Delta Orders 12 Additional Airbus A220 Aircraft
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In service with Delta, the A220 has proven to be a game changer in its size category in highly competitive North America markets.
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Delta appoints Matteo Curcio as senior vice president for Europe, Middle East, Africa and India
Delta Air Lines has appointed Matteo Curcio as its new Senior Vice President for Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India (EMEAI). Based in Paris, Curcio will be responsible for overseeing…
Delta Rolls Out Its Largest Trans-Atlantic Schedule Ever
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More than 650 weekly flights across the pond in peak summer, a remarkable 30% increase in the airline's seat capacity compared to 2022.
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Desert & Delta Safaris announces the renovation of Leroo La Tau
Gazing across at the western bank of the Boteti River, Leroo La Tau has always been the prime spot to witness the miracle of Botswana’s annual animal migration.
Delta announces new Los Angeles-Auckland service
Delta has announced that on 28 October 2023, they will start operating a brand-new nonstop service between Los Angeles and Auckland. Delta will operate its Airbus A350-900, which has 32…
Delta Ups Sydney Los Angeles Flights
Delta Air Lines has upped the stake on the Sydney-Los Angeles route by increasing its nonstop schedule to 10 flights per week starting 16 December 2022.
The flights will be operated…
Rex and Delta Begin Interline Partnership
Thanks to a new interline arrangement between Rex and Delta Air Lines, travellers from Armidale and Wagga Wagga may book a single ticket for round-trip travel to the United States. All…
Delta brings Air+Rail to the UK
US carrier Delta is bringing its Air+Rail programme to the UK through a partnership with rail operator TransPennine Express.
Delta and LATAM cleared for network connecting Americas
Delta Air Lines and the LATAM Group will work closely to create an airline partnership between the United States/Canada and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru and…
Fly Delta daily direct Cape Town to Atlanta
Its new triangle route offers more flights from the Western Cape and Johannesburg to the U.S.
Delta goes daily from Cape Town to Atlanta
Delta Air Lines is expanding its South Africa network, introducing a new, seasonal “triangular” route from Atlanta-Johannesburg-Cape Town-Atlanta starting December 2, 2022.
The…
Delta Air Lines ups Airbus A220 order to 107 aircraft
Delta Air Lines' total firm order for Airbus A220 jets is now 107 aircraft - 45 A220-100s and 62 A220-300s
Delta Air Lines ups Airbus A220 order to 107 aircraft
Delta To Increases Frequency From Sydney
Delta Air Lines will increase frequencies on its nonstop transpacific service from Sydney to Los Angeles beginning 16 December 2022, just before Christmas.
Delta Cuts Ties With Russian Airline Aeroflot
Delta Airlines will no longer partner with Russian Aeroflot and has discontinued all codeshare and frequent flyer relationships due to the United States’ economic sanctions against the…
US health officials say that omicron may be less dangerous than delta
We need to be cautious before saying that it is less severe or does not produce a more severe disease than the delta variant.
The Delta variant may ruin the travel industry, US airlines warn
Airlines including United, Southwest, and American believe the delta variation is reducing demand.
Delta Air Lines to charge unvaccinated employees $200 per month
Delta Air Lines will charge employees on the company health plan $200 per month if they do not get COVID-19 vaccinated, a policy the airline's top executive says is necessary because the…
US airlines feel Delta variant impact
Only a few weeks ago, several US airline executives suggested that the Delta variant of the Covid-19 would have little impact on domestic air travel demand.
US won’t lift travel restrictions due to spread of Delta variant
Restrictions that have barred much of the world's population from visiting the United States since 2020 will not be lifted in the short term, according to the White House.
The delta variant in countries with zero or “almost zero” cases
The spread of the Delta variant is putting a strain on the contagion containment strategies of some of the countries that had managed to minimize the circulation of the SARS-CoV-2…
Delta Air Lines returns to profit in second quarter
Delta Air Lines has reported a $652 million profit for the three months to June.
Delta CEO expects corporate travel back to pre-pandemic by July
The CEO of Delta Airlines Ed Bastian revealed that domestic travel could see a full recovery by end of the northern summer.
Delta CEO Shows Employees Why 2021 Will Be Another Difficult Year
CEO Ed Bastian shows the airline expects a rocky road ahead.
Amazon buys 11 jets from Delta and WestJet to boost delivery network
Amazon has announced that it bought 11 jets from Delta and WestJet airlines to boost its growing delivery network and get orders to shoppers faster
Delta’s first COVID-tested flight departs Atlanta
Delta Air Lines‘ customers with essential travel needs can now fly from Atlanta to Amsterdam without having to quarantine after arrival
Delta Air Lines eliminates international change fees
Delta is extending among the most flexible waivers of any airline. We are waiving change fees for all U.S. domestic and international tickets purchased through March 30, 2021
Delta Air Lines launches contact tracing for travelers returning to US
Delta Air Lines is partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to keep international customers informed of potential COVID-19 exposure through contact tracing.
After United, Delta and American also axe change fees
American and Delta airlines have followed United in taking out change fees on domestic routes, with the exception of economy fares.
Delta Air Lines brings back more trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific flights
While the airline expects pre-COVID-19 level recovery for international flying to continue to lag U.S. domestic, Delta plans to add over 50 transoceanic flights next summer, compared to the…
Delta Air Lines sees spike in losses for first quarter
Delta Air Lines has reported a pre-tax loss of USD 607 million for the first quarter of 2020. The figure compares to a profit of USD 946 million for the same period last year. However,…
Delta donates 200,000 pounds of food to people in need
Delta Air Lines is providing more than 200,000 pounds of food to hospitals, community food banks and other organizations around the world to support people in need as well as those…
Ed Bastian memo: Securing Delta’s position during coronavirus crisis
Delta Air Lines expects its second-quarter revenue to fall by USD 10 billion, representing an 80% reduction compared with a year earlier, the company said, as the coronavirus hurts…
Delta unveils innovative solution for pet travel
Delta is ushering in a new best-in-class travel experience for pets and their owners with the exclusive launch of CarePod. The introduction of this state-of-the-art pet travel carrier,…
Delta Air Lines Q4 profits exceed expectations
Delta Air Lines’ fourth-quarter profits exceeded the expectations of analysts that boosted the carrier’s result and shares’ price. The increase in profits is due to lower fuel prices and…
Delta completes 20% purchase of LATAM
Delta has completed its purchase of a 20% equity stake in LATAM Airlines Group. The USD 1.9 billion acquisition comes pursuant to the partnership the carriers announced in September.…
Delta resumes Mumbai-New York flight after a decade
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has resumed its non-stop flight services from Mumbai to New York, starting 24 December, almost a decade after it discontinued the route due to the stiff…
Delta’s new Terminal C opening at NY LaGuardia Airport
Delta will open the first seven gates of New York LaGuardia’s Terminal C on 4 November. The gates will open as part of a 105,000-square-foot concourse.
The planned opening, announced…
Delta to open first new concourse at LaGuardia soon
Delta Airlines is set to open the first of four new concourses at New York’s LaGuardia this autumn as it gradually replaces Terminal C and D at the airport with a new facility. The new…
Korean Air’s USD 100m collaboration with Delta
Korean Air has announced a brand new connection to the United States, a development the carrier believes is going to generate up to USD100 million.
Kenya Airways and Delta deal “elevates the travel experience”
American aviation giant Delta Air Lines has announced a new partnership with Kenya Airways. The codeshare agreement, on Kenyan airline flights from Amsterdam, Paris, London, and Accra to…
Delta Airlines makes a comeback in India
Delta Airlines will fly the Indian skies again after its four-year hiatus. Delta announced on Thursday that it will start flying nonstop from the US to Mumbai in 2019.
Delta brings its A game in luxury flying and reaps the rewards
As flying gets cheaper in the recent years, Delta is beating other U.S. airlines by coming after business travellers who are not shy to spend more for quality and comfortability.
Marriott International debuts Delta Hotels in APAC region
Shanghai, China – Delta Hotels, a brand under Marriott International officially enters the Asia-Pacific region by introducing its first hotel in China.
Delta Air Lines to introduce free in-flight WhatsApp, iMessage and Facebook
Delta Air Lines will become the first airline to offer free WhatsApp messaging, enabling its customers to stay fully connected with friends whether on the ground or in the air. Access to…
Delta flight flies where other fear to tread: the ‘outer band’ of Irma
A Delta Airlines flight — with 173 passengers on board each time — took off from New York’s John F. Kennedy airport Wednesday and safely traveled to and from San Juan, Puerto Rico -- all…
Delta is first U.S. airline to offer video chat with Reservations team
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DCA pilot project gives customers another channel of choice to connect with Delta for assistance
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Formerly Delta exec becomes Jet’s new CEO
Vinay Dube has been announced as the new chief executive officer of Jet Airways.
An experienced aviation professional with almost three decades of experience, Dube has held roles with…
Brain Waves: the latest bright ideas from Hertz, Delta Air Lines and more
Delta introduces biometric boarding pass
Delta Air Lines passengers can now simply scan their fingerprints to board an aircraft at Washington DC's Reagan National Airport. The new…
Delta launches biometrics to board aircraft at Reagan Washington National Airport
WASHINGTON, July 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta (NYSE: DAL) customers now can use fingerprints instead of their boarding pass to board any Delta aircraft at Reagan Washington National…
Delta adds new US connection to Shanghai
Delta Air Lines will continue to expand its operations in China next summer with the launch of another trans-Pacific service to Shanghai.
The carrier currently operates three direct…
Delta introduces new long-haul aircraft for Asia
Delta Air Lines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350 aircraft, which will be mainly deployed on trans-Pacific routes to Asia.
The new long-haul aircraft will be able to seat 306…
Korean Air creates trans-Pacific JV with Delta
Korean Air has reached an agreement with Delta Air Lines to create a trans-Pacific joint venture between the US and Asia.
The new arrangement between the two SkyTeam alliance partners…
Delta starts selling A350 premium products on Asian routes
Delta Air Lines has started selling its new Delta One and Delta Premium Select products, which are due to debut on the airline's Airbus A350 aircraft.
Entering service in the fourth…
Canada’s Delta Hotels set for global growth
Delta Hotels & Resorts, the Canadian chain acquired by Marriott International in 2015, is planning to expand its portfolio across the world.
Marriott has announced plans for what…
Delta links Seoul with world’s busiest airport
Delta Air Lines has launched a new direct flight connecting Seoul with Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
The new service commenced on Saturday (3 June 2017) and will now…
Dominican Republic Announced as Top Caribbean Destination for Delta Vacations
Delta Vacations, one of the biggest tour operators for United States and Canada, announced that 2016 was the best year on record for traffic to Punta Cana, with preliminary 2017 numbers…
Pandaw sets sail in unexplored Irrawaddy Delta
Pandaw, the river cruise operator, has unveiled plans for a new voyage around Myanmar's Irrawaddy Delta.
Scheduled to launch in May 2018, the new cruise is designed to explore the…
Korean Air to align US routes with Delta
Korean Air has formed a major new partnership with Delta Air Lines, creating a joint venture to align and expand the two carriers’ trans-Pacific networks.
The memorandum of…
Jet Airways forms FFP partnership with Delta
India's Jet Airways has formed a new frequent flyer partnership with Delta Air Lines.
Under the terms of the agreement, which comes into immediate effect, members of JetPrivilege are…
Delta premium economy to go international in 2017
Delta Air Lines has revealed that its new premium economy seats will be rolled out on international routes from next year.
Due to be launched in autumn 2017, the Delta Premium cabin will…
Face to face: Nadia Clinton, Delta Air Lines’ country manager UK and Ireland
How is Delta performing in the UK market?
We’re very happy with our results. We have grown our business here over the past three years, adding new routes each year from Heathrow, as…
Delta, Virgin Atlantic move in together at Heathrow
Delta Air Lines will shift all of its Heathrow operations to Terminal 3 next month.
The move, which will take place on 14 September 2016, will mean that all of Delta's flights operate…
Delta enhances privacy with new business class “suite”
Delta Air Lines has revealed details of its new business class product, which will enhance the privacy offered to premium passengers on its long-haul flights.
Set to debut in 2017 on…
Delta Air Lines to double Scottish flights in summer 2017
Two weeks after Delta Air Lines launched services between New York-JFK and Edinburgh, it has announced it will double its Scottish network in summer 2017 when flights begin between the Big…
Delta and Virgin hone 2017 summer schedules
Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic have announced changes to their respective summer 2017 schedules to optimise their joint network between the USA and the UK.
The changes are as…
Delta rolls out fast Wi-Fi to 600 aircraft
Delta Air Lines has announced plans for a major expansion of Gogo's new fast in-flight Wi-Fi system across its fleet.
The new 2Ku connectivity system will be rolled out to more than…
Delta confirms Brussels fatalities
Delta Air Lines has confirmed that its passengers were among those killed in the terrorist attack on Brussels Airport last week.
The airline released a statement on Friday saying that…
Delta to fly daily from LA to Beijing
Delta Air Lines will expand its Chinese operations later this year with the launch of a new direct daily flight between Los Angeles and Beijing.
Commencing on 16 December 2016, the…
Tigerair to link Singapore with Yangtze Delta
Singapore's Tigerair is planning to expand its network in China next month with the launch of direct flights to Sunan Shuofang International Airport - the hub that serves the Yangtze River…
Jet expands global network with Delta and KLM
Jet Airways will significantly expand its international network next year, following the signing of a new codeshare agreement with Delta Air Lines and KLM.
The new arrangement will…
APT to upgrade Mekong Delta cruiser
River cruise and tour operator APT has announced that luxury Mekong river ship – the RV AmaLotus – will undergo a significant refurbishment ahead of its 2016 season starting in July 2016.…
Delta partners Expedia for ‘Upgrade Options’ tool
Expedia has launched its new 'Upgrade Options' flight booking tool in partnership with Delta Air Lines.
The solution is designed to improve how airlines’ products and services are…
Delta and Virgin to launch new trans-Atlantic routes
Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic Airways will offer customers two new routes between the UK and US with the introduction of Delta's non-stop service from Salt Lake City to London Heathrow…
Delta to acquire stake in China Eastern Airlines
Delta Air Lines has agreed to take a 3.55% stake in Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines.
The deal, which is worth US$450 million, forms part of a broader partnership between the two…
Delta orders pizza for delayed passengers
Delta Air Lines kept a plane full of frustrated passengers happy recently, by ordering pizzas for everyone.
The flight from Philadelphia to Atlanta was diverted to Knoxville due to…
Delta expands across China with SkyTeam partners
Delta Air Lines has significantly expanded its operations in China, as part of a new partnership with its SkyTeam alliance partners in Shanghai.
The US carrier is relocating its passenger…
Marriott expansion continues with Delta acquisition
Marriott International has completed the acquisition of Canada’s Delta Hotels & Resorts.
