With hours before the expiration of a No Sail Order on cruise ships in U.S. waters, the CDC has extended the suspension until Oct. 31.In making the move, which extends by one month the ban on operatio…
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The Enchanted Princess arrives, a bit delayed, as a symbol of resilience
Princess Cruises took delivery of the Enchanted Princess in a ceremony held at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, and attended virtually by cruise line executives from Miami, Seattle a…
An unusual dynamic is on display as cruise lines send plans to the CDC
Relationships are central to the cruise industry, and in most instances, it’s the cruise lines that hold the status of senior partner. Whether with vendors, ports or retailers, the lines have &m…
United pegs growth to Covid-19 vaccine availability
United doesn’t expect to grow larger than approximately half of its pre-pandemic size for a year, or maybe a little longer, chief commercial officer Andrew Nocella said Thursday.That’s how…
Push to fill high court seat lends sliver of hope for aid deal
Although the likelihood of a large-scale federal coronavirus relief package similar to the $2 trillion Cares Act has dwindled, ASTA still holds out hope that legislators will provide some relief for s…
New safety protocols adopted as cruise sector prepares for relaunch
Cruise Lines International Association has confirmed it will adopt a new set of health protocols as part of a phased-in, highly controlled resumption of operations in North America.The trade body said…
Resorts World provides details about the Crockfords Las Vegas resort
Resorts World Las Vegas has released new details about its LXR Hotels & Resorts project, which is one of three Hilton-flagged properties set to open next summer as part of the $4.3 billion Las Veg…
Airbus reveals hydrogen-powered aircraft designs
Airbus has revealed three concepts for what it says could be the world’s first zero-emissions aircraft, with entry into service coming by 2035.And each of the concepts would make use of hydrogen…
Globus prepping for an October restart
Globus is gearing up to restart group tours for the first time since the March outbreak of Covid-19.Globus chief marketing officer Steve Born said the company plans to launch its Canadian Rockies Esca…
Southwest grounds 115 planes over weight discrepancies
Southwest grounded 115 Boeing 737-800 aircraft Wednesday evening after discovering discrepancies between weight data sent to its dispatch team and other weight records.“Out of an abundance of ca…