v> As airlines return to the skies, they are introducing new flights between key city combos. United Airlines, for example, just announced new direct flights between Washington Dulles Airport and Cape Town, becoming the first airline to provide nonstop roundtrip service from our nation's capital to South Africa. The U.S. Department of Transportation granted the […]
Society has been talking about bleisure travel for years, the portmanteau of “business” and “leisure” that often sees a business traveler extend a trip for leisure purposes. And while the appetite for bleisure travel remains strong among employees — in many cases stronger than before the pandemic — the concept has changed in both name […]
Delta Air Lines has consolidated its corporate and travel agency tools and services under one umbrella, the company announced Tuesday. Dubbed Delta Business, the new brand is based on customer advisory group feedback that began pre-pandemic, according to the company. Customers primarily wanted clarity to understand all the tools and products available, and “we will […]
In an effort to get out of the financial hole many companies find themselves in since the pandemic, some are charging ancillary fees that make event planners furious. Asking upfront doesn’t always guarantee that there will be no surprises, but with the proper knowledge and verbiage, some are getting them lifted. Nothing produces a reaction […]
The end is in sight for a project that leaders hope will cut down on traffic outside one of the nation’s busiest airports. Construction crews are nearing completion of the multibillion-dollar project to significantly upgrade public transportation at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). LAX unveiled the first of 44 cars that will comprise the highly […]
The final two gates in New York LaGuardia Airport's new Terminal B have opened. In addition, the final section of a new aircraft taxiway is open. "Today's announcement marks the completion of a remarkable journey that culminated in an award-winning, 21st century facility at Terminal B, and we couldn't be prouder," said Port Authority of […]
A new study found demand in the cruise industry is rebounding after the devastation of the coronavirus pandemic and associated travel restrictions. According to a survey from Cruiseline.com and Shipmate, 69 percent of respondents reported they have previously been on at least seven or more sailings, 17 percent with four to six cruises, eight percent […]
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed that all new commercial airplanes be outfitted with a second barrier to the flight deck as an extra security measure to prevent intrusion into the cockpit. "Each additional layer of safety matters. Protecting flight crews help keep our system the safest in the world," FAA Acting Administrator Billy […]
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JetBlue Airways on Thursday announced it would purchase Spirit Airlines, a combination that would create America's fifth-largest airline. The announcement comes a day after Spirit pulled the plug on a deal to merge with Frontier. JetBlue had been pursuing a hostile bid for Spirit even while Spirit sought shareholder approval for a lower-priced deal with […]
