4 steps to bring change to your world
If you want to make a difference, choose a cause to support and figure out what skills and resources you… Read More »
Fed survey: Minority-owned firms worst hit by pandemic
A Federal Reserve survey of 9,693 small businesses showed a general downturn in revenue due to the coronavirus crisis, but… Read More »
How to build a more diverse workforce
Employers can build a more diverse and inclusive workplace culture by providing targeted internships, scholarships and mentorships to employees from… Read More »
New wave of apps focus on keeping food delivery local
New food delivery apps including Traiilo, Black and Mobile, and Chowbus are aiming to offer an alternative to large third-party… Read More »
Natural Grocers looks to raise $60K for HBCUs
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage will give 1% earned on all purchases Feb. 28 to support Historically Black Colleges and… Read More »
Kroger gives $3M to 4 groups working for racial equity
The Kroger Co. Foundation has awarded a total of $3 million to four groups that are working toward racial equity… Read More »
$300M Margaritaville Resort to open in NYC
A March opening is planned for the $300 million, 29-story Margaritaville Resort Times Square in New York City. The announcement… Read More »
Hawaii resort wins U.S. News “best hotels of 2021” race
Hawaii’s Four Seasons Resort Lanai heads this year’s edition of U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of top hotels across… Read More »
American expands VeriFLY app to all US airports
American Airlines has expanded availability of its VeriFLY health passport app to passengers flying to eight countries from any US… Read More »
LAX fully equipped with ID scanners
Los Angeles International Airport is the first to install automated photo ID scanners at all its Transportation Security Administration security… Read More »
Delta, Alitalia partner on COVID-tested flights
Delta Air Lines and Alitalia are codesharing on Delta’s COVID-tested flights between Rome and Atlanta and the Italian carrier’s flights… Read More »
“Bleisure” travel will redefine business travel
Steven Schumacher of Discover Dunwoody believes business travel will return but he thinks many business travelers will combine business with… Read More »
American expands Apple partnership to offer books
American Airlines passengers can now access a selection of books from Oprah’s Book Club on Apple Books. This expands an… Read More »
Southwest sponsors writing competition
Southwest Airlines is teaming with Wattpad to host a writing contest that challenges participants to submit “stories of kindness rooted… Read More »
Global creative review launched by United Airlines
United Airlines launched a global creative review, inviting incumbent Dentsumcgarrybowen to participate. “As vaccine distribution picks up across the US… Read More »
Air Canada pauses Rouge operations
Air Canada has paused operations of its Rouge subsidiary due to the government’s suspension of flights to Mexico and the… Read More »
Alaska to give flights to couples separated by pandemic
Alaska Airlines will give away free flights to reunite 100 couples that have been separated by the coronavirus pandemic.
UPS unveils box art, book for Black History Month
In recognition of Black History Month, UPS has commissioned art work for its Express boxes by Sophia Yeshi, a Brooklyn… Read More »
Delta focused on diversity, sustainability, wellness
On CNBC’s “Evolve: The Faber Interview,” Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said Delta remains committed to fostering sustainability and… Read More »
Airline industry faces more furloughs
US airlines are warning that thousands of airline employees may face furloughs when the federal Payroll Support Program expires in… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Offering VeriFLY Digital Health Passport for International Travel
Alaska Airlines passengers arriving in the U.S. will be able to streamline their required COVID-19 documents using the VeriFLY app… Read More »
Drunk Passenger Headbutts Flight Attendant Over Face Mask Policy
A Ryanair passenger has pleaded guilty to criminal damage, assault and entering an aircraft while under the influence of alcohol… Read More »
United CEO: Business travel will return
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is confident that business travel will rebound, if at a slower rate compared to leisure… Read More »
Air Belgium to operate two A330 freighters for CMA CGM
Air Belgium (KF, Brussels Charleroi) will operate two of its four incoming A330-200(F)s under a CMI agreement with French shipping… Read More »
Banks insist on new El Al cash injection before giving loan
With the market conditions for passenger aviation only worsening, in particular with Israel’s prolonged lockdown, banks are now demanding that… Read More »
Hong Kong Airlines hit with penalty over wage subsidy
Hong Kong Airlines (HX, Hong Kong Int’l) has been hit with a “penalty” for tapping government wage subsidies but failing… Read More »