Austrian Airlines sells three B767s to MDI
Austrian Airlines (OS, Vienna) has announced it has found a buyer for three of its B767-300(ER)s – Texan aircraft, engines,… Read More »
Air Namibia placed in provisional liquidation
Air Namibia (SW, Windhoek Int’l) has been placed into provisional liquidation by the Namibian High Court in Windhoek following an… Read More »
Australia ungrounds the B737 MAX
Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) ungrounded the B737 MAX on February 26, 2021, thereby becoming the first regulator in… Read More »
United Airlines orders 25 incremental B737 MAX
United Airlines (UA, Chicago O’Hare) has said in its annual report that it has placed a firm order for 25… Read More »
Singapore’s SilkAir puts seven B737-800s up for sale
SilkAir (MI, Singapore Changi) has appointed Skytech-AIC to sell seven B737-800s that will not be transferred to parent Singapore Airlines… Read More »
UK’s NEBO Air to start commercial electric ops
Small UK-based start-up NEBO Air (Damyns Hall) is poised to launch commercial flights with the world’s first type-certified fully electric… Read More »
Las Vegas Wynn Resort to get podcast studio
Wynn Resorts will be investing $3.5 million to include a podcasting studio in the lobby of its Wynn Las Vegas… Read More »
Thompson San Antonio makes ballyhooed debut
The 20-story Thompson San Antonio opened last week in the River Walk area, offering what owners tout as “sophisticated experiences… Read More »
Adviser roundtable optimistic about summer
The six advisers and suppliers at the Luxury Travel Advisor roundtable in January have their sights set on summer, when… Read More »
Hotels turn nightly vacancies to long-term workspace
Hotels stuck in a pandemic-caused slump that’s projected to persist for several years are filling the gap in some cases… Read More »
Hotel stocks rise as Macao travel restrictions are lifted
Macao authorities have lifted restrictions requiring visitors to quarantine for two weeks and undergo medical observation, which casinos are hoping… Read More »
N.Y. governor opens vaccine access to hotel workers
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo responded to pleas from the state’s hotel workers Friday by declaring them eligible for COVID-19… Read More »
China’s uneven recovery good enough for hotel boom
Hotel development in China is proceeding apace despite a bump in the nation’s pandemic recovery road caused by a winter… Read More »
Air cargo shippers rely on K-9s to sniff out explosives
Some airlines and shipping companies, including Atlas Air are turning to K-9s to sniff out explosives in cargo. With new… Read More »
US, Canada partner to lower aviation emissions
The US and Canada plan to coordinate policies on aviation and other modes of transportation with the shared goal of… Read More »
US, Canada partner to lower aviation emissions
The US and Canada plan to coordinate policies on aviation and other modes of transportation with the shared goal of… Read More »
Las Vegas tourist wins $302K on airport slot machine
A Texas woman won $302,000 on an airport slot machine while waiting for a Feb. 25 flight from Las Vegas…. Read More »
FAA to fine passenger $27K after face-covering altercation
The Federal Aviation Administration proposed a $27,500 fine for a passenger who struck a flight attendant after her travel partner… Read More »
Delta offers financial coaching for employees
Delta Air Lines is working with Atlanta-based Operation HOPE to provide financial coaching and tools to its employees. Delta also… Read More »
Southwest expands Fla. schedule from Milwaukee, Wis.
Southwest Airlines will offer weekly nonstop service from Milwaukee, Wis., to Sarasota, Fla., from April 17 through May 8. Southwest… Read More »
American adds 5 seasonal routes from Chicago
American Airlines will add five new seasonal routes this summer from its hub at Chicago O’Hare, with service to Billings,… Read More »
Airline CEOs talk sustainability with federal officials
Aviation executives, including the CEOs of American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines met Feb. 26 with top Biden… Read More »