Southwest’s tech upgrades aim for international markets
“I’ve never seen an industry that is more technology dependent than airlines,” said Tom Nealon, president of Southwest Airlines, in… Read More »
United joins UNICEF initiative to deliver vaccines
United has joined 15 international airlines in pledging to prioritize shipments of COVID-19 vaccines to lower-income countries. UNICEF’s Humanitarian Airfreight… Read More »
BVI gov’t sues US lawyer over failed BVI Airways
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) government has filed a lawsuit against its former long-time US-based attorney seeking up to USD11… Read More »
Amid delays, Lusaka still keen to launch Zambia Airways
Zambia still intends to launch Zambia Airways (ZN, Lusaka) despite delays in commencing operations, according to Transport and Communications Minister… Read More »
Cambodia looking to sign up to Cape Town Convention
Cambodia is looking to sign up to the Cape Town Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment. The country’s State… Read More »
Delta Air Lines defers A321neo deliveries to 2022
Delta Air Lines (DL, Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson) has revealed in its annual report that it deferred the deliveries of its… Read More »
De Havilland Canada charts future for the Dash 8
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (“De Havilland Canada”) today reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the global Dash 8 operator… Read More »
AerFin strengthens commercial team with new appointments
AerFin has today announced the strengthening of its Commercial arm with the appointment of Máximo Gainza as Head of Commercial… Read More »
Ryanair to appeal EU court rulings on Air France and SAS state aid
Ryanair has responded to the EU Court’s rulings on French and Swedish State aid schemes favouring Air France and SAS… Read More »
Web Manuals makes compliance linking simple with Liftair
Web Manuals is announcing a partnership with flight operations engineering consultant, Lift Airline Support Ltd, (“Liftair”), providing time savings for European customers transitioning to digital compliance monitoring. Available through the Web… Read More »
Recaro Aircraft Seating signs extension contract with Airbus for delivery of SWIFT SFE seats
Recaro Aircraft Seating has signed an extension contract with Airbus for the delivery of SWIFT economy class seats. Since 2016,… Read More »
New Forbes 5-star hotel parade rolls through pandemic
Olympics host Tokyo added four five-star hotels in the past year to top the 63rd annual Forbes Travel Guide 2021… Read More »
Tahiti hit by French-imposed shutdown
An unexpected edict from France threw Tahiti’s recovering travel industry into turmoil, especially after airlines suspended flights. Though companies are… Read More »
Study cites travel as star player in economic rebound
Revitalization of global travel will play a key role in economic recovery from a pandemic that affected an estimated 174… Read More »
Hotels join industry-academia travel diversity effort
Tourism Diversity Matters, an organization launched this month, is centered on apprenticeships, diversity-equity-inclusion training, workforce development and research in the… Read More »
Great Wolf Lodge in Jackson, Tenn., being considered
An official with Great Wolf Resorts confirmed that the company is still planning to open a Great Wolf Lodge water… Read More »
New booking tool caters to business traveler
Monaker’s new engine NextTrip offers bookings for alternative lodging, everything from a chalet to a castle for business travel. NextTrip,… Read More »
Multilingual robot to tend bar on MSC Virtuosa
Rob, a new humanoid robot, will mix and serve the drinks on MSC Cruises’ new MSC Virtuosa. Rob, who speaks… Read More »
Hospitality industry is top PPP recipient
Hospitality industry borrowers have received 18% of Paycheck Protection Program loans so far, more than any other sector. PPP loans… Read More »
Marriott CEO dies following bout with cancer
Marriott International CEO Arne Sorenson, 62, who had been battling cancer since 2019, died Monday, the company announced. The world’s… Read More »
Resort guides guests through Hawaii COVID-19 restrictions
‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach has teamed up with a medical group to establish the first COVID-19 concierge service among Hawaii… Read More »
American plans service to new Idaho, Calif. destinations
American Airlines is adding two new cities to its route map, launching service to Eureka, Calif., and Idaho Falls, Idaho,… Read More »
Passengers can use US Mobile Passport at 7 airports
Passengers using the US Customs and Border Patrol’s Mobile Passport app can skip the main customs line at seven US… Read More »
UK gets tough on “red list” travelers
Travelers to the UK from the “red list” countries will pay hefty fines for failing to follow mandatory quarantine measures… Read More »
Top 10 Airlines for Safety, Service and Convenience
North America’s Top Performing Airlines The COVID-19 pandemic has put a premium on safety and convenience but the airline industry… Read More »
World Travel Holdings offers franchise owners stimulus
World Travel Holdings is offering a stimulus plan of its own to its franchise owners, who are eligible for up… Read More »