The deal will see Marriott take control of the Delta brand and its management and franchise…
New air routes: Delta and Virgin expand partnership; Emirates, Etihad and Qatar confirm new destinations
Garuda Indonesia has announced its summer schedule, extending its service from London Gatwick to Jakarta to six days a week from 23 July to 28 October.
The route, via Amsterdam, will…
Delta targets Chinese travellers with Alipay
Delta Air Lines is planning to increase its share of the Chinese market, with the launch of a new payment option for Chinese passengers.
The Atlanta-based airline has added the Alipay…
Delta retains Tokyo slots amid accusations of “bias”
Aviation authorities in the US have ruled that Delta Air Lines can keep both its slots at Tokyo Haneda Airport - for now.
According to the existing bilateral agreement between the US…
Delta upgrades in-flight Wi-Fi
Delta Air Lines has announced plans to upgrade its in-flight Wi-Fi service, with faster connection speeds and expanded coverage.
The upgrades will extend Wi-Fi access beyond North…
Marriott expands in Canada with Delta Hotels acquisition
Marriott International has added another 38 hotels to its portfolio after agreeing to buy Canadian group Delta Hotels & Resorts.
Marriott has paid C$168m (US$135m, £88.7m) to…
Delta to fly LA-Shanghai
Delta Air Lines will commence a new service between Los Angeles and Shanghai this summer.
Launching on 9 July 2015, the route will be operated daily using a 291-seat Boeing 777-200LR…
Delta open new arrival lounge at LHR Terminal 3
A new Delta Air Lines Arrivals Lounge has opened at London Heathrow Terminal 3. All Delta BusinessElite passengers and SkyMiles Diamond and Platinum Medallion members arriving from the…
Delta expands passenger options with new cabin classes
Delta Air Lines is realigning its cabin classes with a new selection of five products.
From 1 March 2015, Delta passengers will be able to book two types of economy classes, 'Basic…
Delta to add Heathrow-Philadelphia route
Delta Air Lines has announced new services from London Heathrow to Philadelphia will launch next year.
The carrier will start to operate the flights from 8 April on a daily basis and…
Delta confirms major Airbus deal
Delta Air Lines has confirmed a deal that will see it operate Airbus long-haul jets for the first time.
The US carrier has agreed to purchase 25 A350-900s and 25 new A330-900neo…
Delta, Virgin Atlantic align schedules
Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic has marked the launch of new services from Heathrow to Los Angeles and Atlanta under their joint venture.
Delta will fly non-stop from London to LA…
Delta unveils new IFE streaming service
Delta has teamed up with Gogo to launch a new in-flight entertainment (IFE) system that allows passengers to stream content to their personal electronic devices.
Developed by Gogo,…
Delta posts Q2 profit
Delta Air Lines posted a better-than-expected profit for the second quarter of the year in results announced today.
An increase in passengers and revenue in the US helped boost its…
Marriott brings Courtyard brand to Pearl River Delta
Marriott International has continued the expansion of its midscale Courtyard brand in China, with the launch of a new hotel in Huizhou, Guangdong province.
The Courtyard by Marriott…
Delta connects Seattle with Hong Kong
Delta Air Lines has launched a new service between Seattle and Hong Kong.
The new trans-Pacific route commenced on Monday 16 June 2014 and will now operate six days a week, every day…
Garuda codeshares to US with Delta
Garuda Indonesia has signed a new codeshare agreement with Delta Air Lines that will give it access to the US market.
Under the new arrangement, Garuda will place its 'GA' code on…
Delta connects Seoul with Seattle
Delta Air Lines has launched a new direct service connecting Seattle with Seoul.
Flights commenced on 2 June 2014 and will now operate daily, departing Seattle-Tacoma International…
Delta orders 15 Airbus jets
Delta Air Lines has placed an order with Airbus for 15 A321 single-aisle aircraft.
The new jets, which are scheduled to be delivered from 2018 onwards, will replace older aircraft…
Delta, Virgin Atlantic announce Atlanta, LA schedules
Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic have announced changes to their schedules between Heathrow to Atlanta and Los Angeles.
Delta will begin operating one of Virgin Atlantic’s twice…
Delta completes international flat-bed roll-out
Delta Air Lines has completed the installation of full flat-bed seats in the business class cabins of its entire fleet of international long-haul aircraft.
The roll-out has included…
Air France-KLM-Delta ups baggage allowance
Air France-KLM-Delta has announced an increase in baggage allowance for travel from India to North
America on Economy class.
For tickets issued effective 17 April 2014, passengers…
Delta launches flat beds on Mumbai-Atlanta route
Delta has introduced its new flat-bed for its BusinessElite seats on flights between Mumbai and Atlanta,
USA, via Amsterdam.
The new on-board product was rolled out from Mumbai on…
Delta rolls out Wi-Fi on Boeing 747s
Delta Air Lines is rolling out in-flight Wi-Fi services across its fleet of Boeing 747-400s.
Three of the airline's 16 B747s have so far been equipped with the service, allowing…
Delta soars with US$2.7bn profit
Delta Air Lines has posted an impressive net profit of US$2.7 billion for 2013.
The world's biggest airline, Delta managed to combined rising demand with tight cost controls and…
Delta remains world’s biggest airline
Delta Air Lines carried more than 164 million passengers last year, cementing its place as the world's biggest airline in terms of passenger traffic.
The Atlanta-based carrier’s total…
Delta to uphold mobile phone ban
Delta Air Lines has confirmed it will not allow passengers to make voice calls on their mobile phones during flight.
In a memo to the US carrier's 80,000 employees, Delta's CEO…
Delta and Virgin Atlantic unveil aligned summer schedule
Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic have revealed their first joint summer schedule since finalising their joint venture.
The new summer 2014 schedule includes improved connections…
Delta records “outstanding” billion-dollar profit
Delta Air Lines has registered a US$1.2 billion net profit for the third quarter of 2013.
The Atlanta-based airline improved its result from the same period last year by US$444…
Kempinski expands in Yangtze River Delta
Kempinski is expanding in the populous Yangtze River Delta region of China, with the launch of its first hotel the city of Yixing.
Located in eastern China's Jiangsu province, close…
US DOT approves Delta and Virgin Atlantic venture
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has given the green light to Delta Air Lines' commercial venture with Virgin Atlantic.
After today’s antitrust immunity was granted, the two…
Shangri-La expands in Yangtze Delta
Shangri-La has signed a management agreement to operate a new 336-room hotel in the Yangtze River Delta region of China.
Shangri-La Hotel Shaoxing will be located in the city of…
Delta orders 40 Airbus
Delta Air Lines has placed an order for 40 Airbus aircraft for deliveries starting in 2015.
The US-based carrier has purchased 10 A330-300s and 30 narrower A321 jets to update its…
Delta, Virgin tie-up gets tentative US approval
Plans for a joint transatlantic venture between Delta and Virgin Atlantic have been given tentative approval from the US Department for Transportation (DOT).
US authorities said the…
Delta to link Seattle with Seoul and HK
Delta Air Lines will continue to expand from its 'Asian Gateway', Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, with the launch of new services to two of the region's key cities - Seoul and Hong…
Delta surges back to profit in 2013
Delta Air Lines returned to the black in 2013 with a strong first half performance.
The US-based airline posted a net profit of US$692 million for the first six months of the year -…
Virgin and Delta reveal details of venture
Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines have released details of their planned joint venture at a conference hosted by Ed Bastian president of Delta Air Lines and Craig Kreeger chief…
Langham adds Yangtze Delta hotel
Langham Hospitality Group has signed a new hotel in eastern China's Zhejiang province.
Located in the city of Hainang, the new Langham Place property will form part of an integrated…
Delta launches Seattle-Shanghai
Delta Air Lines has continued its Asian expansion with the launch of a new service connecting the US city of Seattle with Shanghai.
The new trans-Pacific service took off for the…
Rumours circulate around Virgin Atlantic, Delta venture
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has approved a codeshare agreement between Virgin Atlantic and Delta as the airlines wait to hear about the future of their joint venture.…
Delta continues expansion from US ‘Asian Gateway’
Delta Air Lines has commenced a new service connecting the northwest US city of Seattle with Tokyo's Haneda airport.
The service, which took off for the first time on Saturday 1 June…
Shenzhen bucks Pearl River Delta hotel decline
Hotels in Shenzhen saw a strong rise in occupancy and average daily rates (ADR) in the first quarter of 2013, but this was not matched by other major cities in the Pearl River Delta.…
Delta begins A330 flat-bed seat installation
Delta Air Lines is upgrading its Airbus A330 fleet with the addition of new flat-bed seats in the BusinessElite cabin.
The upgrade of the first A330 has already been completed, and the…
Delta, Virgin Atlantic file for anti-trust immunity
Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic Airways have filed an application with the US Department of Transportation (DoT) seeking anti-trust immunity for their planned trans-Atlantic joint…
Delta matches passenger carbon offsets
Delta Air Lines will enhance its carbon offsetting programme this month, by matching the contributions made by its passengers.
The US carrier will match the US$25,000 of carbon offset…
Delta offers Westin bedding in business class
Delta Air Lines has teamed-up with Starwood's Westin Hotels & Resorts to launch the brand's 'Heavenly' bedding in its business class cabins.
The new 'Westin Heavenly In-Flight'…
Delta gets green light for Haneda launch
Delta Air Lines has received final approval from the US Department of Transportation (DoT) for the launch of a new direct service between Seattle and Tokyo Haneda airport.
The airline will…
Delta profits jump 18% in 2012
Delta Air Lines has posted a strong rise in full-year profits.
In 2012, the US-based airline generated net income of just over US$1 billion - 18% higher than the US$854 million profit it…
Hilton expands in Pearl River Delta
Hilton has launched a new property in China's Pearl River Delta city of Zhongshan.
The new Hilton Zhongshan Downtown is located in the city's central business district and features 459…
Delta buys 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic
Delta Air Lines has acquired Singapore Airlines’ 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic while rumours continue to circulate about the latter’s future.
In a joint statement released today Delta and…
Hotel performance dips in Pearl River Delta
Hotels in the Pearl River Delta region experienced declines in terms of revenue per available room (revPAR) in October.
According to the latest data from STR Global, provided exclusively to…
Garuda adds Pearl River Delta port check-in service
Garuda Indonesia has launched a new check-in service at five ports in the Pearl River Delta.
Passengers on Garuda flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) can now check-in at…
Delta installs flat-beds on B747s
Delta Air Lines has completed the installation of flat-bed seats in the business class cabins of all its Boeing 747-400 aircraft.
The last of 16 Boeing 747s, each with 48 business class…
Delta gets green light for Seattle-Haneda flights
Delta Air Lines has been granted permission to launch a new service connecting Seattle with Tokyo's Haneda airport.
Following the US Department of Transportation decision, Delta will launch…
Delta to offer in-flight streaming
Delta Air Lines will soon enable passengers to stream television shows and movies directly to their laptop or tablet while in flight.
Streamed content will be accessible for 24 hours after…
Amadeus to sell Delta’s extra legroom seats
Delta Air Lines and Amadeus have expanded their distribution agreement to include sale of the airline's new Economy Comfort seats.
The new product, which offers 3.4 inches (7.6-10.2cm) more…
Amadeus to sell Delta’s extra legroom seats
Delta Air Lines and Amadeus have expanded their distribution agreement to include sale of the airline's new Economy Comfort seats. The new product, which offers more legroom than standard…
Delta to close regional airline
Delta Airlines has announced plans to shut down its regional subsidiary, Comair.
In a letter to staff on Friday (27 July), Don Bornhorst, Senior Vice President of Comair, said the closure…
Delta to offer Wi-Fi on international flights
Delta Air Lines will start offering in-flight Wi-Fi on more than 150 of its long-haul international aircraft from early next year.
The roll-out, which includes Delta’s Airbus A330, Boeing…
Delta to sell premium economy seats via Travelport
Delta Air Lines and Travelport have reached agreement to sell the airline's premium economy seats, Economy Comfort, through Travelport’s global distribution system (GDS).
The agreement will…
Hotel rates in Pearl River Delta continue to rise
Hotel rates in four key cities in the Pearl River Delta region continued their upward trajectory in April 2012.
According to the latest data from STR Global, provided exclusively to Travel…
Delta returns to profit in Q1
Delta Air Lines posted a net profit of US$124 million for the first quarter of 2012.
