Norse Atlantic Airways taps Fort Lauderdale for US HQ
Norwegian startup Norse Atlantic Airways (Oslo Gardermoen) has announced the establishment of its US head office at Fort Lauderdale Executive… Read More »
US court postpones decision on Avianca’s restructuring plan
A court decision on the bankruptcy exit plan of Avianca Holdings has been postponed pending the receipt of additional documentation,… Read More »
Air Tanzania told to repay illegal state bailout
Air Tanzania (TC, Dar es Salaam) will have to repay TZS896 billion shillings (USD388.8 million) illegally received from government coffers… Read More »
Italy’s Blue Panorama suspends flight operations
Blue Panorama Airlines (BV, Rome Fiumicino) suspended flight operations on October 26, a joint note from the Uiltrasporti, Filt Cgil,… Read More »
Flybe names CEO ahead of launch, may face cash claims
Flybe. (2021) has appointed Dave Pflieger as its new chief executive, to “lead our new airline as it gets ready… Read More »
Suva okays $51mn top-up loans, ups Fiji Airways ownership
Fiji’s Parliament has approved an FJD106.4 million Fiji dollar (USD51.3 million) increase of existing government guarantees on Fiji Airways (FJ,… Read More »
GLOBALX-affiliated vehicle files for $200mn IPO
Talon 1 Acquisition, a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), or “blank check company,” created earlier this year by AVi8 Air… Read More »
US lists traveler types eligible for skipping shots
Sharply limited exemptions for some unvaccinated visitors, such as minors, under the new US reopening policy were announced Monday by… Read More »
Hotel software startup Selfbook raises $25M
Selfbook, a startup that develops hotel payment and booking software, raised $25 million in a Series A funding round, giving… Read More »
Hotel REITs poised for long-term growth
Leisure travel has rebounded after falling during the pandemic, but hotel REITs are continuing to feel the effects as the… Read More »
Vacationers, chains warm to all-inclusive resorts
The increasing popularity of all-inclusive resorts is drawing major newcomers such as Marriott International and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts as… Read More »
Jackson, Tenn., to get Great Wolf Lodge resort
A Great Wolf Lodge water park resort has nearly finalized a deal to open in Jackson, Tenn., according to Kyle… Read More »
Hotel figures in $150M Baltimore Penn Station project
Amtrak has begun construction on a $150 million redevelopment of Baltimore’s Penn Station. “The long-term vision of this site includes… Read More »
$170M hotel-plus plan called game-changer for Mich. city
A hotel, restaurants and loft apartments are featured in a proposed $170 million development in Warren, touted as the makings… Read More »
How lighter business travel could change airlines
Decreased business travel may push major airlines to rely more on partnerships, focus on the hubs where their networks are… Read More »
Seating design to allow passengers to fly in wheelchairs
British design company PriestmanGoode has unveiled a new aircraft seating design that could allow passengers to fly in their powered… 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 »
Tesla electric cars available to rent at Hertz
Beginning next month, Hertz customers will be able to rent a Tesla Model 3 electric car in major US markets… Read More »
Air cargo capacity should rise with international demand
International bookings have increased dramatically since the US government announced that vaccinated tourists would be allowed to enter the country… Read More »
United adds flights between D.C., Newark, N.J.
United Airlines will add more flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport starting Oct. 31,… Read More »
US airlines donate 20K tickets for Afghan refugees
Major US airlines are donating more than 20,000 airline tickets through the Miles4Migrants programs to help Afghan evacuees reach their… Read More »
Air Canada offers COVID-19 self-test to passengers
Partnering with Switch Health, Air Canada is making self-administered, proctored COVID-19 tests available to passengers, helping them meet Canadian government… Read More »