Mystery Travel Takes Off Date: 2024-07-12 10:09:42 Order: 0 “Mystery Travel” company Pack Up & Go has booked 40,000 travellers, who provide their interests, budget and timing, who travel to unknown, curated destinations. Tourism
Delta’s Profit Down 29% Due to Higher Costs and Lower Fares Date: 2024-07-12 10:09:10 Order: 0 While Delta earned $1.31 billion in the second quarter, higher costs and the discounting of low base fares across the industry sent Delta's profit down 29%. Airline
Alaska Airlines Removes Boeing 737 Door Blowout Aircraft Date: 2024-07-12 10:08:29 Order: 0 Alaska Airlines confirmed Boeing has bought back the 737 MAX-9 with the door blowout issue, and they have in turn agreed to purchase a B737-10 to add to their fleet. Airline
SAS Enters Codeshare Pact with Air France-KLM Date: 2024-07-12 10:07:58 Order: 0 Ahead of its Skyteam Alliance switch for September, SAS and Air France have entered into a codeshare agreement. They will each have access to 33 more destinations. Airline
Smuggler Caught with 104 Snakes in Pants Date: 2024-07-12 10:07:14 Order: 0 104 Snakes were found in six canvas bags attached inside the pants of a trafficker attempting to smuggle them across a border in China. More News
Best Caribbean Moments and Why You Need to Go Soon Date: 2024-07-12 10:05:38 Order: 0 Open Jaw's Jim Byers shares both funny and heart-warming encounters he’s had over years of Caribbean visits, such as an invitation to imbibe the uplifting powers of Bambu. He also makes a... Byers Report
TLN Adds 20+ Canadian Agencies, Driving $70M in 2024 Sales Date: 2024-07-12 10:05:17 Order: 0 Travel Leaders Network welcomed 20 new Canadian travel agencies to its membership roster in the first half of the year. Retail
Demand for Advisors Not Slowing Down Date: 2024-07-11 09:16:06 Order: 0 The more consumers use advisors, the more they realize they need them, says a TMR report, citing the need for more to enter the field as experienced advisors start to retire. More News
Larger Jets Give Air Canada Expanded Seat Capacity to Las Vegas Date: 2024-07-11 09:14:43 Order: 0 Starting 17SEP, Air Canada 787-9 wide body will fly from YYZ to LAS, taking over from the smaller 787-8 Dreamliner, which returns 03SEP after a two-month hiatus. Airline
No Airline Compensation for 2023 WestJet Delay Caused by Labour Dispute Date: 2024-07-11 09:12:33 Order: 0 A tribunal ruled that a Kelowna couple isn’t entitled to refund after their WS flight was cancelled due to a potential strike, raising questions about mechanics' strike payouts. Airline
Aer Lingus Pilots Agree to Suspend Industrial Action Date: 2024-07-11 09:09:55 Order: 0 The work-to-rule campaign by Aer Lingus pilots is on hold until the outcome of a ballot on new pay offer. The ballot is open from 18JUL and closes on 23JUL. Airline
Atlantis Paradise Island Unveils $150M Renovation Date: 2024-07-11 09:08:28 Order: 0 The Royal towers of Atlantis on Paradise Island undergo room refurbishments as part of a USD $150 million reno, which also includes a “redefined” casino and new restaurant. Hotels/Resorts
Hilton Adds 400 Boutique Hotels Date: 2024-07-11 09:07:03 Order: 0 Hilton’s partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) is live, adding nearly 400 boutique hotels, allowing 190 million Hilton Honors members to earn and redeem. Hotels/Resorts
Collette's 2025 Showcase and New Tours Announced Date: 2024-07-11 09:06:25 Order: 0 Collette has announced 12 new guest tours covering Europe, Africa, North and South America, and 23 showcase stops across Australia as they reveal their 2025 brochure. Operators
MeetMeOnboard App Connects LGBTQ+ Cruise Passengers Date: 2024-07-11 09:05:21 Order: 0 The MeetMeOnBoard app will help LGBTQ+ cruisers select cruises, create communities, and plan events before and while onboard a cruise. Cruise