The result marks a return to the black for the US carrier, which recorded a US$318 million loss in the…
Ascott expands in Pearl River Delta
The 186-unit Ascott M-City Foshan
Ascott has signed contracts to manage two more properties southern China's Pearl River Delta region. The 186-unit Ascott M-City Foshan will become Ascott's…
Green light for Pearl River Delta bridge
Construction of a bridge linking Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China has been given the green light following a legal challenge. China's state news agency, Xinhua reported that a court in…
Delta, Virgin to launch trans-Pacific codeshare
Delta Air Lines and Virgin Australia have announced plans to launch a codesharing agreement on flights between the US and Australia from November 2011. As part of the airlines' recently…
Delta, Virgin to launch trans-Pacific codeshare
Delta Air Lines and Virgin Australia have announced plans to launch a codesharing agreement on flights between the US and Australia from November 2011. As part of the airlines' recently…
Delta Airlines warns of east coast delays
Delta Airlines has warned that flights to airports across the east coast of the USA, including New York, Newark and Washington DC, could face delays as Hurricane Irene makes its way north.…
Delta to buy 100 new Boeing 737s
Delta Air Lines has announced plans to purchase 100 new Boeing 737-900ER aircraft. The new 180-seat narrow-body jets, which will be delivered between 2013 and 2018, will replace the…
Delta launches Detroit-Beijing flights
Delta Air Lines has launched a new direct service between Detroit and Beijing. The flights will operate five days each week (Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday) using a 269-seat…
Delta reaches milestone in long-haul cabin upgrade
Delta Air Lines has completed the installation of fully flat-bed seats in the BusinessElite cabin of its entire fleet of Boeing 777 and 767-400ER type aircraft. The remaining 18 Boeing 777…
Pearl River Delta hotels see surging revPAR
Hotels in the four major cities of the Pearl River Delta saw double-digit gains in terms of revenue per available room (revPAR), when measured in US dollars, in May 2011. According to data…
US gives green light to Delta-Virgin Australia deal
Delta Air Lines and Virgin Australia have received regulatory approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation for their trans-Pacific alliance, which will allow the carriers to implement…
Delta reports traffic increase for May
Delta Air Lines has reported a slight overall increase in traffic for May 2011. System traffic increased 2.2 percent compared to May 2010 on a 2.2 percent increase in capacity. Load factor…
Delta, China Eastern start codeshare flights
Delta Air Lines has commenced a codeshare deal with China Eastern Airlines which will see the US carrier connected to 20 cities in China. Atlanta-based Delta's 'DL' indicator has been…
Delta volunteers build homes in China
Delta Air Lines, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Habitat for Humanity will join forces from 23-25 May to help build five houses in Pinghu, near Shanghai, as part of…
Delta, Virgin Australia alliance gets US clearance
Delta Air Lines and Virgin Australia have been granted anti-trust immunity by the US Department of Transportation (DOT), enabling them to proceed with plans for a joint venture, on…
Delta, Virgin Blue to expand codeshare flights
Delta Air Lines has announced an expanded codesharing agreement with the Virgin Blue Airlines Group. The deal will add five new destinations in Australia and New Zealand to Delta's…
Delta delays Tokyo-Guangzhou flight launch
Delta Air Lines has delayed the launch of its new service between Tokyo's Narita airport and Guangzhou from 6 April to 5 July 2011, due to the current situation in Japan. The US carrier has…
Delta and Air France-KLM deal further connects Europe to Florida
Delta Air Lines and Air France-KLM have commenced their transatlantic deal, extending Europe's connection to Florida. Delta launched its daily Miami to Heathrow schedule yesterday, while KLM…
Pearl River Delta airports join forces
Senior management of the five major airports in the Greater Pearl River Delta (GPRD) region, including Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau, Shenzhen and Zhuhai, have agreed to strengthen…
Delta boosted by Pacific routes in February
Delta Air Lines has reported a 13.6% rise in demand for its trans-Pacific routes in February 2011. Demand for the routes didn't keep up with capacity however, which increased 19.0%, leading…
Delta serves up Starbucks coffee
Delta Air Lines and Starbucks Corporation have announced a new agreement that will offer Delta customers freshly brewed coffee onboard all domestic and international Delta flights from 1…
Delta embarks on major long-haul product upgrade
Delta Air Lines has announced a major investment in its international fleet with plans to introduce a premium economy section - Economy Comfort - on all long-haul international…
Delta adds new seats to long-haul flights
Delta Air Lines has introduced a premium economy section to all its long-haul international flights this summer. The new seats, called 'economy comfort', will provide four inches…
Delta Pacific traffic surges 20% in January
Delta Air Lines has reported that demand on its trans-Pacific routes surged 19.6% year-on-year in January 2011. The result marked the airline's strongest regional performance, and…
Delta returns to profit in 2010
Delta Air Lines returned to the black last year, posting full-year net profit of US$593 million, compared to a loss of US$1.24 billion in 2009. The airline was boosted by a 14%…
Pilot lands Delta aircraft after stuck landing gear
A pilot landed a Delta Airlines aircraft on one wheel after the right landing gear became stuck. All 60 passengers and four crew were unharmed on the flight, which landed at New York's…
US blocks Virgin Blue-Delta tie-up
The US Department of Transport (DOT) has blocked the proposed joint venture between Virgin Blue and Delta Air Lines. The carriers had applied for anti-trust immunity on trans-Pacific…
Delta offers triple bonus miles for HK-Detroit route
07 Jun 10 (TravMedia.com): Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today announced that SkyMiles members flying the airline's new nonstop flights between Hong Kong and Detroit can earn up to triple…
Delta expands Asian gateway at Seattle
SEATTLE, June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) today begins nonstop flights from Seattle to Beijing and beginning Monday from Seattle to Osaka, Japan. The new…
Mekong Delta seminar discusses sustainable tourism
A seminar was held on Phu Quoc Island, in the southern Vietnamese province of Kien Giang, on 28 May, to discuss the develop tourism in the Mekong Delta region. Representatives…
Delta builds Asian gateway in Detroit
DETROIT, June 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) this week begins nonstop flights from its Detroit Metropolitan Airport hub to Seoul-Incheon and Hong Kong. The new…
Delta opens Heathrow business facilities
Delta Air Lines has partnered with YOTEL at Heathrow's Terminal 4 to provide arrivals facilities for premium passengers. The lounge is available to Delta, Air France and KLM passengers…
Delta and Air France add third Heathrow-New York flight
Delta Air Lines and Air France KLM today announced they will add an extra daily flight between Heathrow and New York-JFK. From 20 September the airlines will have three daily flights on the…
Marriott Rewards members earn bonus Delta SkyMiles
BETHESDA, Md., May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott Rewards members, who choose to earn miles with the Delta SkyMiles program, can earn up to 60,000 Bonus Miles for stays…
Delta traffic increases in March
Delta Air Lines has reported traffic results for March 2010, with systemwide traffic increasing 3.0% year-on-year, on a 1.6% drop in capacity. Load factor increased 3.7 points to…
Delta takes delivery of 18th Boeing 777
SEATTLE, March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Honorees of Delta Air Lines' (NYSE:DAL) annual Chairman's Club employee recognition program today are accompanying the airline's 18th Boeing…
Erosion sweeps away Mekong Delta homes
Two people were killed in Can Tho, in Vietnam's Mekong Delta, on Saturday after erosion toppled three houses into a river. The incident occurred when soil and rock tumbled into the…
Delta passenger traffic declines in February
Delta Air Lines has reported its traffic results for February 2010, with systemwide traffic in falling 2.6% compared to February 2009. However the US carrier was able to reduce capacity…
Delta traffic declines 5% in January
Delta Air Lines has reported traffic results for January 2010, with system-wide traffic decreasing 5.0% compared to January 2009. Capacity was cut by 5.6%, leading to a 0.5 point…
Delta posts US$1.2 billion loss in 2009
Delta Air Lines has reported its financial results for full year 2009, with results showing a net loss of US$1.2 billion. However excluding special items and US$1.4 billion of fuel…
Delta to invest in product & service quality
ATLANTA, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) will invest $1 billion, or about $300 million per year, through mid-2013 to improve the customer…
Delta to invest in product & service quality
ATLANTA, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) will invest $1 billion, or about $300 million per year, through mid-2013 to improve the customer…
Delta Airlines set to invest
Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) will invest $1 billion, or about $300 million per year, through mid-2013 to improve the customer experience in the air and on the ground. The capital…
Delta expands mileage redemption options
ATLANTA, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) has launched an online marketplace to provide all SkyMiles members with a new way to redeem miles for hotel…
Delta Air Lines expands private jet business
CINCINNATI, Jan. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines(NYSE:DAL) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, DeltaAirElite, has acquired Kinston, N.C.-based…
American Airlines vows to fight JAL-Delta tie-up
American Airlines has vowed to resist any move by JAL carrier and Delta Air Lines to apply for anti-trust immunity, Bloomberg has reported. Delta and American."We would move…
Plan to integrate Pearl River Delta airspace
The plan has been formulated to resolve long-term regional airspace congestion in the Pearl River Delta area, Xinhua has reported. The Pearl River Delta Air Traffic Management Planning…
Delta Air Lines expands private jet business
CINCINNATI, Jan. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Delta AirElite, has acquired Kinston,…
No decision over Delta tie-up - JAL
Japan Airlines (JAL) has denied it has made a firm decision on whether to accept the proposed tie-up with Delta Air Lines. Bloomberg reported JAL's decided on alliance proposals from Delta…
Delta passenger traffic drops 7.5% in December
Delta Air Lines has reported that it carried 12.49 million passengers in December 2009 - down 7.5% compared to the same month in 2008. The Atlanta-based carrier reduced capacity by 8.0%…
V Australia and Delta pen FFP, codeshare deals
Tuesday, 15 December, 2009 (Australia) - Virgin Blue Airlines Group's new boutique international long-haul airline, V Australia, and the world's largest…
V Australia and Delta pen FFP, codeshare deals
Tuesday, 15 December, 2009 (Australia) - Virgin Blue Airlines Group's new boutique international long-haul airline, V Australia, and the world's largest…
Delta eyes JAL deal following Open Skies
ATLANTA, Dec. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) issued the following statement in response to the U.S.-Japan agreement on open skies:"Delta thanks negotiators from…
Delta applauds decision to allow Virgin Blue JV
ATLANTA, Dec. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) today issued the following statement applauding a decision by the Australia Competition and Consumer Commission…
Delta TechOps signs deal with Skymark Airlines
ATLANTA, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines' (NYSE:DAL) maintenance division, Delta TechOps, today announced it has signed a five-year maintenance agreement with…
EVA Air to promote Yangtze Delta tourism
Taipei, 29 Oct. - EVA Air and Shanghai Municipal Tourism Administration (SMTA) today hosted a joint press conference in Taipei to announce their mutual cooperation in promoting…
Delta, Virgin Blue JV authorised
2 November 2009: Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) and the Virgin Blue Airlines Group (ASX: VBA) welcome the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) draft determination to grant…
Delta seals US$2bn of financing
ATLANTA, Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) today announced it has closed $2.1 billion of financing transactions, marking a significant step toward…
‘Millions at risk’ as river deltas sink
The majority of the world's major river deltas are sinking, increasing the flood risk faced by hundreds of millions of people, the BBC has reported scientists as saying. High risk…
JAL to ask Delta for US$550m
Japan Airlines Corp (JAL) is working on a plan to have Delta Air Lines invest around JPY50 billion (US$551 million) in the cash-strapped Japanese carrier, Kyodo News has reported,…
Delta load factor evens out
Delta Air Lines has reported its traffic results for August 2009, with capacity cuts allowing the world's largest carrier to increase its load factor by 0.9% load factor to 86.6%.…
No opposition to Virgin-Delta joint tie-up
The chances of Delta Air Lines and V Australia winning approval for their proposed trans-Pacific joint venture have improved after United Airlines stopped short of objecting to the deal. The…
Delta losses less severe than predicted
Delta Air Lines has posted second quarter results that beat analyst expectations as fuel costs fell. According to a Bloomberg report, Delta and Northwest Airlines combined to record a…
Air NZ to oppose Virgin-Delta tie-up
Air New Zealand will oppose the proposed joint venture between Virgin Blue and Delta Air Lines, saying any benefits to consumers can be achieved by more conventional means. The…
Delta, Virgin Blue announce joint venture plans
Delta Air Lines and the Virgin Blue Airlines Group have announced that they plan to seek regulatory approval to form a joint venture. The alliance will allow Delta and the Virgin Blue Group…
New Exotissimo tours explore Southern Cambodia and Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
Exotissimo Travel, a leading tailor-made travel company in Southeast Asia, presents two exciting programmes that traverse Southern Cambodia and Vietnam's Mekong Delta reports…
Air France-KLM and Delta sign global JV
The Air France-KLM group and Delta Air Lines have signed a global joint venture agreement under which they will jointly operate their trans-Atlantic routes, sharing revenues and costs.…
Delta opens HCMC office
US-based Delta Air Lines has opened an office in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) in preparation for the launch of a new daily service to the city, Thanh Nien News has reported. From 1…
Delta cuts losses for Q1
Delta Air Lines has made a first quarter loss of US$794 million, compared to a US$6.39 billion loss in the same period last year, according to a BBC report. However the carrier…
Delta closes Indian call centres
Delta Air Lines, the world's largest carrier, has stopped routing customer service calls to India and brought them "back in house" in the US following a series of customer…
Delta passenger traffic drops in March
Delta Air Lines, the world's largest airline, has reported a drop in passenger traffic for March 2009. The combined traffic of Delta and recently-merged subsidiary, Northwest…
V Australia, Delta sign agreement
Virgin Group's newest carrier, V Australia and Delta Air Lines, the world's largest airline, have signed an Australia-US interline agreement, according to a report in The…
Construction on Mekong Delta resort begins
Construction of Tay Do Resort, thought to be the largest resort in the Mekong Delta region, has begun in Vietnam's Hau Giang province. VietnamNet Bridge reported that the VND760…
Delta to slash international capacity
Delta Air Lines has said that it will cut its international flight capacity by 10% this year due to the global slump, and indicated more jobs may be lost. ChannelNews Asia reported that…
Delta to integrate Indo sales and reservations
Delta Air Lines has announced that it will integrate its Indonesia sales and reservation offices from 16 March. PT. Baptista will represent both Delta and newly-merged Northwest Airlines as…
Delta looks to Middle East
The world's largest airline, Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines, will expand its operations in the Middle East this year, Gulf News has reported. Currently serving four regional…
Vietnam opens Mekong Delta bridge
A new cable bridge linking the Vietnam's Mekong Delta provinces of Ben Tre and Tien Giang has opened to traffic, after nearly seven years of construction. The Rach Mieu Bridge is…
Delta may cut 2,000 jobs
The Atlanta-based airline is reducing capacity by as muchas 8% this year, Chief Executive Officer, Richard Anderson, was reported sayingin an interview yesterday. "The…
Delta confirms Detroit-Shanghai launch
Delta Airlines has reaffirmed its commitment to China by announcing a new direct service between Detroit and Shanghai, Xinhua has reported. The route, scheduled to open in…
Delta Air boosts cash, cuts costs
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines, the world's largest carrier, has signed a credit card agreement that boosts its cash by US$1.05 billion, according to a Bloomberg report. …
Delta to expand international services
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has announced it is adding 15 new international routes for its Summer 2009 schedules, including service to 12 destinations not flown by any other US…
Delta, Northwest merge
Major US carriers, Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines, have announced a merger that is set to cover over 375 cities across the globe and employ in excess of 75,000 people.…
Delta boosts Middle East services
Delta Air Lines will launch four weekly direct flights from Kuwait City to its Atlanta hub, the Gulf News has reported. The services will commence on 8 November and will use Delta's…
Package tours to cyclone hit Irrawaddy delta
Leading tour operator, Exotissimo Travel, plans to introduce a new tour package taking tourists to Myanmar's Irrawaddy delta, which is still reeling from the affects of…
Delta offers first class on shuttle flights
Delta Air Lines has said it will offer first and economy class aboard its shuttle flights from 1 December.
