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TSA expands PreCheck to international itineraries

Expansion Of TSA PreCheck For International Customers

TSA expands PreCheck to international itineraries

TEMPE, Ariz. - US Airways commends the Transportation Security Administration for expanding TSA PreCheck™ to international itineraries.

Airline passenger and safety groups seek to clip Dreamliner's wings

Boeing 787 Saga Continues

Airline passenger and safety groups seek to clip Dreamliner's wings

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Challenging the safety of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, two air- passenger advocacy groups are demanding the U.S.

Boeing rolls out first 787 Dreamliner at increased production rate

Boeing's 787 program on track to achieve planned 10 per month rate by year-end

Boeing rolls out first 787 Dreamliner at increased production rate

EVERETT, Wash. - Boeing has rolled out of the factory the first 787 Dreamliner to be built at the increased production rate of seven airplanes per month.

Cruise Shipping Miami to mark 30th anniversary next year

Cruise Shipping Miami 2014

Cruise Shipping Miami to mark 30th anniversary next year

MIAMI, Fla. - When the next Cruise Shipping Miami convenes March 10, 2014, it will mark the 30th anniversary of the industry's signature annual event.

New appointments to the US Travel & Tourism Advisory Board

US Deputy Secretary of commerce announcement

New appointments to the US Travel & Tourism Advisory Board

In conjunction with National Travel and Tourism Week, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank today announced the appointment of six new members to the Travel and Tourism Advisory ...

Support for US Senator Rockefeller's demands for cruise ship answers

U.S. MERCHANT MARINERS UNDERCUT BY FOREIGNERS FOR LUXURY LINER COMMANDS

Support for US Senator Rockefeller's demands for cruise ship answers

The American Maritime Officers Association, the nation's largest professional merchant marine organization, says today's widely published letter by U.S.

Travel Industry Executives Tout Benefits of International Travel to U.S. Economy

Marriott to Congress: Join our Campaign to "See the World"

Travel Industry Executives Tout Benefits of International Travel to U.S. Economy

Leaders from the travel industry, including Marriott International, Inc., told Members of Congress this week that tourism holds the key to the nation's economic recovery and urged them to support ...

Travel industry veteran purchases ABC Global Services, becomes CEO

Eric Altschul Has Played a Role in ABC's Success; was SVP of ABC's Parent Company

Travel industry veteran purchases ABC Global Services, becomes CEO

ABC Global Services, an industry-leading travel services provider for consultants and travel agencies worldwide, announced today that Eric Altschul, former SVP of Thomas Cook, has purchased the ...

Helicopter crash shuts down downtown Honolulu

Helicopter makes crash landing in downtown Honolulu

Helicopter crash shuts down downtown Honolulu

HONOLULU, Hawaii - A small helicopter crashed on a busy downtown Honolulu street after losing power Wednesday afternoon. According to the authorities, no one was seriously injured.

WestJet earnings soar 33 percent

WestJet reports record net earnings of $91 million

WestJet earnings soar 33 percent

CALGARY, Canada - WestJet today announced its first quarter results for 2013.

Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam rescues two sailors

Two Sailors Rescued By Cruise Ship

Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam rescues two sailors

SEATTLE, Wash.- Saturday, May 4, at 6:50 p.m. (UTC-2), ms Nieuw Amsterdam received a call from the U.S.

United Airlines introduces 200th aircraft with live television

United Airlines offers over 100 channels of live programming while in-flight

United Airlines introduces 200th aircraft with live television

CHICAGO, Ill. - United Airlines has equipped its 200th aircraft with live television, offering customers more than 100 channels of live programming while in-flight.

Hotwire Reveals Annual List of Top Ten Popular Destinations for Victoria Day Weekend

Hotwire Reveals Annual List of Top Ten Popular Destinations for Victoria Day Weekend

Hotwire.com, today announced the 10 most popular destinations for Canadian travellers booking hotels over Victoria Day Weekend 2013.

The heady aroma of pot tourism

Washington and Colorado ask: what about the tourists?

The heady aroma of pot tourism

By eTN Staff Writer

Lawmakers in Washington state and Colorado have until December of this year to lay down the rules for the legalization of sale of pot.

