The St. Regis Almasa Opens Its Doors In Egypt’s New Administrative Capital
St. Regis Hotels and Resorts, part of Marriott International, announced the opening of The St. Regis Almasa with the rebranding of the Almasa Hotel. Located in the New Administrative Capital of Egypt, The St. Regis Almasa is poised to become the best address in the heart of the up-and-coming city, which is slated to be […]
Canary Island cruise season until the middle of May 2021, AIDA Cruises
ROSTOCK, Germany — AIDA Cruises announced it is extending its cruise season around the Canary Islands with AIDAperla until the middle of May 2021. The start and destination port of the seven-day voyages is Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain. AIDA Cruises has implemented a comprehensive set of enhanced health and safety protocols for guests and crew members utilized […]
Lufthansa Group prepares for strong demand growth in 2021 after operating loss of 5.5 billion euros
Cost reductions further accelerated and operating cash drain limited to around 300 million euros per month in the fourth quarter Carsten Spohr: “Internationally recognized, digital vaccination and test certificates must take the place of travel bans and quarantine” Lufthansa Group Airlines prepared to offer up to 70 percent of capacity again in the short term […]
January Passenger Demand Falls Further
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that passenger traffic fell in January 2021, both compared to pre-COVID levels (January 2019) and compared to the immediate month prior (December 2020). Because comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly results are distorted by the extraordinary impact of COVID-19, unless otherwise noted all comparisons are to January 2019 […]
Qatar Airways Named World’s Best Airline by Leading Online Travel Agent Edreams
DOHA, Qatar — Qatar Airways has been acknowledged for its performance during the global pandemic as the best airline in the world by eDreams, one of Europe’s largest online travel agents. The accolade drew on feedback from over 61,000 customers across 667 airlines awarding marks for service quality not only on board, but throughout each customer […]
Etihad Airways and HUB71 sign MOU to boost global tech ecosystem in Abu Dhabi
Etihad to be official airline partner of Hub71, a flagship initiative of Ghadan 21 More than 100 startups in Hub71’s growing ecosystem will have access to Etihad’s award-winning products and services, at special rates Etihad to collaborate with Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem to pursue innovative projects alongside expanding startup community Abu Dhabi, United Arab […]
Emirates offering more space and privacy for Economy Class customers with new option to purchase empty adjoining seats
Dubai, UAE, 01 March 2021 – Emirates’ Economy Class customers can now enjoy even more personal space and privacy onboard with the ability to purchase up to three empty adjoining seats on their flight. These seats will be offered to all Economy Class customers holding a confirmed booking. Customers will not be able to pre-book empty seats, […]
American Airlines and Deloitte Pioneer Market-Based Solution to Reduce Carbon Emissions from Air Travel
FORT WORTH, Texas ― American Airlines and Deloitte announced an innovative collaboration to advance the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to reduce emissions from aviation. The SAF emissions agreement between Americans and Deloitte reduces life cycle emissions from aviation by 3,050 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2), which is equivalent to approximately 10,000 passengers […]
Hyatt House Nashville Airport Celebrates Official Opening
128 Rooms Hyatt House hotel located at the Nashville Airport NASHVILLE, TN (February 25, 2021) – Hyatt House Nashville Airport announced today its official opening. The new four-story, 128-room hotel offers business and leisure travelers an open, intuitive design, casual atmosphere, and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi, 24-hour food offerings and the 24-hour fitness center. […]
Southwest Airlines Service To Destin/Ft. Walton, Florida, And Bozeman, Montana, To Begin In May 2021
Southwest Airlines announced the flexibility and value of Southwest Airlines® now benefit both visitors and hometown travelers booking late spring and summer travel to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) in Florida and Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) in Montana. Southwest® service to both destinations begins in May 2021. “We’re adding another destination in the West, our first in Montana, and bringing additional access to the beaches of Northwest […]
