American extends expiration date of upgrades
American Airlines is extending the expiration date on upgrade certificates earned in 2019 and 2020 to July 31. The carrier… Read More »
Oyo said to dial back valuation to $9B in IPO
Oyo Hotels reportedly is targeting a $9 billion valuation in its initial public offering, a drop from the $12 billion… Read More »
Motto Chelsea brings young Hilton lifestyle flag to NYC
The 42-story Motto by Hilton New York City Chelsea that opened this month is the city’s first Hilton lifestyle property… Read More »
Thailand adopts $9 visitor’s tax
Starting in April, foreign tourists will have to pay a $9 fee, which will be charged to airline tickets, when… Read More »
Moliving mini-hotels ease impact of easy living
Modular, movable lodging units that impart a luxury feel with minimal financial and environmental damage are entrepreneur Jordan Bem’s answer… Read More »
Alaska Airlines changes elite upgrade process
Alaska Airlines is making changes to its upgrade process. The new policy emphasizes fare class in determining priority and changes… Read More »
Delta, American report on diversity initiatives
Delta Air Lines and American Airlines have reported on the progress of their diversity initiatives. The airlines highlighted recruitment efforts,… Read More »
Southwest’s route expansion attracts business travelers
Southwest Airlines’ decision to add 18 new routes during the pandemic, mostly to small cities that are tourist destinations, is… Read More »
Airlines honor Martin Luther King Jr.
As airlines marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Alaska Airlines highlighted Chicago-based Ade, who designed an aircraft honoring King and… Read More »
AT&T, Verizon plan to adjust 5G service near airports
Ahead of the planned January 19 launch of new 5G service, AT&T and Verizon have agreed to temporarily delay the… Read More »
The Cayman Islands Announces New Official COVID-19 Testing Method – Video Proctoring Technology from AZOVA Inc.
COVID Testing with Results in 24 hours or less for entry to the Cayman Islands The Cayman Islands announces the… Read More »
NYC Launches City-Wide Savings Program, ‘Winter Outing’
NYC & Company, New York City’s official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau, has launched NYC Winter Outing… Read More »
Qatar Airways launches new cargo connection to Munich
Munich Airport welcomes a further increase in so-called cargo-only services. As of today, Qatar Airways is operating regular flights to… Read More »
Airlines Warn US Government About ‘Harmful Impact’ of 5G Implementation
Officials from several major airlines reached out to the United States government and listed concerns about the implementation of 5G… Read More »
Philippine Airlines Partners With APG for US Sales
The Philippines’ first and only 4-Star global carrier, Philippine Airlines, announced the appointment of APG as its general sales agents… Read More »
Palladium Hotel Group Debuting TRS Ibiza Hotel This Summer
Palladium Hotel Group today announced that it will debut its luxury, adults-only, all-inclusive TRS brand to the Mediterranean this summer… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Offering Interest-Free Payment Options To Hawaii
Now through January 24, Southwest Airlines customers can book their flights to the idyllic Hawaiian Islands for travel through August… Read More »
Marriott Bonvoy Offering Travelers The Trip of a Lifetime
Marriott Bonvoy will give three lucky TikTok contestants free stays at each of its 30 brands over 300 days with… Read More »
Southwest’s route expansion attracts business travelers
Southwest Airlines’ decision to add 18 new routes during the pandemic, mostly to small cities that are tourist destinations, is… Read More »
Delta to implement nonbinary policy by year’s end
Delta Air Lines says it plans to begin treating nonbinary travelers equally in the fourth quarter, although the company had… Read More »
TSA reports lowest air passenger count since April
The Transportation Security Administration screened about 1.1 million people at airport checkpoints on Jan. 11, the lowest daily number since… 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 ask Canadian government to drop testing mandate
Air Canada joined with aviation stakeholders in urging the Canadian government to lift COVID-19 testing requirements for arriving international air… Read More »
Airlines offer rebooking amid winter storms
Airlines offered complimentary rebooking to affected passengers as winter storms hit the eastern US over the weekend.
SriLankan Airlines told to pay its fuel bill
SriLankan Airlines (UL, Colombo Int’l) has been directed to pay USD30 million to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) on the… Read More »
Bahrain’s Texel Air eyes network growth with 737-800(BCF)s
Texel Air (XLR, Bahrain Int’l) is planning to use its two B737-800(BCF)s to expand its network reach to include India,… Read More »