US Airways to begin nonstop Philadelphia-Portland flights
Apr 27, 2006 - US Airways on June 1 will begin new nonstop service from its Philadelphia hub to Portland International Airport.

US Airways lowers fares to New York
Apr 24, 2006 - The airline is offering nonstop, round-trip fares to the Big Apple for $208, excluding taxes and fees, beginning July 12.

US Airways pops the top on new soft drink deal
Apr 21, 2006 - In a market of escalating fuel prices and tough fare competition, U.S. Airways Group Inc. is hoping things go better with Coke.

NWA pilots union chief safe after recall attempt
Apr 26, 2006 - Leaders of the Northwest Airlines Corp. pilot union, who pushed for the ousting of Chairman Mark McClain and Vice Chairman Bill Bartels, instead decided to drop the recall vote and present a united front while members vote on a concessionary contract, media reports said Wednesday.

A Closer Continent
Apr 28, 2006 - How the explosion in bargain Euro-fares is breaking down borders and creating a new class of commuters.

Airline aims for business travelers heading to Chicago, Philadelphia
Apr 21, 2006 - When it launched daily service from Pittsburgh International Airport last May, Southwest Airlines focused on luring the market's leisure travelers onboard.

JetBlue loses $32 million in first quarter
Apr 26, 2006 - JetBlue Airways Corp., which flies to New York City from Sacramento International Airport, said Tuesday it suffered a $32 million loss in the first quarter, fingering high fuel costs for the red ink.

JetBlue circling, fares shrink
Apr 28, 2006 - JetBlue is forcing ticket prices down even though the low-fare airline won't begin flights at Raleigh-Durham International Airport for nearly three months.

Southwest responds to Cuban challenge, offers free drinks
Apr 21, 2006 - Drinks of any kind will be on the house for Southwest Airlines customers departing from the carrier's home base of Dallas Love Field through Memorial Day.

AirTran converts purchase options
Apr 28, 2006 - AirTran Airways announced that it has converted purchase options to firm orders for 14 new Boeing 737-700 aircraft for delivery in 2008 and exercised purchase rights for 10 more of the same type of aircraft for delivery in 2010.

Revised fuel charges lessen AirTran losses
Apr 26, 2006 - AirTran Airways Inc. said Thursday first-quarter losses were lessened thanks to a credit on fuel charges.

Alaska Air flight attendants approve contract
Apr 27, 2006 - Flight attendants for Alaska Airlines have signed a four-year deal covering the airline's 2,540 attendants, the airline and flight attendants' union said Thursday.

Hawaiian adds American Samoa flight
Apr 27, 2006 - Hawaiian Airlines will add a another flight to American Samoa to meet the summer rush.

Detroit to Boston is next route for Spirit
Apr 28, 2006 - Spirit Airlines Inc. plans to start direct flights between Detroit and Boston in August, becoming the second carrier to serve that market daily from Detroit Metro Airport.

Airport flying high on new concourse
Apr 28, 2006 - Fred Krum wants to be at the Akron-Canton Airport on Monday night when those first passengers leave their airplane and enter the airport's newest crown jewel.

Cincinnati tops for airline price increases
Apr 27, 2006 - Delta Air Lines' troubles and higher fuel costs helped push Cincinnati to the top of a ranking that measures changes in air fares over the year.

Court rules against Comair
Apr 26, 2006 - The U.S. Bankruptcy Court Wednesday ruled against Comair's motion to modify its flight attendants' working agreement.

Sun Country hopes to save fuel with "winglets"
Apr 26, 2006 - Sun Country Airlines Inc. will retrofit seven of its Boeing 737-800 planes with "winglets," a wing-tip design intended to reduce airplane drag.

Boeing earnings rise on increased commercial jet sales
Apr 26, 2006 - Boeing Co. first quarter profit jumped 29 percent on sky-high commercial aircraft sales.

ATA Airlines Launches New Service with Daily, Nonstop Flights to Honolulu from Ontario International Airport
Apr 27, 2006 - ATA Airlines as part of its enhanced West Coast and Hawaii flying program launches nonstop service from Ontario to Honolulu starting on April 28.

Airline To Offer Vegas Flights From Stockton
Apr 27, 2006 - Allegiant Air will soon be offering flights from Stockton to Las Vegas.

Rail / Hotel / Car / Cruise News

Gas prices aren’t prompting resort savings
Apr 28, 2006 - Many of the gas vouchers and discount cards that inns and tourist-dependent towns have been offering every summer are available again now. But there are precious few new incentives to be found.

