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 »
Canada expected to begin reopening
The Canadian travel industry is anxiously awaiting the expected announcement that travel restrictions for vaccinated travelers will be lifted. June… Read More »
Apple hopes iPhone ID will be accepted at airports
Apple is working with the Transportation Security Administration to provide secure traveler identification via iPhones with an upcoming Apple Wallet… Read More »
“What-if” scenarios tinge CEOs’ business travel hopes
The resurgence of travel will eventually bring the lagging business segment along, though factors such as vaccinations and government restrictions… Read More »
American Airlines CEO attends flight attendant’s wedding
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker and Southwest Airlines flight attendant JacqueRae Sullivan received viral attention a year ago when a… Read More »
Canada to drop hotel quarantine for vaccinated citizens
Canada plans to begin relaxing its travel rules by dropping a mandatory, expensive hotel quarantine for citizens, permanent residents and… Read More »
CDC’s new travel advisory based on health threat levels
The CDC released updated pandemic guidance for international travelers with recommendations for unvaccinated and fully vaccinated people, according to USA Today and… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines boosts efforts of island “conservation dogs”
Hawaiian Airlines is providing free interisland travel through the end of 2021 for Conservation Dogs of Hawaiʻi, an organization that… Read More »
American Airlines to reopen premium Flagship Lounges
American Airlines plans to reopen its five Flagship Lounges for premium passengers this fall, starting with the Miami lounge, which… Read More »
Alaska CEO touts “dramatic” airline recovery
Alaska Airlines should return to profitability in the third quarter of 2021, said CEO Ben Minicucci, as vaccination has pushed… Read More »
Airline alliances call for international travel standards
The CEOs of the SkyTeam, Star Alliance and oneworld airline alliances called for common standards and digital health credentials that… Read More »
TSA Expecting Airport Staffing Shortages, Offering $1k Bonuses
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced it expects staffing shortages at 131 airports in the United States this month. According… Read More »
Two Delta Planes Collide Before Takeoff at Atlanta Airport
Two Delta Air Lines planes preparing to take off from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport collided on Tuesday, resulting in flight delays. According… Read More »
Milan Linate, starting up with style
Design, technology and sustainability are the three elements that characterize the restyling project On June 8th, meeting deadlines and nearly… Read More »
Variety of wellness activities on hand at Miraval resort
Miraval arrived in Lenox, Mass., last summer with the opening of Berkshires Resort & Spa, a comprehensive spa resort. Salon… Read More »
Southwest Adds Two Destinations from Pittsburgh
As Southwest Airlines prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary next week, the airline announced a network-wide expansion that will bring… Read More »
American adding 3 more point to point routes at TPA
From the east to the west coast (and somewhere in between), American Airlines is adding three new nonstop routes from Tampa… Read More »
How North America’s Airlines Rank for Punctuality
Most, Least Punctual Airlines As the world begins to reopen and flight volume increases 15 months into the COVID-19 pandemic,… Read More »
US Airlines Announce New Routes and Destinations for Remainder of 2021
As COVID-19 vaccines become more prevalent and the number of cases continues to drop, airlines around the United States are… Read More »
Club Med Miches Playa Esmeralda Sets Reopening Date
The practically brand-new Club Med Michés Playa Esmeralda resort has just announced that its official reopening has been set just days away… Read More »
AAA Adds ‘Inspected Clean’ Hotel Designation to Its Diamond Program
Having served the industry and travel consumers for over 82 years, the distinguished AAA Diamond Program is taking steps to… Read More »
Two Passengers on Fully Vaccinated Cruise Test Positive for COVID-19
Celebrity Cruises announced two passengers on the first North American cruise since 2020 have tested positive for COVID-19. According to… Read More »
MSC Group Reveals Luxury Cruise Brand, Explora Journeys
The MSC Group unveiled its new all-inclusive luxury cruise brand, called Explora Journeys, which will debut with its first newbuild in 2023. Built… Read More »
Spain’s World2Fly takes first A350-900
World2Fly (Spain) (WFL, Palma de Mallorca) has taken delivery of the first of its two A350-900s on dry-lease from Air… Read More »
UK gov’t invites bids for London-US slots starting in S22
The Mazars law firm, acting as a monitoring trustee on behalf of the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), has… Read More »
FedEx Express retires world’s last MD-10-10(F)
FedEx Express (FX, Memphis Int’l) retired its last, and also the world’s last, MD-10-10(F) on June 4, 2021. N562FE (msn… Read More »