IATA reports Air Cargo growth continues in January but at a slower pace
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), based in Geneva, released data for global air cargo markets showing slower growth in… Read More »
Turkish Airlines saw its cargo 2021 revenues increase by 48% year on year
Turkish Airlines saw its cargo revenues rapidly increase last year on the back of volume improvements and higher prices. The… Read More »
SmartLynx leases six converted Airbus A330-300P2Fs
SmartLynx Airlines has signed an agreement with Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) to be one of the first customers to… Read More »
Gulfstream adds new features to its G280
Gulfstream Aerospace is continuing to invest in its super-midsize Gulfstream G280, with the company announcing that the aircraft now has… Read More »
Britain impounds private jet suspected of being linked to Russian oligarch
Britain has impounded a private jet it suspects of being linked to a Russian oligarch, and tightened aviation sanctions against… Read More »
U.S. extends airplane mask mandate through April 18
The Transportation Security Administration is extending a federal requirement that travelers wear masks on airplanes, at airports, on trains and… Read More »
Singapore will eventually allow vaccinated travelers to visit without quarantine
Singapore wants to eventually allow all travelers to skip quarantine in the country as long as they are vaccinated, Transport… Read More »
Sonder Outlines Corp. Travel Commitment in First Earnings Call
In its first earnings call since going public in January, short-term rental provider Sonder reported a 28 percent year-over-year increase… Read More »
Construction begins on $750M Las Vegas hotel-casino
Station Casinos has commenced construction of its long-expected Durango hotel and casino in Las Vegas as it works on others… Read More »
Host takes massive loss with Sheraton Times Square sale
Host Hotels & Resorts is reportedly selling the Sheraton New York Times Square to New York-based MCR for $356 million,… Read More »
Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt send Russia to sidelines
Marriott International said Thursday it would place a hold on hotel openings and all future hotel development and investment in… Read More »
Technology tools are changing travel in 2022
Apps for hotel reservations, room service and car rentals are some of the top travel technology tools stemming from COVID-19… Read More »
JetBlue founder’s new airline takes off with new routes
Breeze Airways, a startup airline launched by JetBlue Airways’ founder David Neeleman, is expanding to add as many as 77… Read More »
Loews shares earnings to ease teachers’ hardship
Loews Hotels & Resorts is recognizing the pandemic’s toll on the teaching profession by donating 2% of revenues from business… Read More »
Robots deliver food at 2 Fla. Hotels
Robots are helping feed guests at two Florida hotels. Betty-bot brings orders to restaurant tables at the Marriott Fort Lauderdale… Read More »
High-tech airport terminal expansion in Orlando nears completion
The approximately $3 billion expansion of Orlando International Airport in Florida is about 90% complete, according to the Greater Orlando… Read More »
The Palm in Dubai, UAE, gets new Taj Exotica Resort & Spa
The new Taj Exotica Resort & Spa has opened at The Palm in Dubai, UAE. The five-star resort offers 325… Read More »
American Express to open Atlanta airport lounge
American Express plans to open a new Centurion Lounge in 2023 at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport which will be the… Read More »
Delta invests in sustainability fund
Delta Air Lines is investing in TPG Rise Climate, a fund that focuses on sustainable solutions in clean energy and… Read More »
American adds 600 Miami-based customer agents
American Airlines plans to hire more than 400 customer service employees, in addition to 200 now in training. “As the… Read More »
Alaska Airlines launches pilot training school
In partnership with Oregon’s Hillsboro Aero Academy, Alaska Airlines is launching a pilot training program, offering low-interest school loans and… Read More »
Biden administration extends mask mandate for transportation
The Biden administration announced that the federal transportation mask mandate, which was set to expire on March 18, will be… Read More »