Marriott International Overhauls Hybrid Meetings and Events
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to impact travel, Marriott International is changing how it handles conferences and events. Marriott recently hosted a… Read More »
10 Things Travelers Need to Know About Flying Right Now
Flying in the Time of COVID-19 Air travel has undoubtedly changed in the time of coronavirus but not entirely for… Read More »
Delta to Become First Airline With International COVID-19 Contact Tracing Program
Delta Air Lines will become the first carrier in the United States to collect data from international travelers for COVID-19 contact tracing… Read More »
Couple Arrested in Hawaii After Boarding Flight With Positive COVID-19 Test
A couple was arrested in Hawaii on Sunday after they allegedly boarded a plane from California after finding out they had tested… Read More »
Boeing 737 MAX Completes First Public Flight Since Grounding
The first post-grounding, non-test flight for Boeing’s 737 MAX fleet of planes took place Wednesday, as the aircraft carried members of the… Read More »
RVs’ Continued Popularity Is Poised to Characterize the 2021 Travel Landscape
RVshare, the first and largest peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace, today released its annual Travel Trend Report, with research conducted in collaboration… Read More »
Sonesta Adds 102 Hotels, Debuts New Simply Suites
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation added 102 properties to its portfolio, which represents the largest expansion in its 80-year history. The… Read More »
Kimpton’s First Hotel in Mexico Slated to Open December 18
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced it will open its first hotel in Mexico, the Kimpton Aluna Hotel, located in Tulum in the… Read More »
Caribbean Resorts Reopening for Winter Travel
Resorts Throughout the Caribbean Reopening This Winter It’s that time of year: for snow, for holiday activities and usually, for… Read More »
US Tightens Rules on Service Animals for Air Travel
The U.S. Transportation Department has limited the types of animals that qualify as service animals. It issued a final rule… Read More »
Audit Finds Flaws in TSA’s Quiet Skies Surveillance Program
The Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) controversial Quiet Skies program designed to monitor higher risk travelers has come under more fire. A recent audit… Read More »
Will a Whole Year Have Gone by Before the US Cruises Again?
The concept of time was invented by the Egyptians back in 1500 BC. No truth to the rumor it was… Read More »
American Airlines Expands Digital Health Pass Trial, Pre-Flight COVID-19 Testing
American Airlines is expanding access to the VeriFLY mobile app and pre-flight COVID-19 testing this winter, making travel easier for passengers visiting… Read More »
FCC Quashes Proposal to Allow In-Flight Phone Calls
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially rejected a seven-year-old proposal to lift the ban on in-flight cellphone calls on… Read More »
World of Hyatt Halves Elite Status Earnings Requirements for 2021
World of Hyatt, Hyatt’s award-winning guest loyalty program, has just announced that it will enable members to achieve elite status… Read More »
United Raises Miles for Dozens of Non-Profits That Rely on Travel
United is inviting MileagePlus members to give back on Giving Tuesday and throughout the holiday season by donating miles to nearly… Read More »
Sunday Became US Air Travel’s Busiest Day Since the Start of the Pandemic
November 29, the Sunday that closed out the 2020 Thanksgiving holiday travel window, proved to be the single busiest day for U.S…. Read More »
American Airlines Plans to Test 737 MAX With Employees Only
American Airlines, which has already committed to using the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft again now that it has been recertified, will run… Read More »
British Airways Investigating Flight Attendant Offering ‘Adult Entertainment On-Board’
British Airways is hoping to identify a Heathrow-based crew member who is allegedly offering passengers “adult entertainment on-board.” According to The… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Launches $39 Cyber Sale
Southwest Airlines customers can snag flight deals from as low as $39 one-way during the carrier’s four-day Cyber Sale this… Read More »
Are Travelers Ready for a Digital Health Passport?
As the International Air Transport Association (IATA) moves forward with plans for an app that will enable flyers to display their… Read More »
Delta Passenger Arrested After Refusing to Wear Face Mask
Within the industry they are known as ‘naughty passengers,’ a colloquialism for rule-breaking airline travelers. Lately, they seem to crop… Read More »
United, American Begin Charter Flights to Deliver Vaccine
U.S. airlines, expected to play a pivotal role in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, are ramping up to do just… Read More »
Lufthansa Is Piloting an Economy Class Lie-Flat Seating Option
The pandemic may have led to every Economy Class flier’s dream seating arrangement—one where you get an entire row to… Read More »
Why Is Delta Canceling So Many Thanksgiving Week Flights?
Even during the pandemic, airlines were expecting a sizable amount of passengers flying this week to kick off the holiday travel… Read More »
Delta to Launch New COVID-19 Testing Protocols For Quarantine Free Travel to Italy
In a first-of-its-kind pilot program, Delta Air Lines is launching a new COVID-19 testing protocol that will enable quarantine-free entry into Italy…. Read More »