United CEO: Data supports reopening international markets
United CEO Scott Kirby provided an outlook on sustaining the airline’s recovery efforts and reiterated a call for governments to… Read More »
Yesmilano. The new communication campaign “Not in Milano”
On the restart of the city a new international communication campaign that shows the best Milano has to offer. On… Read More »
Air traffic to reach new heights at AUA Airport as summer traffic nears normal levels!
Air traffic to reach new heights at AUA Airport as summer traffic nears normal levels! As we see the number… Read More »
FAA Reports Dozens of Unruly Passenger Incidents in Last Week
The trend of airline passengers misbehaving doesn’t appear to be coming to an end anytime soon. The Federal Aviation Administration… Read More »
American Airlines Delivers 3 Million Vaccines Abroad
American Airlines delivered 3 million COVID-19 vaccines to Guatemala City yesterday, July 20, as part of President Biden’s COVID-19 Task Force,… Read More »
IATA Data Shows Tourists Confident in Air Travel Again
A new study found that most airline passengers are confident about the safety of air travel and support mask-wearing in… Read More »
Frontier Airlines Announces 21 New Routes From Atlanta, Dallas and Las Vegas
Frontier Airlines has announced 21 new nonstop routes, expanding its footprint in a trio of major U.S. markets including Atlanta,… Read More »
House Passes Bill Requiring TSA to Develop Improved COVID-Related Protocols
Congress passed new legislation on Tuesday that would require the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to develop a new plan to improve COVID-related… Read More »
New Study Predicts Hotel Slump, Worker Shortage
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) recently published a report and a state-by-state breakdown of job loss that indicate the hotel industry’s recovery might not… Read More »
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Launches Hotel Buyout Experiences
To meet the growing demand for private and secluded getaways, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent brand, has announced… Read More »
UK’s AirTanker set for shareholder shake-up – report
Rolls-Royce and Babcock International are reportedly planning to sell their stakes in British strategic airlift and aerial refuelling operator AirTanker… Read More »
Aer Lingus transfers its remaining A350 orders
Aer Lingus (EI, Dublin Int’l) has transferred its five remaining orders for A350-900s from Airbus to another undisclosed customer and… Read More »
Provisional thumbs down for Link PNG, PNG Air merger
A proposed Joint Operating Agreement between Papa New Guinea’s Link PNG (Port Moresby) and fellow domestic carrier PNG Air (CG,… Read More »
Volaris El Salvador debut mooted for late 3Q21
Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier Volaris (Y4, Toluca) has ambitious growth plans, including the launch of a long-planned subsidiary in El Salvador… Read More »
My Indo Airlines sues Garuda Indonesia over alleged debts
My Indo Airlines (2Y, Jakarta Halim) has sued Garuda Indonesia (GA, Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta) for allegedly failing to pay a debt… Read More »
Philippines AirAsia to revive Clark hub in 4Q21
Philippines AirAsia (Z2, Manila Ninoy Aquino Int’l) plans to strategically restore its hub at Clark International Airport, northwest of the… Read More »
Air Canada seeks new loans in $5.3bn debt refinancing
Air Canada (AC, Montréal Trudeau) has announced a USD5.35 billion refinancing of its debt, which will include obtaining two senior… Read More »
New law set to bring integrated resorts to Japan
The IR Implementation Act is new legislation in Japan that provides regulations surrounding integrated resort and casino operations as well… Read More »
Melia bets on Thai revival with 5-star Chiang Mai hotel
Spanish chain Melia plans to open a five-star hotel in Chiang Mai, Thailand, giving a vote of confidence to a… Read More »
Hotels at fore as CMBS servicing rate drop persists
The commercial mortgage-backed securities special servicing rate continued its downward trajectory last month, dropping by 41 basis points to 8.24%,… Read More »
Housekeeping cutbacks: Acceptance vs. aggravation
The discontinuation of daily housecleaning has become a fact of life for many hotel guests, and the reception is mixed… Read More »
Las Vegas firm faces tall odds with $450M La. resort plan
Doubts loom over a much-ballyhooed proposal to transform a Louisiana recreational area into a multi-purpose family resort at an estimated… Read More »
Choctaw casino-resort nears opening after $600M upgrade
A new 21-story tower headlines the $600 million expansion of the Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, Okla., near the… Read More »
Hotel chains ratchet up short-term rental push
Hospitality giants such as AccorHotels and Marriott International are escalating their battles with the likes of Vrbo and Airbnb for… Read More »
Airlines continue Australia routes despite restrictions
Delta, United and American continue to fly to Australia regardless of the restrictions on the low number of passengers they… Read More »
Citi cardholders can transfer points to American
Citi credit card customers can transfer “ThankYou points” to American Airlines for a limited time. The promotion ends Nov. 13.