Moscow bans air space in response to Western sanctions, forcing airlines to reroute their flights
Airlines on Monday Feb. 28 braced for a potentially lengthy sanctions war after the EU banned Russian airlines and Moscow… Read More »
Contracts for 515 aircraft leased to Russian airlines will be terminated
Lessors are set to terminate hundreds of aircraft leases with Russian airlines following Western sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine… Read More »
More European countries ban Russian flights from their airspace
A growing number of countries in Europe announced Sunday Feb. 27 that they were closing their airspace to Russian planes… Read More »
Airbus counters back at Qatar with $220 million A350 damages claim
Airbus hit back in an escalating dispute with Qatar Airways over A350 jets on Monday Feb. 28, asking a British… Read More »
Anuvu secures exclusive in-flight distribution rights for Zero to Hero
High-speed connectivity and entertainment solutions provider Anuvu has obtained exclusive worldwide in-flight distribution rights for the award-winning Hong Kong film… Read More »
SWISS unveils first aircraft to be equipped with Premium Economy Class
SWISS presented its first aircraft to be equipped with the carrier’s new Premium Economy Class at Zurich Airport last week…. Read More »
Lockheed Martin and other defense stocks jumped as Germany increases military spending
Lockheed Martin and other defense stocks jumped Monday Feb. 28 after Germany announced plans to bolster its military strength, sinking… Read More »
Travel restrictions are quickly disappearing in Europe with Covid cases dropping
Travel restrictions are quickly disappearing in Europe, with new announcements coming by the week and, more recently, by the day…. Read More »
Highland Group: Smaller Markets Leading Extended-Stay Recovery
U.S. extended-stay lodging continued its strong performance in 2021, according to a report released Thursday by The Highland Group. Compiled… Read More »
D.C.’s Hotel Zena celebrates Black creativity, unity
The work of local artists, artisans and entrepreneurs was showcased last weekend under the heading Black Her-Story Makers Market at… Read More »
Las Vegas hotel-arena project lands $4.7B stake
A funding package described as $4.7 billion-plus was unveiled for former pro basketball player Jackie Robinson’s planned hotel and arena… Read More »
Expansion of Wash. casino-resort underway
Northern Quest Resort & Casino in Airway Heights, Wash., is in the process of building 192 hotel rooms and three… Read More »
2022 outlook for hotels, travel: Both kinds of green
Major hotel and travel companies are touting 2022 as a banner year for expanded consumer spending, resurgent business travel and… Read More »
Chicagoans may have to make up $29M hotel tax deficit
The pandemic’s lingering chill on occupancy has left a $29 million gap in hotel tax revenues needed to pay bond… Read More »
Steep evening out: Shanghai restaurant takes peak honor
The Heavenly Jin restaurant’s location on the 120th floor of the J Hotel Shanghai Tower in China has secured its… Read More »
Alaska Airlines flyer documents trip commemorating Black history
Tash Haynes chronicled her family’s trip across the southern US with the purpose of strengthening her family’s connection to Black… Read More »
Hotel group adds voice to chorus for COVID curbs end
The American Hotel & Lodging Association is joining other travel-related organizations along with the US Chamber of Commerce in urging… Read More »
TSA PreCheck program now open for travel to Nassau
The Transportation Security Administration PreCheck program, currently available in more than 200 airports in the US, has expanded to include… Read More »
US airlines look to rebuild workforce
US airlines including United, Southwest and American are looking to attract new employees in an effort to rebuild their workforce… Read More »
United modifies catering menus beginning in March
United passengers will have two new sandwich options starting in March as the airline makes modifications to both domestic and… Read More »
A4A CEO reflects on 5G rollout
Airlines for America President and CEO Nick Calio joined Scott Thuman on Full Measure to discuss the severity of the… Read More »
Business travel will rebound, predicts Southwest exec
While business travel has been slow to recover behind leisure travel demand, Dave Harvey, Southwest Airlines vice president for its… Read More »