Passengers must be compensated after grounding of all US flights

Technical failure caused over 10,000 flight delays and over 1300 flight cancelations with millions of passengers around the country affected Passengers must be compensated after grounding of all US flights

Foreign visitors spent $15.9 billion on US travel in November

International visitors spent more than $15.9 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the United States Foreign visitors spent $15.9 billion on US travel in November

Flight bookings surge as China ends its zero-COVID policy

China’s aviation regulator plans to restore flight capacity to 70% of pre-pandemic levels by January 6, and to 88% by January 31 Flight bookings surge as China ends its zero-COVID policy

Heathrow: 2022 busiest Christmas getaway since 2019

Christmas and New Year reunions fueled passenger growth during December, with more than 5.9 million passengers traveling in the month – up 90% compared with the same time last year. Heathrow: 2022 busiest Christmas getaway since 2019

FAA computer glitch grounds all domestic flights in USA

Federal Aviation Administration stressed that planes already in the sky were not at risk as a result of the NOTAM outage FAA computer glitch grounds all domestic flights in USA

Travel and Tourism deal activity dips 3.4% in 2022

Geopolitical tensions and economic challenges seem to have impacted deal-making sentiments for the Travel & Tourism sector in 2022.

Travel and Tourism deal activity dips 3.4% in 2022

Pet hamsters are ok: Hong Kong lifts COVID-19 small animal ban

Hong Kong health officials banned imported hamsters and other small mammals of foreign origin in January of 2022

Pet hamsters are ok: Hong Kong lifts COVID-19 small animal ban

5 steps to take if your flight is delayed

Facing the prospect of a delayed flight can leave most of airline passengers feeling rather frustrated and anxious

5 steps to take if your flight is delayed

China Southern Airlines renews distribution agreement with Sabre

Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced the renewal of a global distribution agreement with China Southern Airlines as the carrier ramps up overseas routes.  The multi-year r...

Heathrow prepares for Christmas getaway

5.6 million people travelled through Heathrow in November, down from 5.9 million in October. Over 55 million people have travelled through Heathrow already this year, which is nearly 70% of 2019 levels.  We expect December will be busy and are looking ...

Travelers want more inclusive, authentic content on social media

There is a high demand for travel brands to do more to feature inclusive and diverse content creators and experiences. Travelers want more inclusive, authentic content on social media

Heathrow enlists ‘Little Helpers’ for festive season

Heathrow has enlisted hundreds of ‘Little Helpers’ to kick off the festive season for passengers by giving away 10,000 Christmas gifts. The presents will be given out across all four terminals in the run up to new year in a bid spread Christmas cheer. ...

Are you airport ready?

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has developed industry standards which will bring the aim of having travelers arrive at airports ready-to-fly one step closer to reality. The newly released Recommended Practice on Digitalization of Ad...

Airlines cut losses in 2022 and return to profit in 2023

Despite global economic uncertainties, there are plenty of reasons for the airline industry to be optimistic about 2023. Airlines cut losses in 2022 and return to profit in 2023

Airbus reveals hydrogen-powered zero-emission engine

Airbus has revealed that it is developing a hydrogen-powered fuel cell engine. The propulsion system is being considered as one of the potential solutions to equip its zero-emission aircraft that will enter service by 2035. Airbus will start ground and...