American Airlines has confirmed it now expects the Boeing 737 Max to remain grounded until at least September 3rd.The Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier had previously removed the aircraft type from i…
Travel Leaders adds video capability to lead-generation tool
FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — Travel Leaders Network introduced the latest version of its online lead-generation program — Agent Profiler Plus — during its annual EDGE conference at the …
Fosun in Thomas Cook acquisition talks
Thomas Cook has confirmed that it is in discussions with Fosun about a potential takeover deal.The news follows receipt of a preliminary approach from the Chinese conglomerate for the struggling, U…
With Cuba calls suddenly banned, cruise lines make changes at sea
Cruise lines began tearing up their Cuba itineraries a day after the Trump administration’s decision to immediately halt authorizations for cruise travel to the island from the United States.…
Tough first quarter for three big hotel markets
NEW YORK — The first quarter was a disappointment for three of the largest hotel markets in the U.S.New York, Chicago and Philadelphia all had significant declines in revenue per available ro…
Air Force One touches down at London Stansted
London Stansted Airport has once again welcomed Air Force One, as United States president Donald Trump arrived at the start of his state visit to the UK.Touching down shortly before 09:00, the pres…
American Airlines doubles St. Kitts service
American Airlines will fly a second weekly non-stop flight from New York’s John F. K International Airport to St. Kitts on Wednesdays, complementing the carrier’s existing non-stop Satu…
Traditional airlines drive increase in customer satisfaction
Customer satisfaction for North American airlines is up for the eighth consecutive year, according to the 2019 edition of the J.D. Power North American Airline Satisfaction Survey.Overall satisfact…
Countdown to space tourism
Virgin Galactic’s recently announced move to Spaceport America signals the long-awaited final countdown to the launch of Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic space tourism venture.In New M…
Amadeus sees more room to grow in North America
Amadeus attributed its nearly 15% jump in North American air bookings in the first quarter to its continued investment in the market, which it said was its fastest-growing region.Amadeus’ tra…