Racism is big problem for 81% of older African Americans
AARP’s 2020 Vital Voices Survey found 81% of African Americans age 45 and older believe racism is a major problem,… Read More »
Minneapolis police face Justice Dept. inquiry
The Justice Department has begun an investigation into whether the Minneapolis Police Department “engages in a pattern or practice of… Read More »
Malta tries pay-to-stay promotion
To revive its tourism industry, Malta will pay international visitors up to $240 to stay at least two nights at… Read More »
Preferred guests may steer loyalty funds to ocean care
A Preferred Hotels & Resorts initiative allows guests to donate their rewards points to an organization educating young people on… Read More »
Capital One to offer cardholders access to airport lounges
Capital One is looking to expand its business air travel offerings by giving cardholders access to airport lounges. The lounges,… Read More »
Southwest offers frequent flyer subscriptions
Southwest Airlines is offering subscription plans for frequent flyers that allow them to purchase points on a monthly basis. Subscribers… Read More »
Airports add mental health resources
The extra stresses brought on by the pandemic are especially evident in airports, where chaplains are reporting an increase in… Read More »
United adds seasonal service to Iceland, Croatia, Greece
United Airlines is adding three new summer routes to Europe as countries begin to reopen to travelers who show proof… Read More »
American Airlines reintroduces beverage service
American Airlines is bringing back full beverage service for premium passengers on all flights starting May 1. Economy passengers will… Read More »
Delta’s airport lounges to reopen by summer
Delta Air Lines plans to reopen all its Sky Club airport lounges by this summer, CEO Ed Bastian said. American… Read More »
ATL Dethroned as World’s Busiest Airport Amid COVID-19
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has been unseated as the world’s busiest airport after 22 consecutive years in the top spot…. Read More »
Airlines Expanding Flight Schedules Ahead of Summer Due To Improved Demand
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines today reported that leisure travel bookings are bouncing back, and both revealed that they’ll be… Read More »
Airline Industry Asking for Another REAL ID Deadline Extension
The airline industry may be in the midst of a travel rebound, but officials are concerned about potential issues with the… Read More »
Flight Attendants Call for Extension of Airplane Mask Mandate
Flight attendants are calling on the federal government to extend mask mandates on planes and in airports. According to USA Today, Association of… Read More »
Rosewood Debuts PlaceMakers Program
Rosewood Hotel & Resorts unveiled PlaceMakers, a program enabling guests to “meaningfully engage with the cultures and destinations in which… Read More »
The Coolest Eco-Friendly Hotels & Resorts For Earth Day
Eco-Friendly Hotels & Resorts For Earth Day Earth Day is April 22, a day to celebrate this incredible world we… Read More »
“Now is the time for kids to fly” at Istanbul Airport
Being among the best in the world in the aviation industry and standing out through the services it provides to… Read More »
South Africa’s Mango grounded as money runs out
Mango Airlines (JE, Johannesburg O.R. Tambo) is to be mothballed from May 15 until such time as it receives funding… Read More »
Greece to allow vaccinated visitors
Greece is cracking the door open for tourists, allowing travelers from the US, UK and Europe who have been vaccinated… Read More »
Princess offers great WiFi for remote workers
Remote workers now have a new option — working from a ship. Princess Cruises is tapping into the remote working… Read More »
Are you going to San Francisco? This big bear is, too
Jesse Larios is walking from Los Angeles to San Francisco while wearing a teddy bear suit under the persona Bearsun…. Read More »
“Vaccine tourism” takes on new meaning
When COVID-19 vaccines first began rolling out, municipal and state officials warned against vaccine tourism, worrying that outsiders would limit availability… Read More »