According to an Associated Press report, Delta said prices would vary by route,…
Delta starts Atlanta-Mumbai service
Delta Air Lines is starting a new daily nonstop flight between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Mumbai from 1 November.Delta will use its new Boeing 777-200 Long Range…
Delta to offer Wi-Fi on flights
Atlanta-based carrier Delta Airlines has announced that it will offer broadband wireless Internet access on its entire domestic fleet by the middle of 2009, CNN has reported. The US…
Delta links NY with Lyon
Delta Air Lineshas launched flights between New York's John F. Kennedy InternationalAirport and Saint-Exup
Delta starts Atlanta-Kuwait
It said the Kuwait flight would strengthen its position in the region, complementing existing services from Atlanta to Dubai and Tel Aviv; from New York-JFK to Istanbul and Tel Aviv;…
New Delta website
The merging Delta Airlines and Northwest Airlines in the USA have launched a new website to promote the benefits of their planned nuptials. The site at newglobalairline.com says the…
World’s biggest airline: Delta, Northwest merge
Reports said the boards of both companies gave the deal the go-ahead yesterday with Anderson leading it. The new carrier will operate under the Delta name and headed by Delta CEO…
Delta raises fees for kids flying alone
Delta Air Lines has doubled its unaccompanied-minor fee - the charge to transport a child between the ages of 5-14 flying alone - from US$50 to US$100 each way on a non-stop flight, the…
Delta, AF kick off open skies flights
Delta Air Lines and Air France have officially kicked off their joint venture agreement, fully leveraging the new E.U.-U.S. Open Skies agreement, starting three new trans-Atlantic…
Delta flies to China
Delta Airlines has launched the first non-stop flight from Atlanta to Shanghai. "This flight will establish Atlanta as a powerful new Chinese gateway by providing new connectivity and…
Delta and Hawaiian Airlines team up on FFP
Delta Air Lines and Hawaiian Airlines have announced a new partnership giving SkyMiles and HawaiianMiles members more mileage-earning and award travel opportunities on the two carriers.…
AF and Delta seal trans-Atlantic deal
The joint venture will be implemented in April 2008. It will first apply to all trans-Atlantic flights between the Air France and Delta hubs, as well as all flights operated by either…
Shanghai Electric Showcases Multiple World-Class Scientific and Technological Innovations at the China International Industrial Fair 2023 in Shanghai
SHANGHAI, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Electric (SEHK:2727, SSE:601727) recently showcased its offerings at the China International Industrial Fair 2023 ("CIIF") held at the…
IATA announces first Safety Leadership Charter signatories
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the IATA Safety Leadership Charter at the IATA World Safety and Operations Conference taking place in Hanoi,…
Xinhua Silk Road: Suzhou, Revitalize the ancient city with industrial upgrade
BEIJING, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As a perfect mix of tradition and modernity, Suzhou City in east China's Jiangsu Province is not only a historical and cultural city, but also a…
EaseMyTrip presents the “Golden Bharat Travel Sale”
Being one of India’s premier travel platforms, EaseMyTrip has unveiled their grand mid-year package for travellers with a stack of premium discounts on Flights, Hotels, Buses, Holiday and…
SAUDIA takes 3rd position among top 10 Global Airlines in on-time performance
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) has taken third position among the top 10 international airlines in terms of on-time performance in July 2023, according to Cirium’s monthly On-time…
Cirium’s Global On-Time Performance Report: August 2023
Cirium has revealed Europe’s most punctual airlines in August 2023. As well as the statistics globally.
ITE HCMC 2023 kicks off with a focus on sustainability and connectivity
The 17th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City 2023 (ITE HCMC 2023) was held on 7-9 September 2023 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC). The event, one of Vietnam's…
Top ten airlines that charge the most hidden fees
Hidden fees from airlines can easily add up. While your airfare might seem cheap, once you add on all the necessary extras, you can easily end up paying even more for those extras than you…
Top 10 Best Domestic Airlines in the USA in 2023
The research carried out by the travel & luggage experts at Bounce analysed airlines across the USA on factors such as on-time arrival rates, cancelation records, customer ratings, and…
Link collaborates with SOU・SOU to launch “Ready, Set, Travel!” Redemption Programme
Link announces its first-ever collaboration with Japanese fashion brand SOU・SOU to launch a limited-edition suitcase and travel kit set that blends functionality and styleLink Up members…
Google to join one of the world’s largest sustainable aviation fuel programs
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), the world’s leading B2B travel platform, and Shell Aviation announced that Google has joined its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) program.
Link’s Tai Wo Plaza Unveils “Green Exploration at Tai Wo”
This partnership with popular Illustrator Kazy Chan inspires sustainable livingDiscover five green-themed photo ops including the 3-metre-tall "Dazzling Glass House"
Tai Wo Plaza is…
Global Travel Collection UK to host summer party for luxury travel advisors and preferred partners
Global Travel Collection UK (GTC UK), part of Internova Travel Group, will host a Summer Get Together on the evening of Thursday 24th August.
SHERATON HOTELS & RESORTS CONTINUES TO MAKE STRIDES IN ITS GLOBAL TRANSFORMATION IN ASIA PACIFIC
From Kagoshima in Japan to Beihai in China, five new properties spark travel inspirations by bringing Sheraton's new vision to life
HONG KONG, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The…
APT & Travelmarvel launches Europe 2024 river cruising programme
APT & Travelmarvel has launched its 2024 European river cruising programme online and with the return of a printed brochure that showcases the best of the continent via 17 authentic and…
Sau Mau Ping Shopping Centre x Lan Lan Cat Summer Adventure Fun
Asia's feline superstar Lan Lan Cat spends the summer at Hong Kong's first Lan Lan Cat-themed outdoor park installation
Discover a diverse array of engaging Lan Lan Cat interactive game…
ITA Airways is the official carrier of the exhibition “Imagining the Future. Leonardo da Vinci: In the Mind of an Italian Genius”
ITA Airways is Official Carrier of the project "Imagining the Future. Leonardo da Vinci: In the Mind of an Italian Genius” the monographic exhibition organized by “Confindustria”, the…
Europe’s most punctual airlines in May 2023
As we approach the peak summer season for airlines in Europe, Cirium have revealed Europe’s most punctual airlines in May 2023, alongside the region’s current cancellation trends.
Top ten best global airline loyalty schemes
A recent study showed the number of 2022 air passengers increased by roughly 47 per cent compared to the previous year.
Air New Zealand is the “Airline of the Year for 2023”
AirlineRatings.com, the world’s only safety and product rating website has announced Air New Zealand as its Airline of the Year for 2023.
New research reveals the best airline loyalty programmes
A recent study showed the number of 2022 air passengers increased by roughly 47 per cent compared to the previous year.
‘Assigned Seating Fees’ are big business with estimated revenue of $4.2bn for 8 US Airlines
IdeaWorksCompany report determines the scale of activity, how fees are implemented, and how this key ancillary revenue source can be improved for airlines and consumers.
Aero Design Labs receives drag reduction kit approval for Boeing 737-800
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aero Design Labs (ADL) today announced it has received a Supplementary Type Certificate (STC) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…
Transatlantic travel hits 99% of pre-pandemic levels: Cirium
With the US dropping all entry restrictions, allowing unvaccinated travellers to enter the country for the first time since 2020, Cirium have revealed data looking at the number of flights…
Archipelago International expands footprint in Vietnam with three new Pba signings
Archipelago International, Southeast Asia's largest privately-owned and independent hotel operator, is pleased to announce its expansion in Vietnam with three new signings, including…
Best Airlines of 2023
by: Harry Johnson |
Delta Air Lines has the lowest rate of flight cancelations, flight delays, mishandled luggage and denied boardings
Full article: Best Airlines of 2023
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What Is NDC and How Will It Affect Travel?
by: Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor |
New Distribution Capability (NDC) was designed to allow the travel industry to evolve in how it sells air products to companies & travelers.
Full…
New TSA No-Fly List to Target Abusive and Unruly Passengers
by: Harry Johnson |
New law would impose ban on anyone subjected to a penalty or conviction for assaulting, threatening, or intimidating flight crew or passenger
Full article: New TSA…
APT & Travelmarvel launch ‘Europe 2024’
APT & Travelmarvel have launched their 2024 European River Cruising and Small Ship programmes, featuring nine luxury APT itineraries and eight flexible Travelmarvel sailings.
Seamless Air Alliance collaborates with GSMA
The objective of the collaboration is to create a scalable framework for establishing commercial roaming agreements between respective members.
SKY express offers up to -50% to Thessaloniki, Chania, Heraklion, and Rhodes
SKY express invites all to travel with the most competitive terms to four beloved Greek cities, offering a discount of up to -50%.
Fly Net Zero: Decarbonizing airline industry
by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News
Learning how to safely fly hydrogen-powered aircraft will be the challenge of a generation
Fly Net…
Lufthansa Submits An Official Bid For ITA Airways
Lufthansa has formally made an offer to the Italian government to purchase a minority share in ITA Airways. The proposal also comes with a future purchase option for any outstanding…
IHG to open first Holiday Inn hotel in Lahore, Pakistan
IHG Hotels & Resorts with presence in more than 100 countries, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Pakistan-based real estate development company Delta Centauri Pvt.…
European Waterways announces spring 2023 special offers
European Waterways is offering last-minute opportunities for travellers to experience “the joys of luxury hotel barge cruising” with 20% off specials on a number of 2023 departures in…
Airline strikes on the horizon, how travel insurance can help
With airlines and airport service providers walking off the job around the world, the potential for travel disruption due to labour issues is very real. Travel insurance marketplace…
Pet hamsters are ok: Hong Kong lifts COVID-19 small animal ban
Hong Kong health officials banned imported hamsters and other small mammals of foreign origin in January of 2022
Pet hamsters are ok: Hong Kong lifts COVID-19 small animal ban
Cirium: Iberia most on-time airline in Europe in 2022
Iberia has been named as the European leader for airline on-time performance for 2022 by Cirium, the global aviation analytics leader.
Virgin Atlantic to join SkyTeam Alliance in 2023
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, and Virgin Atlantic announced that the UK airline will join as SkyTeam’s newest member in early 2023.
World’s longest river cruise in India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will signal the start of what is termed as the world’s longest river cruise, which will travel from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh to Dibrugarh in Assam via…
Top arts and cultural experiences travellers should not miss in the authentic U.S. South
From its many cultural influences, the South developed its own unique customs, dialects, arts, literature, cuisine, dance, and music.
Vietnam’s best wellness experiences for total rest and relaxation
As 2023 quickly approaches, it’s time to shift our focus to a new attitude of wellness, after a month of festive celebrations.
For those looking to reconnect, rebalance and restore…
Loyalty programs market in travel to expand at 9.20% CAGR through 2032
The tourism industry loyalty programs market is poised to reach a valuation of USD24 Bn in 2022. Sales are projected to increase at a 9.20% CAGR
British Airways enables customers to purchase carbon removal credits
British Airways is now offering customers the chance to address their emissions from flying by purchasing certified carbon removal credits.
Travelport joins Travalyst Coalition and escalates focus on sustainability in travel retailing
Travelport has joined the global sustainable travel coalition, Travalyst, as part of the company’s commitment to driving sustainability forward in travel retailing. Travelport will also…
6 culinary experiences in the authentic U.S. South
From food tours and trails to farmers’ markets to award-winning restaurants, here are six not-to-be-missed culinary experiences in the authentic U.S. South.
Airlines In The United States Report Record Profits
The three largest U.S. airlines had a great summer, making over $2 billion in profits as Americans flocked to fly, although airfares are far higher than the previous year.
On…
Silversea Cruises to return to Asia
Silversea Cruises, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has confirmed its highly anticipated return to Asia, with four ships—Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper, Silver Spirit, and Silver…
6 reasons why you should visit Lithuania in autumn
One of the biggest perks of living in Lithuania is its famously distinct seasons. Each time of year — Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn — paints the country’s landscapes in different…
LATAM Airlines and Virgin Atlantic look for a codeshare agreement
Virgin Atlantic and LATAM Airlines Group have asked the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for authorisation to launch a codeshare agreement allowing to carry passengers between the…
London Gatwick announces 51 flights a week to USA
The increased transatlantic schedule – as JetBlue adds a second daily flight to New York from 31 October – comes in time for the peak booking period ahead of the Thanksgiving and Christmas…
GILTEDGE launches new itinerary to mark 21 years of luxury Africa travel
GILTEDGE, an award-winning travel company specializing in safari holidays in Southern Africa, East Africa & the Indian Ocean islands, has launched a new, bespoke 21-day luxury…
Business travel is back: STR
Leisure markets continue to lead recovery in the hospitality business, but business travel is also back, finds new data from hospitality data analytics firm STR Inc.
Escape to Southeast Asia with Emerald Cruises
Emerald Cruises has launched their exciting new 2023 & 2024 Vietnam, Cambodia and the Mekong River Cruising brochure with exclusive preview prices, promising an awe-inspiring…
US airlines take top spots in passenger rankings: Cirium
Major US carriers made a clean sweep of the top four places as aviation analytics firm Cirium revealed its 2021 World Airline Passenger Rankings.
What’s new: Vietnam’s latest hotel openings and new experiences
Vietnam remains one of the top destinations in the world, with growth rates ranging from 50-75%. Since reopening its borders to foreign travel, Vietnam has welcomed over 954,000…
Indian air travellers to grow to 400 million in the next 7-10 years
In 2013-14, India had 74 airports, 67 more have been added in the last eight years.
The Lux Collective signs first Guangzhou hotel management agreement
Global hospitality group The Lux Collective and Jumbo Group in China signed a hotel management agreement in July 2022 to build the first LUX* urban resort in Guangzhou, China – LUX*…
What a formal China Outbound Tourism survey won’t tell you.
To set the stage right, my company respects surveys. We actually did many surveys ourselves and came up with Young Chinese Travelers’ Journey, 9+1 Chinese Travel KOLs Opinions amid &…
American Airlines Bankruptcy Risk Grows
Market conditions and management decisions have increased the potential of American Airlines declaring bankruptcy; this is yet another risk for shareholders of American Airlines.…
JetBlue in deal to buy Spirit
JetBlue Airways has reached a $3.8bn deal to buy Spirit Airlines in a takeover that would create the fifth-largest airline in the US and remove a fast-growing budget carrier from the market.
Amadeus River Cruises christens new ship in Cologne
The latest addition to the Amadeus fleet, the five-star Amadeus Cara, was christened against the backdrop of Cologne Cathedral
Marriott International signs agreement with Vinpearl to add eight hotels in Vietnam
Marriott International, Inc. has announced a strategic agreement with Vinpearl, Vietnam's largest hospitality and leisure chain.
Singapore Air ranks as best airline for flying Business Class
According to a TradingPlatforms.com market analysis, Singapore Air offers the best Business Class experience globally. The site bases its conclusions on a study that compared offerings…
Indians fifth largest international visitors to US
India emerged as the fifth largest supply nation for worldwide guests to the US in 2021 — up 5 spots from pre-pandemic 2019
Chile’s LATAM Air gets backing by unsecured creditors in Chapter 11 exit plan
Chile’s LATAM Airlines has received backing by a majority of its unsecured creditors in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy exit plan, the airline said
India’s hotels on recovery track
India’s hotel industry eclipsed pre-pandemic comparables in occupancy and average daily rate (ADR) for three consecutive days during the second week of April
Will 2022 be the year of travel?
Jen Catto from Travelport talks about how it’s imperative the industry listens to its customers as demand for travel rebounds at its strongest pace since the pandemic began
Hotelbeds ceases operations in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine
B2B hospitality company Hotelbeds has taken a stance in the ongoing crisis in Eastern Europe.
American Airlines Suspends Sydney Flights
American Airlines has confirmed it will suspend flights from LA-Sydney from 5 May, in light of ongoing delivery delays on its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
How Ukraine-Russia conflict affects travel
It has been six days since Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine and it seems that a peaceful resolution is nowhere in sight. As days passed, the…
Indonesia May Reopen In April With Garuda’s return To Australia
In Indonesia, a government official has indicated that the Covid-19 hospitalisation and death rates have been brought under control.
