The departure of Air Canada flight AC1810 from Toronto to Cancun today marked the return of Air Canada Rouge to the skies.“Air Canada Rouge remains an important part of our overall strategy i…
BVI entry requirements include three-phase Covid testing
The British Virgin Islands outlined the steps it will take to admit international visitors when it reopens its borders Dec. 1.“The protocols are tailored to allow visitors to experience a saf…
JetBlue is the latest airline to retreat from seat blocking
The days of airlines blocking seats to make passengers feel safer about flying during the pandemic are coming closer to an end.JetBlue is the latest to indicate it is rethinking the issue. A spokes…
Public support for cruising’s return was overwhelming, CDC says
A vast majority of respondents to the CDC’s request for public input on the resumption of passenger cruising in the U.S., about 75%, expressed support for the industry’s return, the CDC…
Harvard team: Covid risk on planes is lower than grocery stores
The risk of Covid-19 transmission on airplanes is lower than the transmission risk in other common settings such as grocery stores and indoor restaurants, according to an analysis by Harvard Univer…
DOT approves Delta-WestJet venture — with conditions
The DOT has tentatively approved a planned antitrust-immune joint venture between Delta and Canada’s WestJet. However, the two carriers would have to surrender landing slots at New York&rsquo…
Circa Resort & Casino embodies fun and energy of Vegas
LAS VEGAS — Sin City’s storied past is gloriously present in the vibrant art and meticulous design of the Circa Resort & Casino, opening here Oct. 28.The first newbuild hotel-casino…
Microsoft to provide Alaska Air with sustainable fuel
Microsoft, working with Alaska Airlines, will begin purchasing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for employee travel between its Seattle-area headquarters and Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Jose,…
American Airlines reports huge loss for third quarter
American Airlines has reported third-quarter revenue of $3.2 billion, down 73 per cent year-over-year on a 59 per cent year-over-year reduction in total available seat miles.The US giant confirmed …
Sonesta’s U.S. scale-up: New hotels will grow the brand by nearly 325%
Sonesta may not yet be a household name, but with Sonesta International Hotels Corp. recently adding more than 200 former InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Marriott International hotels to it…