United reports April 2013 operational performance

United Airlines

United reports April 2013 operational performance

CHICAGO, Ill. – United Airlines (UAL) today reported April 2013 operational results.

American Airlines-US Airways merger could slash connecting-flight competition

American Airlines-US Airways merger

American Airlines-US Airways merger could slash connecting-flight competition

WASHINGTON, DC - A recent Consumer Travel Alliance (CTA) study shows US Airways (USAir) and American Airlines (AA) routes overlap far more than previously reported, undermining one of the ...

WestJet receives flight attendant exemption

Transport Canada ruling puts WestJet on equal footing with US and international airlines

WestJet receives flight attendant exemption

CALGARY, Canada - WestJet today confirmed it has received an exemption from Transport Canada to the requirement for one flight attendant for every 40 passengers on board.

International travel –1 billion opportunities a year but U.S. missing the boat

Dr. Richard Kelley on international tourism

International travel –1 billion opportunities a year but U.S. missing the boat

By Dr. Richard Kelley, Chairman of the Board Emeritus, Outrigger Enterprises Group

While staying at the Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort recently, I had a chance to talk to many of our guests.

What has Argentina done?

Wine, tourism, Argentina's role

What has Argentina done?

By Dr. Elinor Garely, Editor in Chief, TourismExecutives.com (a division of eTN Publishing)

The Honorable Jose Luis Perez-Gabilondo, Argentina Ambassador and Consul General sat down with eTN Tourismexecutive editor in chief Dr. Elinor Garely.

National Press Club announces Press Freedom Award winners for 2013

2013 John Aubuchon Press Freedom Awards

National Press Club announces Press Freedom Award winners for 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C.

United Airlines begins pre-notifying customers of eligibility for TSA Precheck

United Airlines

United Airlines begins pre-notifying customers of eligibility for TSA Precheck

CHICAGO, Ill. - United Airlines today announced it is providing advance notice to customers who are selected for the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) prescreening program TSA ...

Met Museum to return two Khmer sculptures to Cambodia

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Met Museum to return two Khmer sculptures to Cambodia

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York announced today that it will return to the Kingdom of Cambodia two 10th-century Koh Ker stone statues of “Kneeling Attendants”—donated in separate ...

Penthouse triplex at Pierre Hotel in New York City for sale for a mere USD125 million

The Pierre Hotel at 5th Avenue and 61st Street

Penthouse triplex at Pierre Hotel in New York City for sale for a mere USD125 million

By Stanley Turkel, CMHS, ISHC

Did you read that the penthouse triplex at the Pierre Hotel in New York City was for sale for $125 million, the highest price ever listed for a New York hotel residence?

WestJet named Canada's most attractive employer for second year in a row

WestJet Airlines receives Randstad Award

WestJet named Canada's most attractive employer for second year in a row

TORONTO, Canada - Randstad Canada is pleased to announce that for the second year in a row WestJet Airlines Ltd.

Two planes collide at Newark Liberty International Airport

Two jets collide in New Jersey

Two planes collide at Newark Liberty International Airport

NEWARK, New Jersey - A Scandinavian Airlines A330 plane collided with an ExpressJet Embraer E145 on Wednesday evening at Newark Liberty International Airport.

Frontier Airlines hell-bent on bleeding its customers dry

New Airline Fees

Frontier Airlines hell-bent on bleeding its customers dry

Coffee, juice or tea?

Starting July 1 on Frontier Airlines, that drink will cost you $1.99 for certain fares, the company announced Wednesday.

Dating portal helps male travelers to meet beautiful single women at US airports and airlines

Single male air travelers sponsor air tickets for single female beauties

Dating portal helps male travelers to meet beautiful single women at US airports and airlines

Beautiful ladies are waiting for handsome men at US airports to catch a free ride.

Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants file for mediation

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants file for mediation

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), today filed for mediation with the National Mediation Board (NMB).

United Airlines proudly sponsors IGLTA Global Convention in Chicago

International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association Global Convention

United Airlines proudly sponsors IGLTA Global Convention in Chicago

CHICAGO, Ill.

Virgin America's first #nerdbird flight touches down In San Jose

Virgin America

Virgin America's first #nerdbird flight touches down In San Jose

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Virgin America, the only airline headquartered in the Bay Area, today celebrates the launch of its new service to Norman Y.

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