London Luton Airport faces capacity crunch as UK’s government dithers (again)
Over the past few months CAPA has reported numerous instances of UK government intervention at local, regional, and central levels,… Read More »
Singapore reopening has Singapore Airlines network recovery
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has accelerated its network recovery after the Singapore government opened the country’s borders to international travel. This… Read More »
New Siem Reap airport ‘to increase Cambodia’s economy and tourism
Cambodia was building its tourist industry before the coronavirus pandemic while never seriously challenging neighbouring Thailand. More than five years… Read More »
Los Cabo Reports Stellar First Quarter Visitor Numbers
Los Cabos is reporting unprecedented visitor numbers for the first quarter of 2022 – numbers that exceed those from the… Read More »
The best and worst US airlines for 2022
Air travel has rebounded more than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic and is nearing a full return to normal… Read More »
Will the End of the Mask Mandate Curb Air Passenger Violence?
When a federal judge in Tampa, Fla. on Monday voided the federal transportation mask mandate, it was met mostly with… Read More »
Sixt Expands With New Branches in Baltimore and Charlotte
Sixt is continuing its expansion across the U.S. with the opening of new branches at airports in Baltimore and Charlotte… Read More »
Enjoy an Exclusive Wine Experience at UNICO 2087
Adults-only luxury awaits visitors to UNICO 2087, where they can immerse themselves in lavishly appointed guestrooms, expansive pools, gourmet dining… Read More »
CDC revamps travel advisory rankings
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has altered its system for evaluating and communicating risks associated with COVID-19, and… Read More »
AviaAM adds another 737-800 for conversion
AviaAM Leasing has acquired another aircraft that it plans to convert into a freighter as part of a wider project… Read More »
IATA World Cargo Symposium moves to London
IATA has taken the decision to move its annual World Cargo Symposium (WCS) event from Hong Kong to London. The… Read More »
US regional carrier Alpine swoops on Suburban Air Freight
US regional air cargo carrier Alpine Air Express has acquired Suburban Air Freight as it looks to continue its recent… Read More »
Virgin Atlantic Cargo revenues soar in 2021
Virgin Atlantic Cargo saw its revenues more than double to record levels in 2021 as it ramped up cargo flying… Read More »
Baku’s Silk Way West continues expansion with new US routes
Silk Way West Airlines has continued to expand its scheduled network with the addition of two new North American routes…. Read More »
How software saved a stealth fighter jet—and its pilot—from crashing in Alaska
The 2020 incident occurred in an F-22 and involved software called Auto GCAS. Plus, what to know about two additional… Read More »
American Airlines Resumes Alcohol Service on Flights Over 250 Miles
For the first time in two years, passengers flying on an American Airlines flight traveling more than 250 miles are… Read More »
American restarts inflight alcohol service
American Airlines is resuming alcohol sales onboard today after pausing for more than two years. The airline will “slowly reintroduce… Read More »
New Low-Cost European Airline Offering 25 Percent Off Fares From the US
A new, low-cost European airline, Play, is making its way over to the U.S. this month and celebrating with a… Read More »
Hotel asset managers looking up, with staffing as caveat
A survey of 84 members of the Hospitality Asset Managers Association indicates qualified optimism for industry recovery, along with serious… Read More »
Waterborne guestrooms take space needs to outer space
Guests with plenty of bucks to float can spend nights plying the ocean in flying saucer-shaped hotel rooms created by… Read More »
State-funded L.A. County lodging buys will aid homeless
Los Angeles County plans to purchase a hotel and two motels into temporary housing for homeless people using a state… Read More »
Hotel Pegasus sign fix will cost Dallas taxpayers $358K
The Dallas City Council has approved using $358,000 in tax dollars to repair a damaged 30-ton Pegasus sign atop the… Read More »
“Field of Dreams” project with hotel said to be near reality
A hotel, dormitories and an array of baseball diamonds may open for business next year at the Iowa site near… Read More »
Asia-Pacific rush highlighted by Hyatt’s plans for 760 hotels
Hilton Hotels is leading a resurgence in Asia-Pacific expansion by lodging firms betting on a post-pandemic explosion in travel, especially… Read More »
Hyatt cuts off dealings with 2nd hotel in Russia
Hyatt Hotels has responded to the invasion of Ukraine by suspending services provided under a management agreement with the Hyatt… Read More »
United resumes flights between Los Angeles, London
United Airlines resumed service between Los Angeles and London for the first time in two years on April 16.