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Airlines

United Airlines to Introduce Free Starlink Wi-Fi to Entire Fleet

United will become one of the biggest carriers to use Starlink Wi-Fi as it seeks to court more business and premium travelers with free and high-speed internet access.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 hour ago

United Airlines to Introduce Free Starlink Wi-Fi to Entire Fleet

Podcasts

Google’s Best Travel App, NYC Hotel Protest and Blue Lagoon Tourism

Today's podcast looks at Google Wallet's latest rollout, labor controversy in New York City's hotels, and the rebound of Iceland's Blue Lagoon.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 hours ago

Google’s Best Travel App, NYC Hotel Protest and Blue Lagoon Tourism

Airline Weekly

Southwest’s Evolving Route Network 

Airline Weekly analysis of Cirium Diio data shows fascinating shifts in Southwest’s route network over the past decade. In this week’s episode we drill into the detail.

5 hours ago
Southwest’s Evolving Route Network 

Airlines

Boeing Production Crisis Deepens as Strike Begins at 737 Max Factory

What a difference a few days makes. After delight on Sunday that a tentative deal was reached with union officials, Thursday's overwhelming rejection by members sees Boeing flying into yet another storm.

Gordon Smith | 6 hours ago

Boeing Production Crisis Deepens as Strike Begins at 737 Max Factory

Daily Lodging Report

Hotel Worker Strikes Resume in Boston

About 400 workers at four Boston hotels began a three-day strike on Thursday. They're seeking higher wages and staffing levels.

15 hours ago

Airlines

Are Ultra-Low-Cost Carriers in a ‘Perilous Time’?

The head of an industry trade group sounded the alarm for ultra-low-cost carriers as airlines like Spirit and Frontier face declining profits. However, other carriers in the industry have seen some success despite industry headwinds.

Meghna Maharishi | 18 hours ago

Are Ultra-Low-Cost Carriers in a ‘Perilous Time’?

Tourism

Blue Lagoon Is Rebounding Amid Iceland Tourism Slowdown

Despite repeated closures caused by the volcano, Blue Lagoon has seen a recovery in its guest bookings, but safety remains a tourist concern.

Dawit Habtemariam | 19 hours ago

Blue Lagoon Is Rebounding Amid Iceland Tourism Slowdown

Hotels

Michelin Awards More U.S. Luxury Hotels New Key Ratings and Adds Canada and Mexico

It's notable how many of Michelin's favorite hotels are independently owned and run. Hard to find any properties run by the largest hotel groups on its lists.

Sean O'Neill | 19 hours ago

Michelin Awards More U.S. Luxury Hotels New Key Ratings and Adds Canada and Mexico

Travel Technology

You’ll Soon Be Able to Upload Your U.S. Passport to Google Wallet

Google is making a big step toward a world where a physical wallet is obsolete. And it beat competitor Apple in announcing plans to enable a digital passport.

Justin Dawes | 21 hours ago

You’ll Soon Be Able to Upload Your U.S. Passport to Google Wallet

Hotels

New York City Hotels Protest Bill to Mandate Licensing, Deter Subcontracting

The New York City Council bill has ignited a fierce debate between supporters who claim it will improve safety and working conditions and opponents who argue it could cripple the hotel industry.

Sean O'Neill | 22 hours ago

New York City Hotels Protest Bill to Mandate Licensing, Deter Subcontracting

Airlines

Delta Cuts Revenue Outlook Following CrowdStrike Outage

Delta’s bottom line is taking a hit from the CrowdStrike outage as it seeks legal recourse for a meltdown that led to thousands of flight disruptions.

Meghna Maharishi | 23 hours ago

Delta Cuts Revenue Outlook Following CrowdStrike Outage