Airbus Cancels Qatar Airways Order For 2 A350 As Dispute Deepens
A dispute over surface paint has forced Airbus to cancel Qatar Airways’ purchase of two A350-1000 aircraft.
The US suspends 44 Chinese Airline Flights To China
The latest escalation in a spat over pandemic travel rules between the United States and China has resulted in the suspension of more than 30 flights operated by Chinese carriers over the…
Malaysia Airlines Materials Turned Into Fashion Handbags
Bags made from recycled aeroplane parts, including leather seats and life vests, were revealed by MAG, the parent company of Malaysia Airlines.
United Warns Omicron Delays Travel Recovery, Raises Costs
United Airlines claimed the latest increase of Covid-19 infections has hampered bookings and would further delay the airline’s recovery from the pandemic.
Omicron May Not Be The Last Coronavirus Variant
As the pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the travel and airline industry worldwide and we are about to enter the third year of travel turmoil, the prospect of recovery is looking bleak.
New deal alert: Lufthansa to buy 40% stake in Alitalia’s successor ITA
Lufthansa, Germany’s largest airline, is set to buy a 40% stake in Alitalia's successor ITA Airways and a deal could be unveiled next week
Omicron Weakens Many Airlines’ First-Quarter Forecasts
Before the Omicron variant of coronavirus emerged onto the scene in November, many people were planning their first international trip in years.
December The Strongest Month For Global Air Travel In 2021
According to Cirium’s On-Time Performance Review 2021, December was the biggest month for air travel in 2021, with 2.43 million flights globally.
Former Head Of FDA In The U.S Says Omicron Might Fade In Weeks
Last Thursday, one of the country’s most well-known health experts had some excellent news for travellers and the travel industry in the United States.
Covid Isolation Causes The Cancellation Of 78 Flights In Sydney
Omicron is still wreaking havoc on the airline industry, as demonstrated by the fact that Sydney Airport was forced to cancel nearly 80 flights on Tuesday due to the isolation of aviation…
Thousands Of U.S. Flights Cancelled Due To Weather And Omicron
Airlines in the United States have been forced to postpone more flights than usual during the holiday season.
WHO chief: In 2022 The World Must Unite To End The Pandemic
On Monday, the World Health Organization’s director-general urged the world to unite and make the difficult decisions to end the Covid-19 pandemic within the next year.
The Omicron Effect: Legitimate Fear Or Deception?
While the Omicron strain is more infectious than the Delta strain, so far, it appears to have milder illness consequences.
A Glimmer Of Hope Cases Of Omicron In South Africa Plummet
According to medical specialists, South Africa’s recent reduction in new COVID-19 cases could indicate that the country’s significant omicron-driven increase has peaked.
United Airlines Pilots Offered Triple Pay Amid Travel Mayhem
Pilots who accept additional flights due to adverse weather and the Covid-19 Omicron variant will receive a three-fold increase in pay, United Airlines announced Friday.
Australia relaxes testing rules amid Omicron surge
Australia has narrowed its definition of close contacts of coronavirus cases and relaxed requirements for COVID-19 tests
71% slump in international flights to and from UK due to Covid-19 travel restrictions
According to the Cirium report, international flights to and from the UK are down 71% compared to 2019 from January to December 2021
How Will Travel Be In 2022 And What Will Change
On March 1, 2020, Australia announced the first COVID-19 death: a 78-year-old Perth man who was a passenger on the Diamond Princess and had been evacuated and treated in Western Australia.
Will The Airline Recovery Be Affected By Omicron?
Many people believe that a week is an eternity in politics, which means that a lot can happen in that period.
France Has Banned UK Arrivals
As the Omicron variant transmission cases in the UK continue to climb, officials in France have confirmed all non-essential travel from the UK has been banned from 00:00 on Saturday.
Qantas Announces Staggering Loss After An Unprecedented Year
Quarterly losses of more than $1.1 billion are expected, although Qantas says it has made progress in decreasing its debt.
France bans UK arrivals from 18 December
Officials in France have confirmed all non-essential travel from the UK will be banned from 18 December
Visiting The U.S. Is Easy Now: Here Is What You Need to Know
Australian visitors can enter the United States for pleasure and business purposes once again.
As The Qatar Airways Jet Row Escalates Airbus Goes Legal
An Airbus-Qatar Airlines dispute over A350 skin issues escalated sharply on Thursday when Airbus accused Qatar Airways of portraying the matter as a safety issue and called for independent…
Airlines Supported By WHO And Consumers To Face Omicron
There is no conclusive evidence on the anticipated impact of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, so airlines are unable to predict travel demand as they wait for that data.
Cheap flights from New York to Kingston
Kingston- the largest capital city of Jamaica, is home to 2.7 million people. Nestled on the island's southern coast, Kingston is a thriving metropolis surrounded by mountains and…
The Omicron Border Closure Buys Time, But To What End?
The World Health Organization (WHO) warned governments on Friday against implementing hasty travel restrictions in reaction to the discovery of a new COVID-19 variant, stating that a…
How Serious Is The New Omicron Variant Threat?
Omicron was the name given to the variant by WHO, and it was discovered in a specimen taken on November 9.
Fiji proceeds with border reopening despite Omicron
Fiji will press on with plans to reopen its border to international travellers, despite the threat from the newly identified Omicron Covid-19 variant
Airlines in the U.S. are betting on busy Thanksgiving traffic
More COVID-19 cases and new European regulations have impacted airlines’ operations. In addition, there has been a rise in pandemic-related hospitalizations in some parts of the U.S.
Before the summer rush, hotel rates soar in Australia
If you’re considering a trip to the seaside this Christmas, you’ll want to get in quickly, as Australians tend to book their vacations in advance. The cost of lodging in popular tourist…
Air NZ to require vaccine proof or negative test for domestic flights
Air New Zealand has announced it would adopt new guidelines for domestic flights across New Zealand from mid-December, with all passengers required to either produce confirmation of complete…
As transatlantic flights resume, airlines look for profit
After years of disappointment, long-haul airlines have finally found a reason to celebrate with the reopening US border to leisure travellers from most of Europe and the resulting increase…
Portugal changes from pandemic to endemic
Portugal, which has one of the highest coronavirus immunisation rates globally, has relaxed numerous restrictions in a cautious return to normalcy.
Tourists will be allowed back to Australia before year-end
Tourists will be able to enter Australia without quarantine by the end of the year, but they must be double vaccinated, according to Scott Morrison.
Which airlines are operating international flights from Sydney?
More flights will depart Australia beginning this month, as Qantas and Jetstar have moved forwards the restart of some international routes.
United Airlines CEO says to expect higher fares as jet fuel price
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said Wednesday that jet fuel prices have risen to levels not seen since before the Covid epidemic, which is expected to raise airfares.
Here’s what to know as Melbourne welcomes vaccinated Sydney residents without quarantine
Travel restrictions between Sydney and Melbourne, Australia's largest cities, eased on 20 October as Victoria opened its borders to fully vaccinated residents from New South Wales
United Airlines to fire 232 employees who refused to get vax
United Airlines is terminating 232 employees for refusing to be vaccinated, according to CEO Scott Kirby.
NSW ends quarantine for fully vaccinated travellers
Beginning next month, the state's border will be open to fully vaccinated Australian residents who will not be required to quarantine in hotels or at home.
The Australia NZ burst bubble hits Air New Zealand
Due to stringent COVID restrictions in Auckland, Air New Zealand is operating at less than one-third of its typical domestic capacity.
Ladies and gentlemen, British Airways says no more
After becoming the latest airline to remove the term "ladies and gentlemen" from all onboard announcements, British Airways has been accused of trying to appease the woke brigade.
Fiji to reopen for foreign travel as it hits vaccine milestone
Fiji will ease Covid-19 restrictions and announce its reopening for international travel after the country hit a vaccination milestone last week
Suspension of travel bubble with NZ extended
Professor Paul Kelly, Australia's Chief Medical Officer, issued a statement on New Zealand green zone flights owing to the current COVID-19 outbreak in the country.
Australia won’t welcome international tourists until 2022
International tourists won't be welcomed back to Australia until next year, with the return of skilled migrants and students given higher priority
The White House presses airlines to vaccinate employees
At a time when the Biden administration is ramping up pressure on major U.S. airlines to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue are joining United Airlines in demanding…
Australia to reopen international border in November
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that the international border will reopen in November, initially permitting travel for vaccinated citizens and their relatives.
DGCA extends ban on scheduled international flights till 31 October
The government in India has extended the suspension on international scheduled commercial flights till October 31 owing to the coronavirus diseases (Covid-19) pandemic
Japan opens up to fully vaccinated travellers from October
Japan is finalising plans to reduce the duration of quarantine for those completely immunised against COVID-19 from 14 to 10 days and allow them to immediately self-isolate at home, even if…
These are tourist destinations most impacted by the pandemic
Flight deal experts, Next Vacay, reveals the destinations that need our help the most as they go on a journey working with locals to highlight the devastating effect the pandemic has had
United CEO: a ‘handful’ of staff resigned over vaccine mandate
Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines, said he is aware of less than ten employees who have left in protest of the airline's vaccine policy.
Airline sector relieved over lifting of US travel ban
There was a sigh of relief from the worldwide aviation industry, which had been given a crippling blow by the pandemic when the United States decided to withdraw its ban on arriving visitors…
News alert: Thailand postpones plan to reopen cities to travellers until November
Thailand has pushed back plans to reopen Bangkok and some other major cities to foreign arrivals until November, due to vaccination rates falling short of targets
Travel experts reveal what to know when cancelling flight
Travel experts at Next Vacay reveal that searches for ‘cancellable flights’, ‘book refundable flight tickets’ and ‘free cancellation flight booking’ have increased by 400%
70% of US travellers support introduction of international vaccine passports
The immediate future of air travel remains highly turbulent, according to OAG’s survey of 1,800-plus US travellers in July and August
Border closure have bought the travel industry on its knees
Australians are finding it impossible to plan their vacations because of lockdowns and border closures, and one tour operator has lost $400k in just three months because of the closures and…
Singapore Airlines suspends services to Australia
Singapore Airlines blamed the cancellation of dozens of pre-Christmas flights on a lack of clarity from the Australian government on international travel.
Trans-Tasman bubble may reopen next year, but not the same as before
Experts say the trans-Tasman bubble is unlikely to reopen as Australia battles the highly contagious Delta variant.
The Singapore-Australia travel bubble ready by year-end
Australia's vaccination rates are on the rise despite a string of lockdowns and Delta outbreaks.
Check-in will be required in NSW pubs and restaurants
The NSW government is working on an update to the Service NSW app which combines QR code check-ins with vaccination status, so the fully vaccinated can easily check into venues.
Bangkok to reopen for fully vaccinated tourists from 1 October
Thailand plans to reopen Bangkok to fully vaccinated visitors in October, officials said as the country seeks to salvage its tourism industry
July passengers number up but still below pre-pandemic numbers
According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), both international and domestic travel demand increased significantly in July 2021 when compared to June, but demand remained…
Hotel quarantine could be soon a thing of the past
When vaccination rates reach the 80 percent target on the nation's reopening plan, Australians could be quarantined at home for as little as a week, according to a leading epidemiologist.
Trans-Tasman bubble likely to change
Greg Foran, the CEO of Air New Zealand, has stated that he is confident that international travel will resume early next year, but that the trans-Tasman bubble will likely change.
Israel’s foreign tourist group programme to restart on 19 September
Israel Ministry of Tourism will restart its tourist pilot programme from 19 September, allowing organised tourist groups of 5-30 tourists from “green, yellow and orange” countries to visit…
Qantas CEO: A380 ‘perfect’ to meet pent-up demand for flying
As the Delta variant forces governments around the world to reintroduce coronavirus travel restrictions, global aviation is still struggling to recover from the pandemic.
European airlines must prepare for a challenging winter season
European airlines are set to face a tough winter due to the ongoing pandemic and travel confidence likely remaining suppressed.
Qantas plans international lounges reopening
Qantas has announced plans to reopen its international flagship lounges in Singapore, London, and Los Angeles in preparation for the resumption of Qantas international flights in December.
Some countries have set a vaccine ‘expiry date’ For travellers
Many fully vaccinated travellers may be denied entry into certain countries. Austria and Croatia are the first two countries in Europe to give vaccination status an expiry date.
More than 20 airlines have said “C-ya” to Sydney
The border closure has taken its toll on Australian aviation, with Sydney losing more than 20 airlines since the outbreak began.
Qantas reveals international travel start date
According to Qantas, flights to Singapore, the United States, Japan, and the United Kingdom are expected to resume in mid-December, while flights to Bali and Thailand will resume in April of…
Asian airlines report high Covid-19 vaccination uptake among crew
As everyone’s in the region wait for the tight pandemic-related border controls to be relaxed, Asian airlines are reporting high vaccination take-up rates among pilots and cabin crew.
New Zealand goes into lockdown
New Zealand has returned to full lockdown from midnight on Tuesday for the first time since March 2020, now that infection with the delta variant of the coronavirus has been identified.
Airlines are banning fabric and vented masks
In January this year, multiple European countries banned cloth face masks in an attempt to stem the spread of more transmissible strains of the coronavirus.
How has the pandemic changed business travel
Of the millions of people clogging airport security lines, passport control and gate areas, one crowd is still largely missing: business travellers.
Will Australians need vaccine ID to do fun things?
Are Australians ready to show vaccine ID if they want to go out on the town when summer begins?
Italy and France first countries in EU to embrace virus passes
Last week, a new COVID-19 certification rule went into effect in Italy as part of the government's plan to rein in a summer surge in infections.
New Zealand opening to vaccinated travellers in early 2022
New Zealand plans to allow vaccinated travellers from low-risk countries to enter quarantine-free beginning in early 2022.
Hawaiian Airlines to mandate vaccinations for U.S.-based staff
Hawaiian Airlines has informed its US employees that they will be required to be vaccinated against Covid-19, making it the third major carrier to do so in less than a week.
Europe may close borders to Americans
The European Union is meeting this week, and one of the topics on the agenda is whether Americans should be allowed to cross the borders of the 27 member countries.
Combined market cap of world’s largest airlines falls by $12B as COVID-19 cases climb
Airline companies are still far from pre-pandemic profit and sales as some of their businesses, like business travel, are not even comparable to normal levels
How countries are learning to Live with COVID
The mantra is becoming increasingly consistent: we must learn to live with the virus.
American Airlines cancels 300 flights, most due to pilot shortage
American Airlines had to cancel nearly 300 flights only by early last week, mostly due to a lack of pilots, the Associated Press reported.
