Nov. 1 reopening coming to Hawaii as pandemic eases
The long wait for full access to Hawaii will end Nov. 1, Gov. David Ige proclaimed Tuesday, citing a decline… Read More »
Survey: Long lines a top concern for travelers
Travelers are most worried about long lines and overcrowding (39%) and changing travel restrictions (36%), a new survey from TripIt… Read More »
Passenger fees to rise at Heathrow
Heathrow Airport, the UK’s busiest airport, can raise passenger fees between $33.76 and $47.41, the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority has… Read More »
American Airlines resumes service to Martinique
American Airlines will resume weekly flights to the Eastern Caribbean island of Martinique Nov. 6 and add two more weekly… Read More »
TSA: AI and biometrics will change airport security
Dan McCoy, chief innovation officer for the Transportation Security Administration, said the day is coming when biometrics, mobile IDs and… Read More »
Southwest CEO notes “sharp” uptick in demand
Southwest CEO Gary Kelly pointed to “strong” bookings for the upcoming holiday travel period as a significant indicator of the… Read More »
American, Southwest report growth in Jamaica demand
Data from Southwest Airlines and American Airlines indicate that demand for flights to Jamaica is rebounding to pre-pandemic levels, said… Read More »
United Airlines adds more premium economy seats
United Airlines said it will retrofit Boeing 767-300ERs with premium economy seats and offer a premium economy cabin on its… Read More »
Fla. airport adds express lanes for passengers without bags
Tampa International Airport is opening express lanes for dropping off and picking up passengers who have no checked baggage. The… Read More »
A4A: Competition keeps air travel affordable, accessible
The price of flying in 2020 was 60% lower than it was in 1980, Airlines for America reports, and 87%… Read More »
Delta boosts New York City schedule for fall
Delta Air Lines is adding more than 100 daily flights to New York City’s two airports this fall, boosting total… Read More »
American CEO expects return of business, international trips
Doug Parker, CEO of American Airlines, predicted an uptick in demand for both international and business travel over the coming… Read More »
Dublin Airport – Insights & Planning First Look at 2022
As Dublin Airport and indeed, the Irish travel trade and industry continue to recover from Covid19, we thought we would… Read More »
St. Kitts and Nevis To Offer Departure COVID-19 Testing
St. Kitts and Nevis Ministry of Health officials will offer coronavirus Antigen testing to departing travelers whose countries require exit… Read More »
New Report Shows International Travel’s Comeback Successes
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia unveiled a new report highlighting… Read More »
US Travel Agency Air Ticket Sales Continue to Improve
Travel continues to pick up as evidenced by air ticket sales. The Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) most recent data shows… Read More »
Unions Tell Pilots To Keep Focus on Flying, Not Federal Vaccine Mandate
It seems that a preoccupation with federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates is interfering with commercial airline pilots’ ability to safely do… Read More »
Will TSA Face a Staffing Shortage for Thanksgiving Travel Rush?
It’s looking like there will be a shortage of screeners at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) airport checkpoints during the busy… Read More »
Widespread Flight Cancellations Cost Southwest Airlines $75 Million
Southwest Airlines reported its third-quarter 2021 financial results on Thursday, revealing that the carrier’s recent operational nightmare forcing it to… Read More »
American Airlines Announces Third-Quarter Profit
American Airlines announced a profit of $169 million for the third quarter, with expectations that the winter holiday travel period… Read More »
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Schedule Change and Service Expansion
The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner… Read More »
Noble House Hotels & Resorts Unveils First Property In Mexico
Noble House Hotels & Resorts will unveil the grand opening of its property in Mexico, the $100 million Corazon Cabo… Read More »