How Will Southwest Airlines’ New Boarding Policy Work? Date: 2024-08-01 10:34:07 Order: 0 Southwest has run simulation-based boarding trials to ensure the switch to assigned seating won't slow things down. The new system aims to improve boarding times. Airline
“NDC is Here to Stay” A Travel Advisor’s Blueprint for Success Date: 2024-08-01 10:33:21 Order: 0 Best practices for making the most of NDC include understanding its benefits (lower fares/reduced debit memos), creating an air desk, and preparing for future implications. Airline
Air Canada Foundation Golf Tourney Raises $1.4M for Children’s Charities Date: 2024-08-01 10:08:00 Order: 0 The business community came together to support the 12th annual Air Canada Foundation Golf Tournament, raising a record-breaking CAD $1.4 million to support the health and well-being of... Airline
Porter Adds Palm Springs and San Diego from Toronto Date: 2024-08-01 10:06:11 Order: 0 Porter is expanding its service to California with non-stop flights from Toronto-Pearson to San Diego year-round starting 09DEC, and to Palm Springs as a winter seasonal service starting... Airline
Airlines Suspend Middle East Service as Tensions Put Region On Edge Date: 2024-08-01 10:03:43 Order: 0 The delicate balance of the travel industry is once again affected by global events a world away as airlines pause flights to parts of the Middle East amidst fears of a wider regional war. Airline
TTAND & Fans Bid Fond Farewell to Penny Martin Date: 2024-08-01 09:55:16 Order: 0 It was Penny’s party, and she could have cried if she wanted. But Penny drank up the love at the Toronto surprise, which was chockablock with smiling well-wishers and industry friends.... On the Town
Sandals to Close Emerald Bay for Conversion to Beaches Exuma Date: 2024-07-31 14:52:35 Order: 0 Sandals announced the closure of Emerald Bay on 15AUG to begin the transformation to ‘Beaches Exuma’. Couples who grew up with the romantic Exuma resort are no doubt pleased with the... Hotels/Resorts
Travel Industry Joins Crusade Against Human Trafficking Date: 2024-07-31 10:56:05 Order: 0 With more victims of human trafficking being transported by air, awareness in transportation hubs is critical in the fight against human trafficking. Please read about the HELP signals and... More News Tourism
Venice’s Large Group Tour Ban to Start 01AUG Date: 2024-07-31 10:12:07 Order: 0 Starting 01AUG, Venice group tours cannot exceed 25 people, and guides are banned from using loudspeakers on the streets to reduce overcrowding and noise pollution. Tourism
Appeals Court Blocks Biden Airline ‘Junk Fees’ Rule Date: 2024-07-31 10:11:28 Order: 0 A U.S. federal court temporarily blocked Biden’s rule requiring airlines to disclose extra fees.“DOT will continue defending our rule that protects consumers from surprise fees.” Airline
Delta Expects USD $500M Hit From CrowdStrike Outage Date: 2024-07-31 10:10:15 Order: 0 Delta says it has "no choice" but to sue after the CrowdStrike outage cost the airline millions in revenue and passenger compensation. Airline
JetBlue’s Bold Move: Stop Chasing Biz Travellers, Cut Costs, And Downsize to Profits Date: 2024-07-31 10:09:08 Order: 0 JetBlue is reducing plans to buy planes, deferring orders past 2030, and dropping 50 routes. It says it will focus on the “core franchises” of leisure customers. Airline
Sand From the Sahara Desert Causing Lull in Atlantic Hurricane Season Date: 2024-07-31 10:08:43 Order: 0 Scientists say the lull in the Atlantic hurricane season due to tiny grains of sand from the Sahara Desert which disrupt the formation of tropical storms could soon end. More News
Disney Destiny Reveal: New Spaces Themed on Heroes and Villains Date: 2024-07-31 10:08:12 Order: 0 Disney Destiny will include a ‘Lion King’ dining experience, confectionary themed to Pixar's 'The Incredibles' and suites with elements from 'Hercules' and 'The Incredibles.' Cruise
U.S. Softens Language on Crime in Updated Jamaica Travel Advisory Date: 2024-07-31 10:07:27 Order: 0 The U.S. updated its travel advisory for Jamaica, maintaining the destination's Level 3 advisory while noting that tourist areas are experiencing lower rates of violent crime. Tourism
