ATLANTA (AP) — The number of airport security screeners failing to show up for work around the country is soaring as the partial government shutdown goes into its fourth week.No-shows among scre…
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises orders ship for 2023
Regent Seven Seas Cruises will get another 750-passenger ship in 2023, a sibling to the Seven Seas Explorer (delivered in 2016) and the Seven Seas Splendor (due in 2020).If no ships exit, Regent&rsquo…
American Queen completes Victory Cruise Lines acquisition
American Queen Steamboat Company has closed on its acquisition of the Victory brand and its two ships, the Victory I and Victory II, which sail the Great Lakes.AQSB said the ships will spend the winte…
Air France leans toward pulling plug on Joon
Joon, the Air France subsidiary promoted as a hip new airline for millennials, appears to be on the verge of closure, just 13 months after launch.“After much discussion with employees and custom…
IATA reports solid but slowing growth in international aviation
The International Air Transport Association announced healthy but moderating global passenger traffic results for November.Total revenue passenger kilometres rose 6.2 per cent compared to November 201…
Crystal campaign focuses on personal experiences
Crystal has launched a new marketing campaign, its first since Tom Wolber became CEO in September 2017.The campaign theme “Where Luxury is Personal” will avoid platitudes about luxury and …
Icelandair introduces new on-board beer inspired by seasonal light
Icelandair has introduced a new on-board beer inspired by Icelandic winter light, providing passengers with a unique chance to celebrate this season.Named after the lovely glow of the Icelandic snow, …
Chopra launches new Postcard Hotel venture in India
Former Oberoi Group president, Kapil Chopra, has returned to the hospitality market with the launch of The Postcard Hotel.The brand will offer intimate luxury hotels, aimed at the bold and the ambitio…
Spirit’s new CEO takes the helm
Spirit Airlines CFO Ted Christie will take over as CEO of the discount airline on Tuesday, completing a succession plan that the carrier announced a year ago.Outgoing CEO Bob Fornaro has led Spirit si…
Agents can now register with Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages has opened its portal for travel agents for registration and is promoting it with a sweepstakes offer of private tea with founder Richard Branson.In keeping with its disdain for traditi…