Electric vertical takeoff and landing craft Vertical Aerospace to go public in $2.2 billion SPAC deal
Vertical Aerospace, an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) maker backed by investors such as American Airlines, will go… Read More »
Irish aircraft leasing firm Avolon says flying taxis could poach passengers from airlines
Airbus and Boeing watch out – one of the world’s largest aircraft owners says passenger planes could see their wings… Read More »
U.S. CDC eases travel recommendations on some 110 countries, territories including Japan
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has eased travel recommendations for more than 110 countries and territories,… Read More »
Tesla launches faster high-performance Model S ‘Plaid’
Tesla Inc delivered a high-performance version of its Model S on Thursday, aiming to reignite interest in the nearly decade-old… Read More »
United Airlines is to buy as many as 150 Boeing 737 MAX jets
United Airlines is reportedly in advanced talks to buy as many as 150 of Boeing’s 737 MAX jets as it… Read More »
Airbus, Air France want EU green funds used for jet incentives
Airbus and Air France-KLM have urged policymakers to use EU-backed green stimulus funds to support aircraft sales, according to documents… Read More »
United to split 200-jet order between Boeing’s 737 MAX 8 and Airbus A321neo jets
United Airlines is in talks to buy around 200 single-aisle jets in a multibillion-dollar revamp set to benefit both Boeing… Read More »
Airbus tells EU hydrogen won’t be widely used in planes before 2050
Most airliners will rely on traditional jet engines until at least 2050, Airbus told European Union officials in a briefing… Read More »
Exec highlights 6 SEO tools to elevate website rankings
Screaming Frog, Ahrefs and Yoast SEO are among the search-engine optimization tools that digital marketing executive Phil Frost recommends for… Read More »
PPP loans subject to taxation in 11 states
Eleven states are requiring small business owners to report Paycheck Protection Program loans as income, which makes them subject to… Read More »
CDC updates international travel guidance
The CDC released updated pandemic guidance for international travelers with recommendations for unvaccinated and fully vaccinated people, according to USA Today and… Read More »
EU “vaccine passports” begin July 1
European Union countries will begin issuing COVID certificates July 1 for travelers within member states and Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein…. Read More »
Phish returns to Cancun for concert vacation
The rock band Phish will perform four concerts during its fifth “Phish: Riviera Maya” concert vacation, Feb. 24-27 at the… Read More »
Traveler inexperience contributes to onboard strife
Changes in face covering requirements elsewhere and pandemic fatigue are only part of the explanation for escalating passenger misbehavior, writes… Read More »
Southwest’s June expansion highlights Miss., Costa Rica
June marks Southwest Airlines’ biggest schedule expansion in 10 years, including Hawaii service and flights to two destinations in Costa… Read More »
Sustainable travel a new travel niche
Surveys are showing a growing interest in sustainable tourism and immersive experiences, writes Omar Bani-Hani, and travel advisors can take… Read More »
Hotel rebound accelerates with “vengeance”
Hotel industry recovery is making its long climb back faster than expected, observers say, crediting “revenge travel” — the making… Read More »
Developers envision massive replacement for Grand Hyatt
Developers RXR Realty and TF Cornerstone plan to replace the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Manhattan with offices, a new hotel… Read More »
UK hotel introduces Watermelon Sugar High Spa Day
The spa at the Abbey Hotel in Redditch, UK, is hosting the “Watermelon Sugar High Spa Day,” with Harry Styles-themed… Read More »
Moves lift Hyatt growth outlook, serve long-term plan
A June 4 deal with Service Properties Trust to continue managing 17 of the 22 Hyatt Place hotels owned by… Read More »
No quick answer for Chicago hotels eyeing federal aid
Chicago hoteliers seeking a $75 million cut of the city’s forthcoming $1.9 billion in federal pandemic relief will have to… Read More »
Huge tax cut awarded NYC hotel stirs broad concerns
A judge has granted an 85% tax assessment reduction to the Marriott Courtyard near LaGuardia Airport, raising the prospect of… Read More »