Air France-KLM to decide soon on an order of at least 80 medium-haul jets
Air France-KLM aims to decide in the coming months on an order of at least 80 medium-haul jets for its… Read More »
U.S. says Chinese government blocking Boeing airplane purchases
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on Tuesday the Chinese government was preventing its domestic airlines from buying “tens of… Read More »
Gulfstream Aerospace delivers the 50th large-cabin G600
Just two years after entering service, Gulfstream Aerospace has handed over the 50th large-cabin G600, with the milestone aircraft going… Read More »
Airbus has high hopes for single-pilot cockpits on long-haul routes
Despite last week’s Airbus Summit in Toulouse primarily covering sustainability goals, the aviation powerhouse also touched on other significant potential… Read More »
Nearly 600 United Airlines employees losing their jobs after refusing to get vaccinated
More than 99% of United Airlines’ U.S.-based employees who did not seek a religious or medical exemption from the company’s… Read More »
Suspect COVID-19 hotel contractor grabs county bonus
A contractor accused of mismanaging a coronavirus quarantine hotel program has been awarded an $83 million pay raise by San… Read More »
Marriott shopping promo features Macerich tie-in
Marriott International is teaming up with the Macerich shopping center operator in a “Shop & Sip with Marriott Bonvoy” program… Read More »
Study examines $113.9B Hispanic travel sector
Hispanic travelers spent $113.9 billion in 2019 on domestic travel, according to the new “Vistas Latinas” survey by MMGY Global… Read More »
Expansion eyed for Universal Studios Beijing in China
Plans for the second and third phases of construction of the Universal Studios Beijing in China are expected to be… Read More »
Online TV channel unveiled at HITEC conference
The hospitality industry’s annual HITEC conference being held this week in Dallas features the launch of an online video content… Read More »
Irish hospitality group embraces innovative cocktails
A 30% rise in sales of innovative cocktails at its properties over 2019 figures has prompted Irish hospitality company Beannchor… Read More »
Blackstone selling Cosmopolitan in $5.65B deal
Blackstone has formed a $5.65 billion deal to sell the Cosmopolitan casino and hotel, which is located on the Las… Read More »
Demand for Lufthansa flights to U.S. soars
Demand for transatlantic flights has jumped since the United States announced plans last week to reopen to fully vaccinated travellers… Read More »
Qatar Airways says losses reach $4.1 billion amid pandemic
Qatar Airways announced on Monday that it suffered a more than $4 billion loss in revenues over the last fiscal… Read More »
U.S. export tightening slows advance of Chinese C919 jet
China’s C919 jetliner – a no-show at the country’s biggest air show this week – has found it harder to… Read More »
American exec speaks to long-haul flights, West Coast hubs
American Airlines will “absolutely” resume international flights from Seattle and Los Angeles, said Chief Revenue Officer Vasu Raja — once… Read More »
Friday debut set for new Raffles resort in Dubai, UAE
The Raffles luxury resort is scheduled to debut Friday on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, UAE. The resort will have a… Read More »
New tented lodge to debut next summer in Kenya
A new tented lodge, Sanctuary Tambarare, will open next summer at the foot of Mount Kenya, with daily game drives… Read More »
Air Canada offers elite status to US frequent flyers
Destination Canada, a national tourism organization, is sponsoring a new opportunity for frequent flyers, offering members with elite status in… Read More »
United makes using travel credits easier
United Airlines is adding more user-friendly options for passengers to use travel credits by automatically displaying it as a payment… Read More »
Rail service added from Richmond, Va., to Washington, D.C.
A new Amtrak train running from Richmond, Va., to Washington, D.C., became available on Monday, with daily departures to initially… Read More »
Hawaii business travel loss gauged at $1.1B
The American Hotel & Lodging Association forecasts a $1.1 billion loss for Hawaii business travel this year compared to 2019…. Read More »