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Tourism

U.S. Tourists to the UK Cheer the Pound’s Slide But Londoners Find Little Cheer in Economy

With apologies to Dickens, but a tale of two cities is playing out in London right now. And the tourists are on the brighter side of that story.

Muvija M and Aiden Nulty, Reuters | 2 years ago

U.S. Tourists to the UK Cheer the Pound’s Slide But Londoners Find Little Cheer in Economy

Airlines

Sunwing Union Opposes Canadian Carrier’s Plans to Hire Foreign Pilots

The pilot shortage is prompting airlines to take steps that unions won't like.

Allison Lampert, Reuters | 2 years ago

Sunwing Union Opposes Canadian Carrier’s Plans to Hire Foreign Pilots

Airlines

China Blasted for Letting Hong Kong Lose Aviation Hub Status Over Covid Policies

Willie Walsh, as only Walsh can, called out China for its zero-Covid policies devastating Hong Kong as a global aviation hub. The head of International Air Transport Association (IATA) may just have point.

Andrew Mills and Alexander Cornwell, Reuters | 2 years ago

China Blasted for Letting Hong Kong Lose Aviation Hub Status Over Covid Policies

Airlines

One-Way Flights Out of Russia Sell Out After Putin Calls Up More Troops

Vladimir Putin and his Ukraine War have largely been a drag on the travel industry. But his order to call up 300,000 reservists inadvertently gave a huge boost to airplane ticket sales on Wednesday.

Caleb Davis, Reuters | 2 years ago

One-Way Flights Out of Russia Sell Out After Putin Calls Up More Troops

Airlines

FAA Upholds Pilot Training Hours in Blow to Republic Airways

Airlines will need to find another way to ease the U.S. pilot shortage. The FAA has denied an attempt to reduce the number of hours needed by new pilots.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 2 years ago

FAA Upholds Pilot Training Hours in Blow to Republic Airways

Tourism

Thailand’s Long-Awaited Tourism Rebound Boosts Economic Forecasts

Once the top tourist destination in Southeast Asia, Thailand this weekend offered a GDP forecast from its finance minister that certainly suggests the long pandemic slump may finally be ending.

Kitiphong Thaichareon and Orathai Sriring, Reuters | 2 years ago

Thailand’s Long-Awaited Tourism Rebound Boosts Economic Forecasts

Airlines

Brazil’s Gol Airline to Pay $41 Million to Settle Bribery Charges

Ouch. Still, it could have been a lot worse for one of Latin America's largest airlines, which is paying less than half of the original penalties that were subsequently waived. The airline, which reported a loss last quarter, made the case it did not have the money to pay all $87 million.

Kanishka Singh, Reuters | 2 years ago

Brazil’s Gol Airline to Pay $41 Million to Settle Bribery Charges

Airlines

Cathay Pacific to Add Flights as Hong Kong Eases Quarantine Rules

Could the tide of bad news finally be turning for Cathay Pacific?

Jamie Freed, Reuters | 2 years ago

Cathay Pacific to Add Flights as Hong Kong Eases Quarantine Rules

Airlines

London Flight Searches Jump After Queen’s Death

Anglophilia is strong among Americans after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

Ananya Mariam Rajesh, Reuters | 2 years ago

London Flight Searches Jump After Queen’s Death

Airlines

Lawmakers Seek U.S. Probe of Airline Handling of Pandemic Funds

The U.S. government might investigate whether airlines used some of its $54 billion in pandemic aid to fund pilot buyouts, which may have fueled the current pilot shortages. The most likely story is that this is political grandstanding. Hopefully no airline broke the law.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 2 years ago

Lawmakers Seek U.S. Probe of Airline Handling of Pandemic Funds