United to Become First US Airline Testing Passengers for COVID-19
United Airlines became the first carrier in the United States to offer a coronavirus testing program to passengers. Travelers flying to Hawaii… Read More »
As airlines rearrange schedules, Tampa remains a target market for leisure travel
It’s 2020 and the air travel industry is in the midst of one of the most uncertain periods in years,… Read More »
JetBlue expects severe year-over-year Q3 capacity decrease
Recovery from pandemic will ‘be choppy,’ CFO of rival Delta says. JetBlue Airways reduced its planned capacity for the 2020… Read More »
Delta to Extend Loyalty Benefits Into 2021
Delta announced it is extending some loyalty benefits put in place this year into 2021 to allow more SkyMiles Members… Read More »
CDC Says Thousands of Airline Passengers Possibly Exposed to Coronavirus
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests thousands of airline passengers may have been exposed… Read More »
Austrian and SAS to resume Shanghai routes
The carriers are restoring nonstop scheduled service to mainland China for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak. Austrian Airlines… Read More »
SpaceX is going to fire Tom Cruise into space
If you dislike actor Tom Cruise, I’ve got some great news for you. If you love actor Tom Cruise, I… Read More »
Finnair to temporarily restart regional services
In October, Finnair will operate about 70-80 flights a day instead of last year’s figure of more than 350. Finnair… Read More »
Switzerland Hasn’t Gone to War in 200 Years. Why Does It Need New Fighter Jets?
The people of Switzerland will vote later this month on the future of their country’s fleet of fighter jets. The… Read More »
Ryanair plots Paris Beauvais expansion
The Irish LCC is already the largest operator at the airport by capacity and plans to further increase its footprint… Read More »
Istanbul Airport became the “China Friendly Airport”
Istanbul Airport, which became a global hub and took Turkey to the summit of aviation, has been deemed worthy of… Read More »
Airport Satisfaction Is up, but Volume Is Down
Traveler satisfaction with the airport experience is up, according to the J.D. Power 2020 North America Airport Satisfaction Study. Up… Read More »
Another Airport Deploys COVID-Sniffing Dogs
Helsinki Airport in Vantaa, Finland has become the world’s second major airport to utilize dogs to help detect passengers infected… Read More »
Australia regional Rex eyes expansion amid pandemic
Gaps left by Virgin Australia are on the carrier’s radar. Australian regional airline Rex said it is “progressing discussions” with… Read More »
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi cleared to open Uzbekistan route
The startup has been given the green light to begin flights to the Central Asia country. Air Arabia Abu Dhabi,… Read More »
Higher incentives and lower costs would ‘generate more revenue across aviation’
Cebu Pacific executive says there can’t be intermediaries doing better than an airline or a hotel. Airports should increase their… Read More »
Enjoy Your Own Personal Guide With RIU’s Guest Info App
Information at your fingertips—that’s what everyone is looking for these days, right? During the last six months, being able to… Read More »
GoldenEye Celebrates Newest Bond Film With Deluxe Packages
Boutique Jamaican resort GoldenEye is offering an “Ultimate James Bond Experience” package in recognition of the latest film in the… Read More »
Another Las Vegas Strip Resort Restricts Smoking
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is the latest resort on The Strip to crack down on smoking amid the COVID-19 pandemic. According… Read More »
‘Unknown’ space debris almost flew within 1 mile of the International Space Station. As junk builds up in orbit, the danger of collisions is growing.
NASA says “an unknown piece of space debris” flew uncomfortably close the International Space Station on Tuesday. The debris, which… Read More »
More Domestic Villas Now Available For Travelers Seeking Privacy
Villas of Distinction is dramatically increasing its domestic portfolio to meet the rising demand for U.S. villa rentals amid the COVID-19 pandemic…. Read More »
Made In Space is sending the first ceramic manufacturing facility in space to the ISS next week
In-space manufacturing company Made In Space is pushing the envelope on what can, well, be made in space with its… Read More »