Millennials and Gen-Z are investing in travel companies
A new study by leading financial source DailyFX has analyzed the stock market in the US to find out which companies young investors are backing. The Gamestop fiasco last year has led to…
Qatar Airways grounds 13 Airbus A350s
Qatar Airways grounded 13 Airbus A350s on Thursday due to fuselages “degrading at an accelerated rate” in the long-range aircraft, escalating a months-long dispute with the European…
Air NZ flags big revenue loss from bubble pause
Air New Zealand has forecast a bigger financial hit after New Zealand suspended its travel bubble with Australia.
Patiently waiting until 2022 to take my big trip…maybe
Australia’s international border has been closed for the past 18 months, if anyone wants to travel overseas right now needs clearance by the Home Department to leave with a valid reason,…
United Airlines let passengers pre-order food before flights
United Airlines announced a new option for passengers to pre-order food, snacks, and beverages online up to five days before their scheduled flight.
Scott Morrison announces target to COVID-19 freedom
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that a national COVID-19 vaccination target of 80% will be required for Australia to reopen and remove crippling pandemic restrictions.
England to allow unquarantined travel from US and EU if vaccinated
People fully vaccinated in the United States and European Union - except France - will be allowed to travel to England without having to quarantine on arrival, the UK government announced
Billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala plans ultra-low cost airline
Billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala is planning on having 70 aircraft within four years for a new airline he wants to set up in India on optimism more people will travel by air
Lockdowns are once Again Posing a threat to Australia’s Airlines
Greater Sydney's lockdown has been extended until at least the 28 of August, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has confirmed.
US Airlines say COVID-19 variants aren’t hurting bookings
Rising concern about the fast-spreading delta variant of COVID-19 is creating turbulence for the stocks of big travel companies.
Phuket Complex Sandbox visa process
Phuket, Thailand’s most popular island destination, welcomed international visitors for the first time in 15 months as the country cautiously reopens to some fully vaccinated visitors.
International travel largely on hold despite an uptick in May
Despite a small uptick in May, the emergence of COVID-19 variants and the continued imposition of restrictions are weighing on the recovery of international travel.
The end of the domestic bliss for Australia
The resurgence of Covid-19 cases in Australia's domestic air travel market reflects a growing trend of Covid-19 challenges in Asia-Pacific, with no easy solutions.
New Zealand bursts Australia travel bubble
For at least eight weeks, there will be no quarantine-free travel between New Zealand and any Australian state.
Bubble burst: Jacinda Ardern suspends New Zealand travel bubble with Australia for at least 8 weeks
New Zealand government has announced suspension of travel bubble with Australia for at least eight weeks
Sydney lockdown could last until September
Experts have warned Sydneysiders to brace for another two months of lockdown restrictions because authorities waited too long to go hard.
Slight uptick in tourism recovery: UNWTO
Between January and May, international tourist arrivals were 85 per cent below 2019 levels (or a 65 per cent drop on 2020), UNWTO data shows
Successor to bankrupt Alitalia under attack by low-cost airlines
The successor to bankrupt Italian flag-carrier Alitalia faces an uphill battle to establish itself after low-cost rivals took advantage of the pandemic and a long restructuring process to…
World Best Airlines 2021 announced
AirlineRatings.com, the world’s only safety, product and COVID rating website has announced Qatar Airways as its Airline of the Year for 2021.
Canada reopens to fully vaccinated US travellers from 9 Aug and to rest of world from 7 Sept
Canada has announced it will allow fully vaccinated US citizens into Canada on 9 August and those from the rest of the world from 7 September
World’s top 20 Covid-19 compliant airlines
Airlineratings.com, the world’s only safety, product, and COVID-19 rating agency has named its Top Twenty airlines for COVID-19 compliance.
United CEO voices optimism on future of travel
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby, appearing on national television this Sunday morning on CBS’ ‘Face The Nation,’ voiced optimism over everything from the return of business travel to the…
Airlines are slowly recovering: Which countries are bouncing back
Floats were leaving the aircraft storage facilities to spend months at the warm, dry desert sunshine.
Travel demand showed ‘marginal improvements’ in May 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that both international and domestic travel demand showed marginal improvements in May-2021.
United Airlines to add bluetooth to in-flight entertainment
As part of United Airlines' “United Next” upgrade, the company is adding oft-requested support for Bluetooth headphones.
Recovery of European tourism in sight this summer
European travel activity is set to build some momentum moving into the peak summer months due to the gradual easing of restrictions, the ramp-up in vaccinations, and the EU’s recent…
Johnson announces plan for reopening in England from 19 July
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that people in England will no longer be legally required to wear a face-covering and that all Covid-19 social distancing rules will be…
Germany eases curbs on travellers from India and UK
Germany’s health agency has announced it would lift a ban on most travellers from the UK, India and three other countries hit by the Delta variant of Covid-19
Flight prices to Australia soar ahead of new arrival caps
Airlines were already struggling to operate long-haul flights to Australia with 50-60 passengers onboard; with the reduced caps beginning in mid-July, they will have no choice but to raise…
PM Scott Morrison unveils four phases reopening plan
Fully vaccinated Australians would be allowed to spend only seven days in-home quarantine under a pilot programme.
Emirates And Etihad prepare for summer travel surge
Emirate’s airline is preparing for a summer travel surge over the next two weekends, despite growing concern over the delta coronavirus variant responsible for more than a third of…
Latest lockdowns curtail hotel bookings in Australia
Key markets in Australia are showing noticeably lower levels of occupancy on the books for the coming weeks, according to data from STR
United places massive order to buy 270 jets
United Airlines is overhauling its fleet with the biggest jetliner order in company history and an ambitious upgrade for its aircraft cabins, bolstering a push to appeal to more travellers…
Turkey eases travel rules from 1 July
The new unlock rules announced by Turkey include removal of the night curfew restrictions including weekends for locals and tourists
Lufthansa will replace the phrase “ladies and gentlemen”
The Lufthansa Group will replace expressions like “ladies and gentleman” during onboard announcements in favour of gender-neutral greetings the airline confirmed on Wednesday.
Countries eager to reopen to travel as pandemic recedes
Whilst Australia with its low vaccination rate is not in a hurry to open the international borders, around the globe, countries are taking different approaches for re-opening to travel after…
Singapore’s new normal: No quarantine and no massive contract tracing
Singapore is working on a roadmap to its “new normal” where COVID is treated just like any other flu.
New Zealand suspends travel bubble with Australia
New Zealand has announced a three-day suspension of its quarantine-free travel arrangement with Australia, with Wellington citing ‘multiple’ outbreaks of Covid-19 in the neighbouring country
US airline reclaims title as world’s largest airline
American Airlines has taken the pandemic as an opportunity to re-emerge as the world's largest airline, a title it has traded back and forth with competitors during the last few years as…
Saudi Arabia is open again— will it stay that way?
Taking a closer look at the Kingdom’s latest international flight reopening on 17 May as well as how Saudi Arabia’s vaccination efforts may just manage to keep its borders open
Travel between the US and UK moves closer to a comeback
After more than a year of stringent travel restrictions between the U.S. and the U.K., President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Boris Johnson have agreed to work toward reopening transatlantic…
Airline CEOs unite to urge reopening of transatlantic routes
The CEOs of every airline that flies transatlantic passenger services between the UK and the USA have joined forces with Heathrow Airport and other travel industry CEOs in urging both…
US airlines are getting ready to re-hire again
In the US the fast and well organised vaccination campaign is starting to show the airlines and travel industry are returning to normal and the two words being repeated at most of the…
Airlines loyalty programs as lifelines
Some US carriers have seen their loyalty programs in a new light as collateral to raise billions in loans.
United requires all new hires to be vaccinated
United Airlines has announced it will require all new external hires to prove they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Airlines will be forced to aim at long and thin routes
A trend among airlines of phasing out four-engine widebody aircraft in favour of smaller, more fuel-efficient two-engine aircraft, including even narrow bodies, has accelerated.
Travel numbers rise in the US as Americans go on holiday
Americans going on holidays in near-record numbers at the start of the Memorial Day weekend, as their eagerness to break free from coronavirus confinement overcame higher prices for flights,…
Will it be a hot summer for U.S. airlines?
Now the U.S. airline executives believe the worst of the pandemic is behind us. But is it really?
Etihad Airways ‘no plans’ to restrict travel vaccinated pax
Etihad Airways has no plans to restrict travel to only those who have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus.
US airlines scrap flexible travel waiver
As travel rebounds in the US, airlines are starting to scrap the flexibility on ticket conditions that they had introduced during the peak of the pandemic to protect their clients from…
US travel rebound millions of people board planes
The United States set another record for the number of air travellers since the coronavirus pandemic set in, although passenger numbers remain far below 2019 levels.
Michelle McKinney Frymire becomes CEO at CWT
CWT, the business-to-business-for-employees travel management platform, announced the appointment of Michelle McKinney Frymire as chief executive officer (CEO) with effect from 1 May 2021
Airlines changes we didn’t see coming before the pandemic
There has been a lot of talk about the retirement of the iconic A380 with some major airlines already announced the aircraft retirement, either permanent or temporary.
The airline industry’s recovery still has long way to go
Recent trends show the industry is beginning to recover from the pandemic particularly in the US where the vaccination has been very aggressive without delays.
There are signs that America’s airline industry is bouncing back
It looks like America's travellers are booking flights for post-pandemic vacations which is a strong sign that U.S. airlines are ready for take-off.
Thai Airways to retire A330’s, A380s, and 747s
Thai Airways will retire all its Airbus A380s and A330s, as well as its iconic B747s.
Thousands of American Airlines Employees Could be Laid Off
American Airlines warned employees last Wednesday of possible layoffs in April.
Singapore Airlines raises USD 500 million in US dollar bond debt debut
Singapore Airlines has raised USD 500 million in its first US dollar bond issue, which the company will use to buy new aircraft
Airlines: No Vax, No Fly?
Who would’ve thought airlines would be the biggest cheerleaders for the new COVID-19 vaccine? Yes, the aviation industry is pushing hardest for anything that will bring back customers and…
Italy unveils first ‘coronavirus-free’ flights between US and Europe
Scrapping the obligation for new arrivals to quarantine, Italy is offering Europe’s first ‘coronavirus-free’ flights to the US for passengers who have tested negative for Covid-19
Hello PINKtober! Over 50 UAE hotels mark Breast Cancer awareness month
All of Marriott International’s properties in the UAE will join efforts to contribute towards Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October to raise funds for Al Jalila Foundation’s ‘Brest…
Harvard: Masks worn throughout travel offer significant protection from COVID-19
Face masks are an essential part of a layered strategy to keep customers safe and reduce transmission of COVID-19 throughout air travel, according to a new technical bulletin published this…
United Airlines axes 2,850 pilot jobs
United Airlines Holdings Inc. announced today that it is preparing to eliminate 2,850 (about 21% of the total) pilot jobs in 2020, unless the federal government approves further U.S.…
American Airlines axes 19,000 jobs, other US carriers follow suit
American Airlines‘ corporate office announced today that the carrier is planning to eliminate over 40,000 jobs this year. 19,000 of those 40,000 jobs will be furloughs and layoffs in…
Virgin Atlantic offers free COVID-19 global insurance cover for all bookings
Virgin Atlantic customers can book with confidence this year with the introduction of free COVID-19 insurance cover on all new and existing bookings.
World’s five largest airlines lost over USD 40 billion since January amid COVID-19
The world’s largest airline companies are witnessing staggering losses in their market capitalisation
Fundamental differences in Chinese online behaviours (Travel industry focused)
More than two years ago, I wrote the article “Major Misconceptions about getting Direct Hotel Bookings from China”. (https://www.4hoteliers.com/features/article/11092) After me publishing…
60% of frequent flyers plan to fly within six months despite COVID threat
About 60% of frequent flyers plan to return to the skies within the next six months according to a new survey by Xenophon Analytics in Washington, DC. The survey was conducted using the…
New automated emergency flexibility solution “A win for the whole industry”
ATPCO unveiled a new industry solution Emergency flexibility for conditions on existing tickets (Emergency Flexibility).
Created within the framework of IATA and A4A supply chain…
Global Aviation in Crisis
Global aviation has been battered and air traffic remains largely grounded as countries enforce their lockdowns and restrict travel, with few signs that the end is in sight. For the largest…
Warren Buffett dumps airlines shares despite pent-up demand for air travel
Warren Buffett, the legendary investor from Nebraska, has announced that he sold his stakes in four major US airlines.
What happens next says Business Travel News
Malcolm Ginsberg from Business Travel News (BTN) discusses their view on what happens next during this Covid-19 Global pandemic.
Aviation leaders to discuss challenges facing industry over online broadcast event
Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has joined forces with APEX, international airline association dedicated to advancing passenger experience, to…
What hotel GMs can do now to prepare for the return of Chinese travelers post COVID-19
Last week Anita shared a few post COVID-19 trends and ideas on what hotel GMs can do to get ahead of the game to welcome Chinese travelers post COVID-19. Anita decided to elaborate on her…
Crippled airline industry in US to get $25-billion bailout
US-based airlines have secured as much as USD 25 billion in payroll support from the federal government. The funds are part of a USD 2 trillion relief package signed by Congress in…
Is the world ready for Chinese tourists anytime soon?
This is a follow up article from my last article “Revenge Traveling will happen. The question is when?”
After I published my last article, I got a few people asking me. “Many part of China…
Revenge travelling will happen, the question is WHEN?
Do you know what Chinese are talking now? They are talking about ‘Revenge Spending’ (报复性消费).
5 reasons why you should go on a Pandaw river cruise at least once in your life
Pandaw river cruise is a luxurious experience but personalised at the same time. It all adds to the famous 'Pandaw spirit' that brings so many guests back onboard time and time again.
Virgin Atlantic to waive date change fees for March bookings
To provide greater flexibility for customers with upcoming travel plans, Virgin Atlantic has introduced a new policy to waive the flight date change fee for tickets issued in March. The…
Opinion (Different): Hospitality marketing during the virus outbreak
On February 28, Messe Berlin announced the iconic ITB Berlin will be cancelled, for the first time in history. Then on my Facebook, LinkedIn, the majority of industry associates were…
COVID-19 cancels more than 200,000 flights to, from and within China
Over 200,000 flights have now been cancelled or proactively removed from schedules to, from and within China due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), according to Cirium.
The figure – which…
Marriott sees fourth consecutive year of record expansion in Latin America
Marriott International closed 2019 with record growth, adding 10,000 rooms to its pipeline across 15 brands in the Caribbean and Latin America. The figures mark the company’s fourth…
5 reasons why Air Italy went bankrupt
Below are the five reasons for the demise of Air Italy.
