Canada’s Air Transat announces C$43.3mn in Covid state aid
Air Transat (TS, Montréal Trudeau) parent Transat A.T. Inc. has announced additional financial support of CAD43.3 million Canadian dollars (USD33.7… Read More »
Malaysia’s Raya Airways gets first A321-200PCF converted freighters
Raya Airways (TH, Kuala Lumpur Subang) is planning to add at least three A321-200(PCF) converted freighters, with the first two… Read More »
Malaysia’s Capital A rejects $119mn loan due to terms
Capital A, formerly AirAsia Group, has opted not to go ahead with a syndicated loan of up to MYR500 million… Read More »
Germany will purchase 35 Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth jets
Germany will purchase F-35 fighter jets built by U.S. firm Lockheed Martin to replace its ageing Tornado aircraft, according to… Read More »
Travel poll indicates rebound for leisure, not business
A survey of 11,000 travelers by Morning Consult points to a strong comeback in the leisure category along with a… Read More »
COVID-19 outbreak prompts Shanghai Disney caution
Shanghai Disney Resort has reduced operations and tightened testing protocols in light of a surge in COVID-19 cases in China…. Read More »
Upcoming hotel-residence tower touted as Austin topper
Developers declare that the planned Conrad Austin and Conrad Residences Austin will be the tallest hotel-residential tower in the Texas… Read More »
Omni Junior Chefs aims for early hunger awareness
Young guests at Omni Hotels & Resorts will receive education and incentives to combat hunger along with special menus and… Read More »
Costner and other travel startup founders seek funding
HearHere, a road-travel audio app created by actor Kevin Costner, has raised $3.2 million in a round led by Camping… Read More »
No shutdown for upscale hotels in Russia despite crisis
While major hotel chains have suspended investment in Russia, five-star hotels are among those they continue to operate, albeit without… Read More »
American revamps frequent flyer program leadership
In the role of Vice President of Customer Experience, Loyalty and Marketing, American Airlines executive Julie Rath will add oversight… Read More »
Infrastructure plan will support airport improvements
On CBS’ 60 Minutes, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg outlined how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will support investments across America’s infrastructure,… Read More »
Southwest exec: Mo. Airport improvements a “big win”
Renovations at the Kansas City airport in Missouri will offer a “better environment for travel” and make Southwest’s operations more… Read More »
Delta employee records Minn. airport announcements
Lykoung Wong, an employee service staffer for Delta Air Lines is one of 10 airport employees chosen by Minneapolis-St. Paul… Read More »
Air travel demand continues to recover
Air travel demand for leisure domestic and international destinations continues to rise due to declining coronavirus cases and the loosening… Read More »
American to fly between Texas Capital and Jamaica
American Airlines will launch a new route in June between Austin, Texas, and Montego Bay, Jamaica. The weekly flights will… Read More »
Alaska Airlines adopts new cargo management program
Alaska Airlines is partnering with Indian company IBS Software for a new air cargo management system. The move is “part… Read More »
Behind the scenes at UPS Worldport
At UPS Worldport in Louisville, Kentucky, nearly 400 flights arrive and depart the facility daily, and more than two million… Read More »
Delta A321 aircraft include new first-class seat design
The Airbus A321neos soon to be delivered to Delta Air Lines include a new seat design in the first-class cabin,… Read More »
United partnership creates African heritage packages
United Airlines is partnering with the travel company Certified Africa to create package options for African heritage experiences. “This partnership… Read More »
FAA to undergo audit of Air Taxi eVTOLs certification process
The Office of Inspector General for USDOT will examine how the FAA is progressing in establishing certification rules for eVTOLs…. Read More »
Popular Mexican State to Lift Mask Mandate
The popular tourism state of Quintana Roo in Mexico announced plans to lift mask mandates in April as coronavirus-related restrictions… Read More »