West Coast startup low-cost wants to become the first discount trans-Pacific airline
As the world emerges from the pandemic, startup low-cost airline Northern Pacific Airways intends to become the first discount trans-Pacific… Read More »
Southwest Airlines expects loss in Q1 after first profit in 2 years
Southwest Airlines (LUV.N) on Jan. 27 reported its first quarterly profit in two years, but warned of a loss in… Read More »
Aeromexico reaches $40 million deal with creditors in bankruptcy exit boost
Grupo Aeromexico has reached a $40-million deal with a group of unsecured creditors to withdraw their objection to the airline’s… Read More »
North Carolina chosen for Boom Supersonic passenger jet plant
Boom Supersonic, the Colorado-based aviation company, announced Jan. 26 that it has chosen a North Carolina airport as the manufacturing… Read More »
Proposed green aviation fuel tax incentives still fall short
Tax incentives for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in U.S. President Biden’s stalled Build Back Better legislation are not enough for… Read More »
High demand for jet freighters to continue beyond Covid predicted at World Cargo Summit
Strong demand for production and converted freighter aircraft will continue beyond the end of the Covid pandemic, according to speakers… Read More »
Textron sees higher business jet production
Textron Inc (TXT.N) expects to continue ramping up business jet production in 2022 on demand from wealthy travelers, but broader… Read More »
Taiwan’s China Airlines orders 4 more Boeing 777 freighters
Taiwan’s China Airlines said on Jan. 27 its board had approved the purchase of four more Boeing 777-200LRF freighters, adding… Read More »
SKY express adopts Omnevo’s digital ancillary revenue platform
Greece-based carrier SKY express has partnered up with digital ancillary revenue model provider Omnevo to establish a core digital ancillary… Read More »
Asiana announces content partnership with Anuvu
Asiana Airlines has selected high-speed connectivity and entertainment solutions company Anuvu as its content service provider. Through the partnership, which… Read More »
Southwest Airlines says omicron will drive a first-quarter loss but expects 2022 profits
Southwest Airlines expects to lose money in the first quarter after the omicron variant of Covid-19 hurt staffing and bookings,… Read More »
Southwest weighs bringing onboard booze back this spring
Booze could be coming back to Southwest Airlines planes this spring. The carrier, which suspended alcohol service in March 2020,… Read More »
Amadeus to Bypass Emirates GDS Fee, Access NDC Content
Amadeus has reached a new distribution agreement with Emirates that enables it to bypass the carrier’s global distribution system surcharge… Read More »
Coupa Pay Integrates AirPlus Virtual Card Product
Business spend management platform Coupa has reached an agreement to add AirPlus virtual cards as a payment option within the… Read More »
EU wants to set new standard for pandemic travel
The European Union is asking member nations to make a traveler’s situation the key determinant on whether they can travel…. Read More »
Resort fees face federal consumer watchdog scrutiny
Add-on charges by resort hotels are on a list of so-called “junk fees” that the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau… Read More »
Historic Westin San Jose, Calif., sells at loss
The seller of the Westin San Jose says it sold the California landmark in a deal worth $62.3 million, though… Read More »
Dream job: Hotels rise to sleep’s role as guest draw
Sleep enhancement for guests is wide awake as a wellness offering for hotels, with amenities ranging from sleep coaches to… Read More »
Koi Nation, Chickasaw Nation join forces on Calif. Casino
Koi Nation has partnered with the Chickasaw Nation on the development of the Shiloh Casino & Resort, a facility that… Read More »
Luxury travel rebounding quickly
The luxury travel sector is recovering faster than the budget sector, GlobalData.com reports. Vita Brillanti President Emily Brillanti said she… Read More »
Perks pumped up for Marriott Bonvoy members
Marriott International is sweetening its Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program, offering members 1,000 bonus points and an additional Elite Night Credit… Read More »
Obstacles stand between converting hotels to housing
Many details stand between Mayor Eric Adams’ pledge to convert abandoned hotels into affordable housing and actual accomplishments, observers say…. Read More »