Airlander 10 – the world’s longest aircraft – has continued its pioneering test flight programme by successfully completing another flight over Bedfordshire, UK.This is the Airlander…
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AA scraps plan for seats with 29-inch pitch
American Airlines has done away with plans to squeeze the space between three of the rows on its incoming Boeing 737 Max aircraft to 29 inches.The move comes in response to feedback from customers and…
Symphony of the Seas floats out ahead of April 2018 launch
The newest member of Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis class of ships, Symphony of the Seas, is one step closer to full completion as her April 2018 debut approaches.With the exterior now co…
Caesars plans REIT spin-off
Caesars Entertainment Operating Company (CEOC), parent of the Caesars Palace Las Vegas, said it plans to form a REIT (real estate investment trust) to raise cash to pay down debt at the 51-year-old ho…
Trump bump? Inbound travel was up in April
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Travel Association’s latest inbound travel numbers indicate that there may not be a “Trump slump” for international travel, even as some key markets are p…
Port Everglades terminal getting $100M overhaul
Port Everglades said it will invest $100 million in its Terminal 25 as part of a long-term berthing agreement with Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.The terminal, built in 1992, will get a complete overhaul…
United CEO wishes he took more time before commenting on passenger removal
CANCUN, Mexico — United CEO Oscar Munoz said he should have taken more time before issuing his initial statement after the violent April 9 removal of passenger David Dao from a flight between Ch…
Trump Organization to launch ‘American Idea’ hotel chain
NEW YORK (AP) — The sons of President Donald Trump said Monday their company is launching a new hotel chain inspired by their travels with their father’s campaign.The Trump Organization is…
Debut of National Geographic Quest faces delay
Lindblad Expeditions said the debut of its new National Geographic Quest ship may be delayed.After a tour of the vessel at the Nichols Brothers shipyard near Seattle, company president and CEO Sven Li…
Etihad Airways goes double daily with A380 on New York JFK route
Etihad Airways has introduced its flagship Airbus A380 aircraft on its second daily service between the UAE capital and New York JFK.All 14 weekly flights between the two cities are now operated by th…