Spa by day, Bar by night.
Apr 27, 2006 - New Spa & Lounge leads a double life - A full-service spa by day and bar and lounge by night, Gansevoort Spa & Lounge at the Hotel Gansevoort isn’t always what it seems.

Most luxury hotel brands in 2006
Apr 24, 2006 - Ritz-Carlton edged out Peninsula as the most prestigious luxury brand hotel, in the 2006 Luxury Brand Status Index survey of Luxury Hotels conducted by the New York City-based Luxury Institute.

Most Expensive Hotel Rooms In The U.S.
Apr 20, 2006 - For some travelers, $300 for a night in a luxurious hotel is ample extravagance. But others seek the truly decadent--bigger, splashier and far more expensive. For them, there are options like the $25,000-per-night penthouse suite at The Setai in South Beach, Miami.

Hotel housekeepers create luxury — but at a cost
Apr 27, 2006 - Travelers love those heavenly, cushy hotel mattresses — but hotel housekeepers don't.

Massage, wraps, meals — all included
Apr 27, 2006 - The new destination spa opening in early June at Connecticut's venerable Mayflower Inn will incorporate a novel concept that brings to mind an all-you-can-eat buffet.

A ticket to ride to Liverpool's hotels.
Apr 27, 2006 - Liverpool – recently designated European Capital of Culture – and now widely seen as a ‘cool’ place to be, has plenty to smile about. In 2005, the city’s hotels reported their strongest growth yet, outperforming any other market in the UK.

Conde Nast Traveler's hot list.
Apr 24, 2006 - May 'Hot List' issue is the magazine's annual guide to the hottest new hotels, restaurants, spas, and clubs around the globe opened all over the world in the past year.

Other Industry Related News

Airlines say they can't afford plan to track disease
Apr 26, 2006 - Concerned about bird flu, federal health officials want airlines to collect personal information about domestic and international passengers to help track a potential epidemic.

Concourse briefly evacuated at Miami airport
Apr 25. 2006 - Activity the Miami International Airport was briefly interrupted Tuesday after a suspicious package was found on a concourse, but authorities said it was not an explosive device.

It's official: Distracted drivers are dangerous
Apr 21, 2006 - A new study lends scientific credence to what many already suspect: Drivers dabbing on makeup, chatting on cell phones or eating breakfast are three times as likely to be involved in a crash as more attentive motorists.

When airlines fiddle, the cellist is burned
Apr 25, 2006 - I play cello with a string quartet, and I fly frequently for business, traveling mostly domestic but occasionally overseas and typically in economy class. I always purchase a second full-fare ticket and my instrument is accommodated in the adjacent seat to mine. I usually fly on United because of its normally consistent and reliable policy regarding the requisite extra seat for my cello.

In some cases, flying can be cheaper than driving
Apr 28, 2006 - Travelers may want to do one last thing before they pack up the car for the annual road trip this summer -- check airfares.

FAA inquires about airport plans
Apr 28, 2006 - The Federal Aviation Administration is asking the state for information about plans to put Mesa Air Group's new interisland airline in the Honolulu Airport commuter terminal.

Travelers returning to Asia
Apr 25, 2006 - Asia's tourism has recovered significantly more than a year after the deadly tsunami, but wary travelers -- misinformed about issues from bird flu to terrorism -- are avoiding parts of the region, said a study released Tuesday.

Las Vegas rules convention world
Apr 25, 2006 - Las Vegas has strengthened its claim as the king of convention cities, hosting a record number of the largest trade shows in 2005, new industry rankings released Wednesday show.

Fliers wanting food, fun better bring wallets
Apr 25, 2006 - Frequent fliers may need a scorecard to keep track of what's served and sold in-flight. Some airlines have tried to cut costs by eliminating meals, while others have attempted to boost revenue by selling them.

PwC's Hanson Forecasts Supplier Market Through 2008
Apr 3, 2006 - PricewaterhouseCoopers' hospitality practice head, Bjorn Hanson, today at the 2006 Corporate Travel World conference in New York City predicted increased growth rates for hotels through 2008, spelling further negotiation complexities for corporate travel buyers.

International flights tax airport's gate capacity
Apr 28, 2006 - A surge in international flights at the Atlanta airport has spurred planners to consider building four new gates.

Summer fliers may drive in circles for parking space
Apr 27, 2006 - More air travelers will make parking harder to find at many U.S. airports this summer.