Boeing recovery slowed by regulatory issues on its 787 and 777X flagships
Boeing’s steady climb out of successive crises – among the worst in U.S. corporate history – gained momentum last week… Read More »
Air India cancels most US flights for 2nd day over 5G safety worry
For the second day in a row, Air India cancelled most of its flights on the India-US routes over safety… Read More »
Two men charged in separate incidents of criminal conduct aboard aircraft
A federal grand jury returned two indictments Jan. 18 and 19 charging an Alexandria man and a New York City… Read More »
Air Serbia retires oldest Airbus jet
Air Serbia has returned its oldest Airbus A319 aircraft, registered YU-APJ, to its owner after which it will be solded…. Read More »
NASA International Space Station officials weigh in on remaining in orbit until 2030
NASA officials speaking at a virtual meeting held on Jan. 18 spoke about plans to take advantage of an extension… Read More »
China’s Comac C919 narrowbody jet deliveries to start in 2022
A senior Comac official has told local news media that the company will start delivering its C919 narrowbody aircraft in… Read More »
GBTA Poll: Omicron Dampens Business Travel but Long-Term Outlook Remains Strong
New variant developments, government restrictions, and international policy inconsistencies are currently hindering a more accelerated return for global business travel…. Read More »
IATA statement on rollout of C-band 5G near airports in the U.S.
IATA welcomed the decisions by ATT and Verizon to delay the rollout of C-band 5G near airports and thanks the… Read More »
American Airlines posts slightly higher Q4 revenue and narrower loss than expected
American Airlines posted its highest revenue of the Covid pandemic during the fourth quarter as bookings rose, but it still… Read More »
San Francisco police officers kill person armed with 2 guns at SFO BART station
San Francisco police officers Thursday morning shot and killed a person armed with two guns in front of the BART… Read More »
Pharrell Williams team takes hotel show to Bahamas
Singer Pharrell Williams and lodging entrepreneur David Grutman are following up on their initial venture, the Goodtime Hotel at Miami… Read More »
MGM Resorts, partner plan $450M hike in BetMGM funding
MGM Resorts International’s increasingly lucrative venture into sports and online betting will see a heavy influx of new money to… Read More »
UNWTO: Tourism won’t rebound before fall
The United Nations World Tourism Organization says global tourism will not rebound until fall but at levels about half what… Read More »
Languishing Long Island City hotel venture to cash out
The Japan-based planners of a long-stalled Toyoko Inn hotel in Long Island City, N.Y., have given up on the project… Read More »
Work progresses on Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe in Fla.
Work is progressing on the new Epic Universe theme park at Universal Orlando Resort in Florida. The 750-acre project, which… Read More »
2 major projects impending in Danville, Va.
A new Caesars Resort and Casino and redevelopment of the old White Mill constitute the biggest construction projects ever in… Read More »
Canadian airlines cancel flights due to COVID-19 surge
Canadian airlines are canceling flights due to the surge in COVID-19 cases and related government restrictions. “We continue to monitor… Read More »
600-plus travel groups send SOS to Congress
Congress was petitioned by more than 600 travel industry members Wednesday to aid recovery from a devastating 2021. The representatives’… Read More »
New procedures now the norm at airport lounges
Airport lounges have reopened in most locations, but many of them have adopted new procedures, such as contactless check-in, capacity… Read More »
Pharrell Williams team takes hotel show to Bahamas
Singer Pharrell Williams and lodging entrepreneur David Grutman are following up on their initial venture, the Goodtime Hotel at Miami… Read More »
United CEO discusses improving travel trends
United CEO Scott Kirby, appearing on CNBC, heralded strong demand heading into the spring and summer travel season despite setbacks… Read More »
FAA sees decline in unruly behavior
Reports of bad behavior by air passengers decreased significantly after the Federal Aviation Administration adopted a “zero tolerance” policy in… Read More »
Airlines offering green option for loyalty plans
Airlines like Qantas and Air Canada are buying into the green movement by offering environmentally friendly options for their loyalty… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines reflects on year of growth and giving
Hawaiian Airlines expanded its West Coast schedule in 2021, worked to educate travelers about the islands and furthered its charitable… Read More »
5G agreements prevent catastrophic NAS disruption
As a result of the White House’s agreement with AT&T and Verizon, widespread disruption of air service was averted. In… Read More »
American CEO seeing “huge pent-up demand” for travel
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker appeared on CNBC to address the carrier’s outlook as they continue facing “the most challenging… Read More »