American Airlines pilots union is trying to get an exemption from vaccine mandates
Pilots at American Airlines are lobbying the White House in an effort to get an exemption from President Biden’s vaccine… Read More »
Taliban ask airlines to resume international flights to Afghanistan
The Taliban government in Afghanistan appealed on Sunday for international flights to be resumed, promising full cooperation with airlines and… Read More »
Oman Air seeks OneWorld alliance membership
State-owned Oman Air announced on Sunday its intention to apply to join the OneWorld global airline alliance and said it… Read More »
Vaccine mandates for travel are legal in the U.S.
Vaccine mandates trickled into the U.S. travel sphere last winter, picked up steam in the spring and hit fever pitch… Read More »
Boeing raised its forecast for China’s aircraft demand for the next 20 years to $1.47 trillion
Boeing raised its forecast slightly on Thursday for China’s aircraft demand for the next 20 years, betting on the country’s… Read More »
Canopy by Hilton Cancun La Isla Partners With Black In Travel
Canopy by Hilton Cancun La Isla is delighted to announce its newest partnership with Black In Travel. Black In Travel… Read More »
Embraer shares soar with electric aircraft orders and analyst upgrade
Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA (EMBR3.SA) said on Thursday its subsidiary Eve has signed a memorandum of understanding to sell up… Read More »
Delta urges other airlines to shares internal ‘no fly’ lists as unruly passenger incidents rise
Delta is urging airlines to coordinate with each other by sharing internal “no fly” lists, arguing a ban doesn’t work… Read More »
American Airlines pilots union have voted for Operations Managers replacement after summer breakdowns
Leaders of American Airlines’ pilots union have voted to call for replacement of the airline’s operations management team, citing the… Read More »
Jet Blue passenger tried to storm cockpit on flight from Boston to San Juan
A passenger aboard a flight from Boston to Puerto Rico tried to storm the cockpit Wednesday night while screaming in… Read More »
International travel is about to get more complicated for unvaccinated Americans
The number of countries allowing unvaccinated American travelers to visit has been dwindling in recent weeks. Now those globe-trotters will… Read More »
US’s Waltzing Matilda hits regulatory snags over ownership
Plans by US charter operator Waltzing Matilda Aviation (MW, New Bedford) to launch scheduled operations under the Connect Airlines brand… Read More »
Algeria closes airspace to Morocco, RAM not concerned
Algeria has closed its airspace to all Moroccan aircraft, civilian and military alike, effective September 22, 2021, as tensions between… Read More »
SAA restarts without funding from private investor
The Takatso Consortium, the announced preferred strategic equity partner of South African Airways (SA, Johannesburg O.R. Tambo), has made it… Read More »
Alitalia retires only B777-300(ER)
Alitalia (AZ, Rome Fiumicino) has retired its only B777-300(ER) as it prepares for its formal closure and replacement by ITA… Read More »
Philippine Airlines files for recognition under PH laws
Philippine Airlines (PR, Manila Ninoy Aquino Int’l) is asking local courts to recognise its Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection proceedings in… Read More »
CPaT announces new contract with Brazilian start-up, Itapemirim
CPaT Global, the world’s leading provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry, has announced it’s been awarded… Read More »
Experience Italy’s Marquee Destinations Like Never Before With Vretreats
There’s visiting Italy and then there’s immersing oneself, embracing the lifestyle and making it a home away from home. VRetreats… Read More »
Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun Welcomes First Guests Upon Official Opening
Playa Hotels & Resorts and Hyatt Hotels Corporation celebrated the official opening of the all-inclusive Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun in… Read More »
Marriott International Expands Plans to Go Net-Zero Emissions
Marriott International announced the submission of its letter to the Science-Based Targets initiative. In the letter, Marriott committed to setting… Read More »
Travel Advisors React to Government’s Proposal to Revamp Cruise Refund Policies
One of the biggest complaints from travel advisors and their clients about the cruise industry during the pandemic was the… Read More »
State bank may back Tata bid for Air India
State Bank of India, the country’s biggest public sector bank, will support Tata Sons’ privatisation bid for Air India (AI,… Read More »