Air Zimbabwe to get new aircraft, expand routes next year
The Zimbabwean government has allocated ZWL1.5 billion Zimbabwean dollars (USD4.1 million at RBZ rate) for the recapitalisation of Air Zimbabwe… Read More »
Qantas to convert two A330-200s into freighters
Qantas (QF, Sydney Kingsford Smith) has announced it will convert two of its A330-200s into A330-200(P2F)s to increase its international… Read More »
China Eastern Airlines co-founds new logistics giant
China Eastern Airlines (MU, Shanghai Hongqiao) has taken part in formally establishing a new state-owned logistics giant to bolster domestic… Read More »
Coronavirus spurs 5 Banyan Tree brand additions
Growing consumer interest in resort adaptation, wellness, sustainability and community engagement, largely sparked by the pandemic, has inspired the creation… Read More »
Lodging, leisure slump keys poor Nov. jobs report
Hospitality and leisure added only 23,000 jobs in November, compared to 170,000 in October, as US employment grew by less… Read More »
As travel gains altitude, so does Hotel Engine’s value
A comeback for business travel is reflected in rising investment, with one of the latest beneficiaries being booking platform Hotel… Read More »
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust buys Calif. hotel for $108M
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust made a $108 million deal to buy the Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa. The San Diego-area… Read More »
Reno, Nev., land sale may lead to project with lodging
Nevada-based Station Casinos has continued its real estate asset reduction by selling 88.7 acres in Reno for $32.6 million. The… Read More »
Work to begin soon on $3.3B London Resort in England
Pierre-Yves Gerbeau, CEO of London Resort Company Holdings, announced that the 535-acre London Resort theme park project in Kent, England,… Read More »
What variants? China hotel pipeline hits all-time high
Any fright potential in coronavirus variants appears to be lost on hotel developers, who raised China’s pipeline to a record… Read More »
TSA directs airports to strengthen cybersecurity
The Transportation Security Administration issued security directives instructing airport operators to increase cybersecurity, requiring high-risk targets to report incidents to… Read More »
Southwest announces executive appointments, promotions
Southwest Airlines has announced several executive appointments and promotions, including creation of a new department of operational strategy and design…. Read More »
Airlines move forward with fuel-efficient aircraft investments
Airlines continue to invest in fuel efficient aircraft, said Rick Deurloo, chief commercial officer of Pratt & Whitney, which makes… Read More »
US airlines prioritize sustainability throughout air travel experience
US airlines continue to prioritize sustainability and make investments to reduce their carbon footprint, including introducing alternative beverage packaging, utilizing… Read More »
United’s pilot training academy welcomes its first students
The first class of United Airlines’ Aviate Academy will begin training today at its facility in Phoenix. “We are thrilled… Read More »
United to offer expanded Alaska service in summer 2022
United Airlines will again offer expanded summer service to Alaska in 2022. United added flights to Anchorage from Houston, San… Read More »
Alaska Airlines focuses on connections in San Francisco
Alaska Airlines is committed to establishing its San Francisco presence as a part of its network strategy to establish a… Read More »
Incoming Southwest CEO to focus on sustainability, diversity
Robert Jordan, who will take over as CEO of Southwest Airlines in February 2022, says his top priorities include sustainability… Read More »
Antarctica’s Rise in Popularity
Expedition cruises to the frigid continent of Antarctica have become increasingly popular over the past two years, with cruise lines… Read More »
Puerto Rico Is Giving Away a New Year’s Eve Vacation
Discover Puerto Rico, Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino and JetBlue are teaming up to give one lucky winner and… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Picks T-Mobile as Wireless Provider
Saying it hopes to take advantage of nationwide 5G capabilities, Alaska Airlines this morning announced it has chosen T-Mobile as… Read More »
Breeze Airways Expands With 8 New Routes, Fares Start at $39
Breeze Airways, the newest airline from JetBlue founder David Neeleman, is expanding its network along the East Coast, adding new… Read More »