Mask
A California man was arrested for allegedly assaulting an Alaska Airlines gate agent after being told to wear a face… Read More »
Top 10 North American Airlines for COVID-19 Traveler Safety Measures
Safety in the Skies Airlines are requiring face masks, blocking middle seats, enhancing cleaning and much more to keep travelers… Read More »
Allegiant Adds Seven New Routes With Fares From $29 One-Way
Allegiant Air—one of the best in North America for COVID-19 traveler safety measures—is celebrating the announcement of seven new nonstop routes… Read More »
Occupancy Rates in Cancun, Riviera Maya Region Staying Steady
Destinations in the northern region of Quintana Roo announced occupancy rates at hotels have maintained a steady pace as tourism… Read More »
Playa Launches Individual Incentives for All-Inclusive Hyatt and Hilton Resorts
Playa Hotels & Resorts has created an individual incentive travel program that will help companies award resort stays to top-performing… Read More »
New Hotel Study Highlights Health Protocols Making Guests Feel Safe
A survey from the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) showed improvements to health and sanitation protocols at hotels in the United… Read More »
Silversea Confirms Silver Moon Delivery in October
Silversea confirmed the delivery of the Silver Moon on Oct. 30, the second ship to join the luxury fleet in 2020 amid the… Read More »
White House Says Trump Can Use Executive Privilege to Avoid Massive Airline Layoffs
The White House today said President Donald Trump is considering using executive privilege to grant the airline industry additional funds… Read More »
IATA Reminds Airline Travelers to Wear Masks or Face Penalties
To combat the spread of coronavirus and avoid onboard incidents, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is appealing to travelers… Read More »
San Francisco Airport to Open Remainder of International Terminal
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) officials will open the rest of the Mayor Edwin M. Lee International Terminal departures hall… Read More »