China’s domestic air traffic recovery faltering due to zero-Covid policy
Domestic capacity at the country’s three biggest airlines reached around 115% of pre-Covid levels in April but by October had… Read More »
American Airlines drops several international destinations amid Boeing 787 shortage
American Airlines said it will discontinue service to several international destinations in 2022 amid the ongoing shortage of Boeing 787… Read More »
JetBlue ramps to build diverse pipeline of new pilots and maintenance technicians as demand bounces back
JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) announced in a press release on Dec. 9, it is advancing efforts to meet the growing demand… Read More »
Delta flight diverted after passenger assaults flight attendant, air marshal and police say
A Delta flight to Los Angeles was diverted Thursday to Oklahoma after a passenger assaulted a flight attendant and an… Read More »
Pa. ski sites acquired by Vail Resorts for 9 figures
Vail Resorts will pay a tentative price of $125 million for three Pennsylvania ski resorts and connected properties including a… Read More »
NYC steps up fight against illicit short-term rentals
The New York City Council has passed legislation to tighten regulations on short-term rentals such as Airbnb, long criticized by… Read More »
Ill. casino-resort bid awarded to Full House Resorts
The Illinois Gaming Board has chosen Full House Resorts of Las Vegas, one of five competitors, to build a $500… Read More »
Apple Wallet room keys come to 6 Hyatts
Loyalty club members can access their rooms at six Hyatts via Apple Wallet-based room keys on iPhones and Apple Watches,… Read More »
So far not bad for hotel industry on Omicron watch
The Omicron variant doesn’t appear to have crimped the hotel business, at least according to the first full week of… Read More »
Citing demand, Marriott plans 30-plus new luxury hotels
Marriott International will add more than 30 properties to its stable of 460-plus luxury hotels next year, the company announced… Read More »
Universities pledge $1M for new Idaho airport terminal
Washington State University and the University of Idaho will contribute $1 million to help pay for a new terminal at… Read More »
Airlines increase flights to Havana
US airlines are resuming daily flights to Cuba as the country reopens to tourists. JetBlue, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines… Read More »
American adds direct service to Qatar
American Airlines will add service between New York and Doha, Qatar, in June 2022, opening its second Middle East route…. Read More »
United app tells passengers when seat options open up
United Airlines’ mobile app launched a feature that alerts passengers assigned to middle seats when more desirable locations become available.
All-LGBTQ+ United flight takes off
United Airlines’ LGBTQ+ business resource group organized a Pride flight, staffed entirely with LGBTQ+ employees, to mark World AIDS Day… Read More »
Delta offers 6 new Hallmark holiday movies in Dec.
Delta Air Lines and the Hallmark Channel have partnered to add six holiday movies on Delta’s in-flight entertainment offerings for… Read More »
The US is getting another startup airline, California-based Airbahn
While the pandemic has been a challenge for established air carriers across the US, it has provided an… Read More »
Dublin Airport Christmas Passenger Numbers 2021
An estimated 850,000 people are due to travel through Dublin Airport this Christmas compared to almost 1.5 million people who… Read More »
KL International Airport Enhances Airport Readiness To Welcome Vaccinated Travel Lane
29th November update: SEPANG – KL International Airport (KLIA) is ensuring that it is ready to welcome passengers travelling under… Read More »
EU Admits Croatia Into the Border-Free Schengen Zone Cooperative
Traveling to the beautiful and alluring country of Croatia is about to get easier, as European Union (E.U.) member governments… Read More »
Six Things To Look Forward To In The Caribbean in 2022
Caribbean Travel in 2022 It’s safe to say that 2021 has been a challenging year for everyone. And for those… Read More »
St. Kitts and Nevis Significantly Eases Travel Restrictions
Beginning Dec. 11, 2021, fully vaccinated international travelers, nationals and locals who arrive by air into St. Kitts and Nevis… Read More »