Hahn Air Foundation inaugurates school in Myanmar
Nico Gormsen, general manager of Hahn Air inaugurated the Hahn Air School in Myanmar on behalf of the Hahn Air Foundation. The festive ceremony was attended by almost 500 citizens of the…
Routes Americas 2020 brings together top CEOs in the region
Routes Americas 2020 launches today, promising to bring together a selection of the biggest airline CEOs and decision-makers in the region. The conference is set to be the catalyst for…
The key to tackling the coronavirus
Cooperation between public and private sectors within Travel & Tourism is essential to mitigating the impact of the coronavirus, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council.
Ninh Binh hosts National Tourism Year 2020
Vietnam’s northern province of Ninh Binh will host the 2020 National Tourism Year grand opening celebrations on 22 February. The year’s theme is ‘Hoa Lu – Ancient Capital of a Thousand…
Vietjet links Can Tho with Seoul and Taipei
New-age carrier Vietjet has inaugurated the first two international services connecting Can Tho, the hub city of Mekong Delta region with Taipei and Seoul, the capital cities of Taiwan…
World’s most punctual airlines revealed
The results of OAG Punctuality League 2020 have revealed a comprehensive ranking of the world’s largest airlines and airports for on-time performance (OTP).
Garuda Indonesia takes the…
Korean Air faces the future with new boarding technology
Korean Air has announced the introduction of facial recognition boarding tech in Atlanta, US. As of 1 November, passengers on flight KE036 in Atlanta will be able to board after a facial…
“A perfect match”: Pullman Huizhou Kaisa opens for business
Accor subsidiary Pullman has announced the opening of Pullman Huizhou Kaisa as its 38th hotel in Greater China.
Huizhou is a central city in the Pearl River Delta and enjoys benefits from…
American Express Global Business Travel reveals next-gen airline retailing advancements
American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) announces that with the latest release of its proprietary online booking tool, Neo, it is the first travel management company (TMC) to…
Travel 2 sees a rise in winter sun bookings
Travel 2 is seeing an increase in winter sun bookings and to help agents sell these holidays, the operator has launched its third 'Winter Sun' mini brochure. Produced in conjunction with…
First mother-daughter pilot duo fly high
Aviation, like much of the travel industry, remains a male-dominated space. Even in 2019, female pilots still only account for an estimated 4.4% (or 6,994) of commercial pilots in the US…
Put your Hahns together and say yeah: “20 years of passion and dedication”
The ticketing expert and distribution specialist, Hahn Air, is celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year.
Travel Daily sat down with Hahn Air’s vice president of sales & agency…
First-ever Business Travel MICE procurement event strengthens ITB China’s positioning
The recently organised Business Travel MICE Procurement Conference 2019 - Shanghai Station, jointly hosted by China BT MICE and ITB China, attracted 300 senior industry attendees from…
Vietnam Airlines gets foreign air carrier permit from US
Vietnam Airlines has been awarded a prerequisite Foreign Air Carrier Permit by the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) to operate air transportation of persons, property and mail…
Vietnam Airlines unveils cash and miles payment method
Vietnam Airlines has announced that from 2 September 2019 passengers can combine cash with Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles when buying air tickets – the first scheme of its kind in Vietnam.…
Cruise news: Revolutions, parties, life by the river and more
Making waves on our cruise round-up this week are Celebrity Cruises' revolutionised ship, Silversea's all-inclusive polar expedition packages, sailings by the Mekong Delta and more.
ITE HCMC surpasses record with 350 exhibitors & 30,000 expected visitors for its 15th year
To celebrate its 15th year milestone, the International Travel Expo, Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC) is introducing a bundle of new features and special highlights to make the annual event an…
Reader’s Digest: 50 nicest places in the US revealed
A national crowd-sourced study by Reader’s Digest has revealed the 50 finalists of its third annual search for "The Nicest Place in America".
Virgin Atlantic joins Air France-KLM’s Bluebiz rewards programme
Virgin Atlantic is now part of Bluebiz, a rewards programme for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SME) which also includes KLM, Air France, Delta and Kenya Airways.
“A vote for diversity, dignity and respect” Travelport commits to gender neutral booking code
Travelport has announced that is set all to use a new booking code for non-binary gender passengers when it kicks into action on 1 June.
Coming in the wake of United Airlines decision to…
Aviation round up: Munich Airport gets radical with gnarly competition
This this week’s collection of aviation round up is mixed bag of new routes and announcements but, for the first time ever, it also features skateboarding…rad!
Fred Olsen 2020: The mighty Danube and Luxembourg maiden sailings
Fred Olsen River Cruises has launched a new 2020 programme on its smaller Brabant ship with 26 itineraries, covering 43 ports of call.
Aviation round up: Iron chef’s, Vegas and Cathay snaps up HK Express
This week’s collection of stories descending from on high features a headline grabbing purchase, an Iron Chef and, of course, new routes.
United Airlines unveils meetings portal on Jetstream
United Airlines has launched its meetings portal as part of its Jetstream web offering.
New Distribution Capability (NDC) in air travel: Airlines, GDS and the impact on the industry
Two fundamental needs connect all airlines: revenue and passenger satisfaction.
Invisible walls: US gov’t shutdown cripples travel industry
It is Day 32 of the shutdown and the travel industry is feeling the impact. If the UK is battling Brexit, the US is dealing with the disagreement between President Donald Trump and the US…
Travel tech this week: Google’s voice assistant for airlines and hotels and more
This week, we see airlines and airports investing in various technology to continuously improve travel experience. We also see road transportation companies take great strides to develop…
Cruise news: Keel ceremonies, new year floats and more
We have our eyes not just on the road. But also the air and the sea. The cruise news round up is your weekly guide to the must-know in the cruise industry. Find our what's coming up in the…
The future of airports: Takeaways from Travel Forum in Hong Kong
The Airport Experience: Key to the Future of Travel Forum organised by Plaza Premium Group, on 21 November, 2018 at Hong Kong Maritime Museum brought together a panel of forward-thinking…
Rough riders: IATA introduces real-time turbulence forecasting
IATA (International Air Transport Association) has announced the launch of its new Turbulence Aware tool. The new resource has been developed to strengthen carrier’s ability to forecast,…
#MyVietnam: Vietnam Tourism puts locals in the picture
Vietnam Tourism has announced the launch of a new competition for locals to show off the best parts of their home cities to international visitors, dubbed #MyVietnam.
10 travel trends we may see in the US in 2019
The top travel trends that we will most likely see in 2019, according to Visit The USA.
APAC tourism records fastest growth in international tourist arrivals
UNWTO and GTERC have presented its Asia Tourism Trends Report at the Global Tourism Economy Forum in Macao, China.
“China remains a priority” as Rosewood adds four to Asian network
Hong Kong based luxury hospitality group Rosewood Hotel Group is stepping up its Asia expansion with the opening of four new properties in China, Southeast Asia and India, they announced…
Minor Hotels announces two new M Collection resorts in China
Minor Hotels has signed two new management contracts in China under the company’s M Collection brand of hotels and bespoke travel experiences.
Primera Air bankruptcy: 5 truths why this Danish airline folded its wings
Primera Air shocked everyone last week when it halted all operations following its filing for bankruptcy, leaving thousands of angry passengers and crew stranded throughout North America,…
Hong Kong Airlines adds Macao to network with new TurboJET codeshare
Hong Kong Airlines has announced the addition of Macao to its growing network, through a codeshare agreement with high-speed ferry services company, TurboJET.
Dream Cruises’ World Dream sails maiden voyage from Shenzen homeport
World Dream, Dream Cruises’ German-built, premium megaship, departs from the Shekou Cruise Homeport in Shenzhen on 18 September embarking on a journey to the scenic destinations in Vietnam.
British Airways launches direct flight from London to Pittsburgh
Starting 2 April 2019, British Airways will service a nonstop flight from London to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Going solo? Riviera Travel has you covered with tours and cruises for 2019
UK escorted tour and river cruise company Riviera Travel unveils its new “For Solo Travellers” collection featuring destinations such as China, Morocco, Sicily, Madeira and the Dalmatian…
Seabourn unveils 146-day world cruise
Luxury cruise company Seabourn revealed its latest marquee itinerary this week when it announced the launch of the ultra-luxury 146-day 'World Cruise: Extraordinary Destinations on…
Marriott signs triple deal with Al Murjan Group to expand in Saudi Arabia
Marriott International has signed three deals with the Al Murjan Group, to further strengthen its portfolio in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Walk this way: Give your holidays a step up with BSpoke Tours
There are road tours, cruising tour and scenic flights. But in this article, we’re focusing on the most immersive and active of them all – the walking tour. Here are some walking holidays…
Pandaw announces one-time Asia voyage through southern Burma
Asia cruise pioneer Pandaw has announced a new river and ocean voyage that will explore southern Burma, setting sail on 28 February 28 2019.
Nick Hughes of dnata Travel reveals the company’s plans for the year ahead
Travel Daily catches up with Nick Hughes, sales director of dnata Travel B2B Europe.
Airlines get branded boost with Travelport
Travelport has announced that more than 250 airlines now benefit from its rich content and branding merchandising tool which gives agencies and travel bookers a 'graphically rich experience'…
Marriott web ban is a warning from China
Mariott Int'l suffered the consequences for listing Tibet, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan as separate countries in their online customer survey. What's next?
Super Bowl LII Packages Now On Sale
We are officially 100 days away from Super Bowl LII, which will be played on February 4, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. On Location Experiences (OLE), the official hospitality…
AirAsia connects Macao to Johor Bahru
AirAsia, is continuing its network expansion by introducing Macao to Johor Bahru, Malaysia starting 28 November 2017.
The new Macao-Johor Bahru route with daily direct flights will…
Genting begins river conveyance of World Dream
Genting Cruise Lines has announced the official river conveyance of World Dream, the newest ship for the Dream Cruises fleet.
Taking place on Sunday, 17 September in Papenburg, Germany,…
Brain Waves: Air New Zealand’s robot trial, VR hotel suite in Hong Kong, and more…
Air New Zealand trials robots at Sydney Airport
Air New Zealand has teamed up with CommBank to trial the use of robot customer service agents at Sydney Airport. A five-day experiment…
Las Vegas Welcomes Top Airline Executives During 2017 Boyd Group International Aviation Forecast Summit
LAS VEGAS -- More than 350 airline and airport executives from around the world will return to Las Vegas for the 22nd Annual International Aviation Forecast Summit Aug. 26 – 29, 2017, at…
Malaysian PM launches Langkawi’s new Chinese connection
Malaysia's Prime Minister, Najib Razak, has overseen the launch of AirAsia's new direct flight connecting Langkawi with mainland China.
The low-cost carrier recently commenced the first…
The latest appointments from Jet Airways, Sabre, Rosewood and more
VINAY DUBE has been announced as the new chief executive officer of Jet Airways. An experienced aviation professional with almost three decades of experience, Dube has held roles with…
Guam tourism thrives despite NK bomb threat
Tourists are not being deterred from visiting the Pacific island of Guam, despite North Korean threats to drop bombs close to the US territory.
The island, which forms part of the…
Win a trip to Las Vegas with Gold Medal
Gold Medal has teamed up with Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines to offer agents the chance to win a Las Vegas holiday.
The trip will include five nights at The Cosmopolitan of Las…
Vancouver Island Boasts One of the Most Expensive Luxury Hotels in the World
A resort in Vancouver Island ranks among the most expensive hotels in the world, according to a survey conducted by Luxury-Hotels.com.The survey compared the rates of luxury hotels around…
Brain Waves: the latest innovations including Sabre’s agent chatbot
Sabre develops Facebook chatbot for agents
Sabre has created a new AI-powered Facebook chatbot that leverages Microsoft technology. Two Sabre-connected travel agencies - Dallas-based…
AirAsia celebrates 10 years in Shenzhen
AirAsia has celebrated the 10 anniversary of flying to Shenzhen's Bao’an International Airport.
The low-cost carrier first started operating to the Pearl River Delta city in July…
Four Reasons to Visit Memphis This Year
Editorial by THOR Travel Services and Patricia KaowthumrongIn Tennessee’s largest city, the neighborhoods are packed with live-music joints, the barbecue is some of the best in the world and…
Cambodia’s pre-Angkorian capital recognised by UNESCO
The ancient capital of the Chenla Empire, which flourished in Cambodia's pre-Angkor period up until the early 7th Century, has been recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage site.…
Kirker Holidays offers boutique cruise options
Kirker Holidays has added a new collection of small ship cruises for summer and early autumn departures.
It features boutique vessels and luxury hotel barges – working in partnership…
Kirker Holidays offers boutique cruise options
Kirker Holidays has added a new collection of small ship cruises for summer and early autumn departures.
It features boutique vessels and luxury hotel barges - working in partnership…
Travel 2 launches Summer Sun mini brochure
Travel 2 has released its 2017 Summer Sun mini brochure ahead of the busy booking period.
The brochure is a guide for agents selling last minute summer holidays and includes deals from…
Virgin Atlantic introduces Heathrow – Las Vegas flights for CES 2018
Virgin Atlantic is set to operate four flights between London Heathrow and Las Vegas in January next year.
In conjunction with joint venture partner Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic is…
Brain Waves: a car parking robot, fingerprint boarding passes, and more
Stan the robot employed for airport car parking
Travellers using airport meet and greet or valet services could soon have their cars parked by a robot. A new innovation from Stanley…
Q&A – Pauline Cheung – Plaza Premium Lounges
Travel Daily UK catches up with Pauline Cheung to hear about the Plaza Premium Lounges at London Heathrow Airport
Tell us a bit about Plaza Premium Lounges - when did it launch, from…
Asian air route updates: new flights from JAL, Air Astana, China Southern and more…
China Southern adds Shenzhen's first link to Melbourne
Where? Shenzhen (China) to Melbourne (Australia)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately (rising to three times a week on 3 July…
Marriott opens two hotels per week in Asia Pacific
Marriott International is on track for a strong year in Asia Pacific, with nearly 80 hotels targeted to open, adding 19,000 new rooms to the region.
In addition, the hotel group will…
The Gambia Experience launches Nov 2017-Oct 2018 brochure
The Gambia Experience has announced the launch of its 2017/18 season brochure which marks its 30th year as the destination specialist to The Gambia.
Featuring a choice of package and…
Brain Waves: Virtual flight bookings, biometric baggage drops, and more…
Amadeus creates virtual booking experience
Navitaire, a subsidiary of Amadeus, has created a new solution that allows customers to complete their entire travel booking in Virtual Reality.…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Norwegian, Spring, Air China and more…
Spring adds low-cost link between key Asian cities
Where? Shanghai Pudong (China) to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? Spring Airlines
Why?…
World could be served by just “10-12 airlines”
The world’s skies could be dominated by just 10-12 airlines in future, if ownership regulations are relaxed.
In a panel discussion at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit in Dublin, Henrik…
Win VIP Take That tickets with Gold Medal
Gold Medal are giving nine agents the chance to see Take That LIVE at The O2 Arena on 6 June 2017.
