What owners and financers need to know about insurance and Putin’s aircraft seizure law
On March 14, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law allowing the seizure of foreign-owned aircraft in Russia. Many… Read More »
Alaska Airlines will become an all-Boeing operator and retire Airbus A320 family aircraft early
Alaska Airlines said Thursday Mar. 24 that it was accelerating its plans to simplify its fleet, becoming an all-Boeing operator… Read More »
China Eastern 737’s black boxes recovered severely damaged
One of two black boxes belonging to the ill-fated China Eastern flight 5735, carrying 123 passengers and nine crew members,… Read More »
New Felipe Angeles International Airport in Mexico City starts operations
Built on a former military airbase, the new airport will operate in tandem with the city’s existing international airport. The… Read More »
Will the surge of passenger-to-freighter aircraft conversions create air cargo glut?
Will exuberance for air cargo conversions create freighter glut? Record capacity injection from used passenger aircraft to crest by 2026,… Read More »
Unum unveils Unum One business class seat
Unum Aircraft Seating has unveiled its first business class seat, Unum One. The company says the seat delivers exceptional comfort… Read More »
Singapore to ease most of its Covid restrictions and outdoor mask mandates
Singapore will ease most of its Covid restrictions including outdoor mask mandates starting March 29, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong… Read More »
Southwest Airlines launches a new cheap fare
Southwest Airlines on Thursday Mar. 24 unveiled its new fare class: a second-cheapest option it hopes will reel in… Read More »
Kyte to Provide NDC Content to App in the Air
Frequent traveler “personal travel assistant” App in the Air has partnered with airline distribution platform Kyte to access airline content… Read More »
Uber to List NYC Taxis on Its App
After vowing to “disrupt” the traditional taxi business, Uber soon will list New York City taxis on its app after… Read More »
Hyatt Plans Americas Hyatt Place, House Expansion
Hyatt Hotels Corp. plans to open 47 Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels across the Americas in 2022 and 2023,… Read More »
Hotel union known for NYC influence grows N.J. footprint
The Hotel and Gaming Trades Council, a major player in New York City politics, stamped the enlargement of its New… Read More »
Baltimore Kimpton sells for fraction of 2011 price
The Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore Inner Harbor has changed hands for $18.6 million after selling for $33 million in 2011…. Read More »
Study: Small hotel, travel businesses saw shutdowns rise
The pandemic accelerated the failure rate for small businesses in hospitality and travel, but not to the degree of other… Read More »
Plans filed for Kalahari Resort in Thornburg, Va.
A rezoning request was recently submitted by Kalahari Resort and Conventions for the conversion of an almost 135-acre plot of… Read More »
Crown troubles deepen, but Blackstone deal still afloat
A third government inquiry into money-handling by Australian casino operator Crown Resorts has ended in condemnation as the others did,… Read More »
City-orienting White Lodging drops 25 suburban pacts
Indiana-based White Lodging is continuing its shift into the high-end urban hotel market by selling off 25 management contracts for… Read More »
2022 will outdo 288-property growth of 2021, Accor says
Global hospitality powerhouse Accor is picking up the pace that produced 288 new hotels and resorts in 2021. More than… Read More »
Women’s suite debuts at historic Hotel Figueroa in L.A.
Los Angeles’ Hotel Figueroa, opened in 1926 as a sanctuary for female travelers, is observing Women’s History Month with a… Read More »
Alaska Airlines, Bank of America extend card partnership
Alaska Airlines has extended its credit-card partnership with Bank of America through 2030. “Over time, we will continue to invest… Read More »
US airlines urge White House to lift predeparture testing, mask mandate
Airlines for America has urged the Biden administration “to sunset federal transportation travel restrictions,” including the mask mandate and predeparture… Read More »
Alaska Airlines CEO reports uptick in business travel bookings
In an interview with CNBC, Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci said the carrier continues to see strong travel demand across… Read More »