8 Things I Learned While Visiting The Bahamas Date: 2024-03-19 11:45:03 Order: 0 Open Jaw’s Martha Chapman just returned from five days in the Bahamas, having experienced the various islands reports on her top eight finds. On Location Tourism
United Airlines CEO Tries to Reassure Customers Airline is Safe Despite Recent Incidents Date: 2024-03-19 11:31:15 Order: 0 United’s CEO says the airline is reviewing recent incidents and will use what it learns to “inform” safety training and procedures. Airline
Improving Services for Air Passengers with Disabilities: Transport Canada Date: 2024-03-19 11:28:33 Order: 0 Transport Canada and Employment and Social Development will co-host the first Air Accessibility Summit on 09MAY to address challenges for pax with disabilities. Airline
Is Boeing Headed for a Buffett Bailout? Activists Want CEO Removed Date: 2024-03-19 11:23:49 Order: 0 Boeing has been criticized for prioritizing efficiency and cost-cutting over thoroughness and safety. Activists say "a change in leadership seems necessary." Airline
Egypt Tourism Chief: Israel-Hamas War Drags Down Growth Date: 2024-03-19 11:20:37 Order: 0 Fall 2023 saw "mass cancellations" in bookings to Egypt due to the war between Israel and Hamas; operators say bookings are still a fraction of what they should be. Tourism
Celestyal Expands 2025 Programme Due to ‘Unprecedented’ Demand Date: 2024-03-19 11:18:01 Order: 0 Celestyal has expanded its 2025 program, adding extra Heavenly Adriatic and Desert Days itineraries aboard Celestyal Journey, departing on 22MAR and 25MAR 2025. Cruise
Hilton Set to Step Up Expansion Globally Date: 2024-03-19 11:15:08 Order: 0 Graduate Hotels will soon join Hilton's lifestyle portfolio catering to localized college/university demographic travel experiences, available for booking later this year. Hotels/Resorts
Rocky Mountaineer Founder Appoints Son, Tristan Armstrong, as CEO Date: 2024-03-19 10:37:38 Order: 0 Rocky Mountaineer is looking to the second generation as the company celebrates its 34th year of operations. Tristan Armstrong, son of Founder Peter Armstrong, has been appointed chief... More News People
Railbookers Sees Runaway Demand in Canada, Announces New Hires Date: 2024-03-19 10:30:18 Order: 0 Ivan Mansanet has joined Railbookers as Canada's newly created National Sales Manager. In addition, RBG has enhanced its Canadian support staff with Partnership Marketing Coordinator Aesha... People
ASTA Blasts American’s Loyalty Program Changes with Consumer Campaign Date: 2024-03-19 09:46:23 Order: 0 ASTA has dipped into its deep pockets to invest in an unprecedented consumer campaign to fight AA’s move to essentially bypass travel advisors by forcing consumers to book direct, or via... More News
Latest Boeing Incident Won't Make Bad Reputation Worse, Expert Says Date: 2024-03-18 10:04:49 Order: 160 “I don’t think this panel issue will harm Boeing’s reputation more than it already is,” Toronto-based aviation expert Robert Kokonis said in an email to Open Jaw. “But it won’t... Airline
HX Fleet to Go All-Inclusive in Fall 2024 Date: 2024-03-18 10:32:43 Order: 140 HX has announced it is introducing all-inclusive packages across its entire fleet, starting in November 2024, as standard on all its cruises. The offering will cover all destinations,... Cruise
Ottawa Passengers Trapped in Mexico for Days after Flair Airlines Cancels Flights Date: 2024-03-18 10:55:59 Order: 0 Flair pax spent multiple days waiting in shuttles, at gates, and on planes that failed to depart. The ULCC blames maintenance issues. Airline
Delta to Resume Tel Aviv Service from New York-JFK in June Date: 2024-03-18 10:55:28 Order: 0 Delta will resume daily nonstops to Tel Aviv on 07JUN, providing nearly 2,000 weekly seats from New York to Israel. Airline
Play’s Disappointing Winter Sees Shakeup as Largest Shareholder Takes CEO Reins Date: 2024-03-18 10:54:59 Order: 0 Play reported a shakeup over the weekend, which saw the largest shareholder takeover as CEO following a disappointing winter with earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Airline
