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Louisiana shipyard to build American Countess paddlewheeler
American Queen Steamboat Company has signed a deal to build its fourth vessel, the American Countess, and will release details on delivery and itineraries in the coming months.The company said it sign…
Airplane seat maker gives middle passenger more elbow room
For God’s sake! Enough! She has been trying to ignore it, but if this idiot beside her doesn’t cede a corner of the armrest, she’ll suffocate him with the vomit bag. She makes her el…
Virgin Atlantic partners with Ryan Reynolds-owned Aviation America Gin
Virgin Atlantic has announced its new partnership with Aviation American Gin, owned by actor and producer, Ryan Reynolds.As the exclusive UK airline partner, Virgin Atlantic will take the pioneering s…
Nexion tweaks name, launches Mexico division
ABOARD THE HARMONY OF THE SEAS — Host agency Nexion has rebranded to Nexion Travel Group and unveiled a new logo, while announcing the network’s expansion into Mexico.President Jackie Frie…
Southwest testing short-haul strategy in CaliforniaSouthwest testing short-haul strategy in California
When the 9/11 terrorist attacks led to a stricter, slower airport security process at U.S. airports, short-distance flying lost much of its appeal for airlines. Now, Southwest Airlines believes the ti…
Sabre gets Level 3 NDC certification as an aggregator
Sabre Corp. has achieved Level 3 certification as an aggregator under IATA’s New Distribution Capability standard and has added several suppliers to its Beyond NDC distribution testing and devel…
United implements new boarding procedure
United implemented a new boarding procedure worldwide on Tuesday, following a trial period at Los Angeles International Airport.The Better Boarding process, as United is calling it, utilizes just two …
National Geographic Venture launched
Lindblad Expeditions launched the National Geographic Venture from the Nichols Brothers shipyard in Freeland, Wash.The U.S.-flagged ship has transferred to Nichols Brothers’ facility in Langley,…
Joyce appointed oneworld chairman as Vauramo departs
The governing board of the oneworld global airline alliance has nominated Qantas Group chief executive Alan Joyce to serve as its chairman for the next two years.He succeeds Finnair chief executive Pe…