The tour operator is teaming up with Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines to promote the…
PETA’s tips for helping animals while traveling
Compassion never takes a vacation, and people who help animals at home often want to do so while they're traveling. Whether it's where we stay or what we wear, what we eat or the sights we…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Korean Air, Vietjet, Air Canada and more…
Korean Air connects Seoul with Spain
Where? Seoul (South Korea) to Barcelona (Spain)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? Korean Air
Why? Rising demand for flights…
Traveling with Pets: Q&A with Dr. Danielle Bernal, Staff Veterinarian Wellness Natural Pet Food
We talk with Dr. Danielle Bernal, a Veterinarian who talks to us about essentials and when traveling with a pet and some places to check out with your four legged pal. Q: Tell us about…
2017’s Best & Worst Airlines – WalletHub Report
With the busy summer travel season making its approach, WalletHub released its report on 2017’s Best & Worst Airlines to help consumers save as much time, money and aggravation as…
Jet adds European links from Chennai, Bengaluru
Jet Airways will start flying direct from Chennai and Bengaluru to Europe later this year, with the launch of two new long-haul routes.
Commencing 29 October 2017, the Indian carrier…
Brain Waves: NASA-inspired bedding, remote baggage drops, and more…
AccorHotels enables mood-based searching
AccorHotels has started enabling guests to search for stays based on what kind of mood they are in. Whether they are feeling romantic, chilled out…
Jet boosts US-India links with Virgin Atlantic
A new agreement will come into force this week that will enhance connectivity between India and the US.
On Wednesday 19 April 2017, Jet Airways will start partnering with UK-based…
Discovering Brazil’s historic northeast
Refreshed by the natural wonders of the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, travel specialists took a three-hour drive to the historic city of São Luís, before heading back to Fortaleza for…
Dunes, lagoons and enchanting estuaries
Thrumming humidity, tropical sunshine and stupendous scenery: travel specialists spent the mid-week section of the TAP/Del Bianco fam trip to northeast Brazil traversing a range of terrain -…
TAP/Del Bianco seduce travel specialists on Brazil’s northeast coast
Gliding and bouncing over undulating dunes in 4x4s, a convoy of travel specialists on last week’s UK-based fam trip to the coast of northeast Brazil, covered over 600km of tropical terrain…
Q&A With CheapAir.com CEO: Summer Travel, Industry Trends & Best Fare Deals
CEO Jeff Klee started CheapAir.com in 1989 from his college dorm room after getting a crash course in the airline industry from planning his own backpacking trip through Europe on a…
Virgin Australia kicks off new trans-Pacific route
Virgin Australia launched a new trans-Pacific route this week, flying direct between Melbourne and Los Angeles.
The inaugural service departed at 1130 on 4 April 2017 and landed at…
Virgin Atlantic showcases 787 Dreamliner on Heathrow-Seattle route
Virgin Atlantic is flying a new daily service between London Heathrow and Seattle replacing the flight currently operated by joint venture partner Delta Air Lines.
The new service,…
John Borghetti leads Virgin Australia into bright new era
After six years at the helm of Virgin Australia, John Borghetti is as charming, polished and passionate about the airline as ever. He has led the company through many substantial challenges,…
China Southern in tie-up talks with US airline
China Southern Airlines is in talks with American Airlines over a possible tie-up, according to reports.
Reuters said this week that the agreement could involve the US carrier taking…
TSA PreCheck & CLEAR to Expand
Soon it will be easier for travelers to avoid lines at airport security by utilizing the Transportation Security Administration’s PreCheck and the private trusted-traveler program CLEAR at…
New ferry port to boost tourism on Vietnam’s prison island
The Vietnamese islands of Con Dao, which were once home to a notorious French colonial prison camp, will soon be more accessible.
Vietnamese news service NDO reports that construction…
Asian air route updates: Air China, Thai Smile, SpiceJet and more
SpiceJet links South Asian mega-cities
Where? Kolkata (India) to Dhaka (Bangladesh)
When? Daily, effective 23 March 2017
Who? SpiceJet
Why? Low-cost carrier creates a short…
In-flight Wi-Fi reaches new top speed
In-flight Wi-Fi will be faster than ever in future, after major provider Gogo revealed that its connectivity has reached a new top speed.
The company has taken the performance of its…
Spotlight on Pedro Ceron, changing the game with Tampa Bay Travel Massive
New Travel Massive Chapter focuses on changing the game in Tampa Bay
Pedro Ceron is a travel industry veteran and is joined in this interview by the Game Changer host and fellow industry…
New Chinese passenger airline launches in Harbin
A new passenger airline took to the skies in northeast China on Friday (10 February 2017), Xinhua reports.
Longjiang Airlines, which is based in Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang…
Multiple new beach resorts to be developed in Myanmar
Authorities in Arakan state, which runs along the west coast of Myanmar, have proposed the development of nine new beach resorts, the independent Irrawaddy news site reports.
Arakan…
APH survey compares relative value of low-priced economy airfares
Long-haul airlines are starting to compete against the low-cost carriers by introducing ‘Basic Economy’ fares, however, even though these tickets may offer a lower price, some also impose…
Eight reasons not to miss Business Travel Show 2017
Keynote presentations from travel and technology visionaries Travis Bogard, Global Head of Uber Enterprise, and Wade Jones, Interim President, Sabre Travel Network, who will…
The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2017 Announced by Travel + Leisure
Global List of the Most Exciting Places to Visit in the Year Ahead Features Seven U.S. Destinations
Cincinnati, Ohio; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Bermuda; Rotterdam, Netherlands; La…
Coming to San Francisco in 2017
The year 2017 in San Francisco will be a time of welcoming the new and unique while celebrating the richness of the past. Here are some of the major highlights: 50th Anniversary of the…
Carnival Cruise Line Names Sean Kenny Senior Vice President And Chief Information Officer
Sean Kenny, has been named senior vice president and chief information officer for Miami-based Carnival Cruise Line. Kenny begins January 15 and will report to James Heaney, chief financial…
Records tumble as HKIA traffic soars
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) achieved another record-breaking year in 2016, experiencing its highest ever levels of passenger traffic, flight movements and cargo traffic.
Last…
Five Must Visit Countries in Southern Africa
The African continent is usually visited by region, due to its vast size, and also inherently different travel experiences. As such, tourists will either head to East Africa (Kenya,…
Shanghai Disney taps Chinese university talent
Shanghai Disney Resort has launched a new talent training programme in partnership with several Chinese universities and colleges.
Xinhua reports that the Shanghai Disney Resort Talent…
Qantas retains World’s Safest Airline title for fourth year running
AirlineRatings.com, the world's only safety and product rating website, has announced its top 20 safest airlines for 2017 from the 425 it monitors, with Australian airline Qantas topping the…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Jeju, Gran Canaria, Can Tho and Casablanca
Ramada Encore Jeju Seongsan
Location: Jeju, South Korea’s popular resort island
Grade: Midscale
Keys: 273
Facilities: Rooftop pool, fitness and business centres, and an…
2017 Travel Trend Forecast by CheapAir
Check out CheapAir’s 2017 travel trend forecast below: 1. New airfare options – In 2017, airlines will continue their efforts to “de-commoditize” their offerings. More than ever, travelers…
Pandaw explores uncharted waters in Borneo
Pandaw, the Asian river cruise company, has revealed plans to launch its first sailings in a remote part of Borneo.
The company confirmed that the newly-renamed Kapuas Pandaw vessel will…
Jet flies first class to Amsterdam
Jet Airways will upgrade its Delhi-Amsterdam services next month with the introduction of a new aircraft featuring its first class cabin.
Effective 12 January 2017, the Indian airline…
The latest industry appointments
NATSUKO KIMURA has been hired as HomeAway's new country head for Japan. Ms Kimura has many years of experience in marketing and e-commerce, including her most recent role at Expedia,…
Virgin to boost West Coast transatlantic connections
Virgin Atlantic in conjunction with its joint venture partner, Delta Air Lines is making changes to its summer 2017 schedule, offering a third daily London Heathrow (LHR) to Los Angeles…
SkyTeam unveils major new lounge in Beijing
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, is on the verge of launching a major new lounge at Beijing’s Capital International Airport.
The new 800m² facility will open in the coming weeks,…
Bigger jets boost Jet
Jet Airways carried more passengers in the second quarter of its financial year, driven by the deployment of larger aircraft.
The Indian airline boarded a total of 6.77 million…
Jet adds trans-Atlantic links from London
Jet Airways will now offer passengers more trans-Atlantic connections thanks to an expanded codeshare partnership with Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic.
Effective 2 November, Jet…
Air India launches world’s longest flight
Air India has flown into the record books by operating the world's longest commercial flight.
The national carrier has switched its Delhi-San Francisco service, which had previously…
Real-time bag tracking to save air transport industry $3bn
The global deployment of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, which can accurately track passengers’ baggage in real time across key points in the journey, can enable the air…
Kate Middleton effect boosts tourism to Canada
Hotels.com™ has seen searches to Canada increase by more than 60% in the last five days compared to the previous year, since it was reported that the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge…
Jet to offer trans-Atlantic connections from Paris
Jet Airways will start offering connections from India to North America via Paris next month, following a revision of its schedules.
Effective 30 October 2016, flight 9W124 will…
Virgin Australia spreads wings east and west
Virgin Australia has revealed plans to revise and expand its long-haul routes, both east across the Pacific and west across the Indian Ocean.
Commencing in 2017, the airline will…
New lounge for Heathrow T3
Airport Lounge Development (ALD), a subsidiary of Collinson Group, and Swissport are to launch a new lounge at Heathrow Terminal 3 in response to a significant increase in demand for lounge…
Korean Air adds 150+ American routes
Korean Air has entered into a major new agreement that will see more than 150 routes in the Americas added to its route map.
The company has expanded its alliance with Delta Air…
Face to face: Robert Keysselitz, managing director, AVIAREPS UK
Robert Keysselitz tells TDUK how the business takes a holistic approach to business, providing clients with one-stop shop for specialised marketing, tourism, aviation, events and…
US-Cuba flights resume after 50 years
History was made this week when a US airline operated a commercial flight to Cuba for the first time in more than half a century.
Diplomatic ties between the two countries were severed in…
Dream Cruises unveils inaugural itineraries
Dream Cruises, the new high-end Asian cruise line being launched by Genting Hong Kong, has unveiled the details of its first ever voyages.
Due to set sail in April 2017 aboard the…
Beijing’s new airport to become SkyTeam hub
Two of China's biggest airlines have agreed to move their operations to Beijing's new airport, when it opens in 2019.
China Eastern and China Southern Airlines, both of which are…
New route to see rise in UK visitors to Seattle
Seattle is expected to be one of the fastest growing US destinations for UK travellers in 2017 with a Virgin Atlantic direct non-stop daily flight scheduled for launch in March (replacing…
HKIA kicks off huge third runway project
The huge project to develop a third runway at Hong Kong International Airport got underway this week.
The so-called '3RS' development is expected run for eight years, with completion…
AVIAREPS teams up with Viator for online tours and activities
AVIAREPS, the global leader in tourism, aviation and hospitality representation with 57 offices in 45 countries around the world, has appointed Viator, a TripAdvisor company and the leading…
Qatar Airways celebrates capacity increases
Qatar Airways has celebrated capacity increases across its global network as three of the airline’s destinations received upgraded aircraft commencing 1 July, the same day the airline…
Middle East generated 188 million air passengers in 2015
The Middle East commanded a 5.3% market share of the world aviation market in 2015 with 188.2 million passengers, an increase of 8.1% of 2014 figures, according to the latest International…
Virgin Atlantic celebrates 16 years in Delhi
Virgin Atlantic is celebrating 16 years of flying from London to Delhi this month.
Since the launch of the route on 5 July, 2000, the airline has flown more than two million passengers.…
India’s domestic air passenger growth world’s fastest
India had the fastest domestic air passenger growth in the world in 2015, the latest International Air Transport Association (IATA) figures have revealed.
Domestic passenger traffic…
DXB ranked third busiest airport in the world
Dubai International (DXB) ranked as the third busiest airport in the world for total passenger traffic in 2015, the latest report from ACI has revealed.
The airport jumped three slots…
Travel Leaders UK names new president
Travel Leaders UK, comprised of Protravel International UK and Tzell UK, has named airline industry veteran Gail Grimmett as its new president.
Additionally, industry veteran Ade…
Virgin Atlantic names new VP of UK Sales
Virgin Atlantic has announced that Emma Jones will be joining the airline as VP UK Sales in August.
In her new role, Emma will report to Joe Thompson SVP, Global Sales and Distribution…
Bombardier delivers first ever CSeries aircraft
Bombardier has celebrated the delivery of its first CSeries aircraft.
Launch customer SWISS has welcomed the new regional jet in an event attended by Bombardier’s employees,…
Face to face: Arno Delport, sales & marketing manager at Acacia Africa
What trends are they seeing in terms of UK visitors? Where are they going? What kind of experiences are they looking for?
Experiential travel is a key driver of tourism.…
Face to face: Toby McCarrick, executive director of the Great Lakes USA
What trends are you seeing in terms of UK visitors? (inbound visitor data would be helpful). Where are they going? What kind of experiences are they looking for?
More and more of UK…
The latest industry appointments
JOHN BRUNS has been named as the new president of Boeing China, effective 1 July. He will be based in Beijing. A company veteran, Bruns initially joined McDonnell Douglas in 1986 and…
Yaana Ventures launches new community tourism initiative for students
Yaana Ventures has announced the launch of GROUND, a new community tourism development initiative.
GROUND will aim to help local communities in Asia by engaging with the student travel…
Airlines look to boost halal-certified food
In a recent development, there has been a growing demand for halal-certified food by airlines.
This is encouraging suppliers worldwide to develop new products and enhance their…
Wendy Wu discounts 2016 Asian tours
Asia tour operator Wendy Wu Tours has launched its Big Asia Sale offering savings of up to £1000 per couple on fully escorted tours departing from June to December to China, Vietnam,…
Qatar Airways reveals first A380 destination in China
Qatar Airways has announced plans to fly its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, to China for the first time.
On 1 July 2016, the Doha-based carrier will deploy the double-decker jet on…
达美航空将高速WiFi推广至600架飞机
近日，美国达美航空（Delta Air Lines）正式推出了扩张计划，将把Gogo的最新最快机上WiFi技术应用到整个飞机机队里。
2Ku新系统将于未来几年内，被推广至美航空超过600架飞机上，包括达美航空整个长线国际航班。Gogo的2Ku科技将在全球提供持续的、不被打断的覆盖，包括海洋上空。…
Marriott makes debut in Chinese industrial hub
Marriott International has expanded its portfolio in mainland China with the launch of its first ever hotel in Taizhou, an industrial city in the Yangtze Delta region.
The new…