Freighter operator Cargologic Germany declared insolvent
Freighter operator Cargologic Germany (CLG) has been declared insolvent after it was banned from European airspace in March, reports Oliver… Read More »
OneWeb makes new senior leadership appointments
Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications company OneWeb has strengthened its mobility team in the UK and USA with three new… Read More »
Southwest is upgrading its jets with faster Wi-Fi and improved passenger amenities
Southwest Airlines said it will spend more than $2 billion on improved passenger amenities like bigger overhead bins, faster internet… Read More »
New survey finds traveler satisfaction is down as planes fill up and airfare rises
Packed planes and more expensive tickets drove down customer satisfaction with airlines for the first time in a decade over… Read More »
Europe’s EASA and ECDC say face masks no longer needed on flights and in airports
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) have issued an update… Read More »
Rydoo Sells Travel Tool to CDS Groupe
French hotel booking platform CDS Groupe has acquired expense management provider Rydoo’s travel platform, the companies announced. Financial terms of… Read More »
Atriis to Acquire Offer-Producing Technology reTravel.io
Travel booking platform Atriis has signed an agreement to acquire retention marketing technology reTravel.io, with plans to fully integrate the… Read More »
Emirates to receive first Airbus A350 and its Boeing 787-9s in second half of 2024
Emirates will take delivery of its first Airbus A350 in August 2024, the Dubai-based carrier’s chief operating officer was quoted… Read More »
Sun Country Airlines plans to stay independent
The head of Sun Country Airlines threw his backing behind a potential merger in the ultra-low-cost airline sector in the… Read More »
Maui hotel-to-housing plan draws divided response
A proposal to convert a proposed Maui hotel into an apartment building with below-market rents for 60% of its 125… Read More »
STR: London on upswing in occupancy, room rates
April lodging occupancy in London reached 72%, its highest level since February 2020, according to preliminary data from STR. The… Read More »
3-tower Miami project with hotel eyed by Hyatt, Gencom
Hyatt Hotels and local upscale developer Gencom propose to build a three-tower complex with a 615-room hotel and 1,500 residences… Read More »
Fast start fuels hotel plan for Ill. Hard Rock casino
Owners of the Hard Rock casino in Rockford, Ill., seek to build on the temporary attraction’s early success by adding… Read More »
$50M development plan moves forward in N.C. city
Separate developer proposals totaling $50 million that would see construction of an apartment complex and a boutique hotel in downtown… Read More »
Wynn posts winning Q1 numbers, defying Macao chill
First-quarter cash flow for Wynn Resorts reached $953.3 million, up 29.4% year over year, offsetting the visitation drought afflicting the… Read More »
Hyatt adds Inclusive Collection to stable of global brands
Hyatt Hotels has unveiled a worldwide portfolio of nine all-inclusive luxury brands called Inclusive Collection. Hyatt’s 26 global brands now… Read More »
Delta ground support staff to train at Ga. tech college
Delta Air Lines has selected West Georgia Technical College to provide assessments and training for its ground support employees. “We… Read More »
United launches Virgin Australia partnership
United Airlines will launch a new partnership with Virgin Australia May 23. With Australia reopening to tourism, passengers will be… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines to eliminate single-use plastics by 2029
Hawaiian Airlines is increasing its sustainability goals across its operations, which it outlined in its annual Corporate Kuleana Report. The… Read More »
Air Canada adds Disney themed kids’ room to Toronto lounge
As part of its partnership with Walt Disney World, Air Canada has added a Disney-themed kids’ room to its Maple… Read More »
United to buy sustainable fuel in Amsterdam
United Airlines has signed a deal to buy sustainable aviation fuel for its flights departing Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, making it… Read More »
Air travel recovery continues in March
Global airline traffic continues to recover with passenger air traffic up 76% in March compared with March 2021, according to… Read More »