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Starwood Accepts Marriott's Counter-Offer Worth $13.6 Billion
Marriott International came back to the bargaining table with a new counter-offer to acquire Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and the two companies have come to an amended merger agreement which would...
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Starwood, Marriott to Open Cuba Hotels
Both Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide and Marriott International have announced plans to open hotels in Cuba.
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Starwood Takeover: Anbang Raises Offer to Upset Marriott Bid
Anbang Insurance Group and its consortium upped the ante once again, increasing its offer to acquire Starwood Hotels & Resorts to $82.75 per share in cash.
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Low-cost airlines changed the world -- but what next?
Low-cost carriers have have not only shaken up air travel, but the industry as a whole, with nearly half of air journeys in Western Europe and the U.S. now flown on budget airlines. And the disruption...
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Virgin America Weighs Sale After Receiving Interest
Virgin America, Inc. is reportedly weighing a sale of part or all of the company and reaching out to potential buyers after receiving takeover interest.
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United and Air China to work more closely
United Airlines and Air China have announced a multi-year joint strategic initiative that will allow the airlines to work more closely on expanding connecting flight opportunities, enhancing frequent...
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American Airlines wants another big China route
American Airlines has submitted an application for approval to operate daily service between Los Angeles and Beijing – the same route that Delta Air Lines also recently applied for.
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World's Busiest International Airport Will Now Charge a Departure Fee
Dubai's crown prince has announced a new airport fee that will be charged to all passengers leaving Dubai International Airport, and many transiting through, that will go towards future improvements...
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American will drop 24-hour free hold on trip reservations
American Airlines has announced it will discontinue its 24-hour hold option to align its policies with those of other major U.S. airlines. Due to federal guidelines, most itineraries will still be...
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Starwood Hotels Bidder Anbang Walks Away, Leaves Door Open for Marriott
The consortium led by Anbang Insurance Group has dropped its bid to takeover Starwood Hotels and Resorts, which makes way for Starwood to move forward with its deal in the works with Marriott...
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Alaska Airlines Parent to Buy Virgin America for $2.6 Billion in Cash
Alaska Air Group has agreed to buy Virgin America, which would create the fifth-biggest airline in the U.S., displacing JetBlue from that spot, who had also been in the running to acquire Virgin America.
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5 Homeland Security Priorities to Enhance Safety and Keep the Lines Moving
The Department of Homeland Security is attempting to evolve to both keep passengers safe and reduce lines at airports, while working to be an ally with the travel industry.
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Marriott and Starwood Shareholders Approve Merger To Become World's Largest...
Shareholders from both Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts have voted to approve the combination of the companies, which would create the world's largest hotel company. So what now?
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Fliers beware: Airline rule change could cost hundreds extra
Legacy airlines have made a change in the way multi-city tickets are priced, now causing multi-city itineraries to be more expensive unless travelers book individual tickets.
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Newark Airport Is About to Be Busier Than It Has Been in Years
The Federal Aviation Administration is easing restrictions on the number of hourly flights at Newark Liberty International Airport, in what some say could lead to increased competition and lower fares.
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TSA scrambles to fix long wait times as summer approaches
The Transportation Security Administration is taking steps to shorten airport security lines and offering advice for companies with traveling employees going into the summer travel season.
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NYC-Boston Shuttle Market Just Got a Little More Crowded
JetBlue Airways Corp. will begin service between New York's LaGuardia and Boston, making an entrance into the popular shuttle route currently dominated by American and Delta.
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New Passport Rule Could Prevent Millions of Travelers from Entering U.S.
A recent policy change pertaining to travelers visiting the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program requires a valid e-passport with biometric security information for entry into the country.
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Airlines, airports sound the alarm on long TSA lines
As the busy summer travel season nears, the travel industry is abuzz regarding long TSA lines, with some airports suggesting travelers arrive three hours early for flights.
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SBE Entertainment Buys Morgans Hotel Group for $82 Million
SBE Entertainment Group has won a bid to buy Morgans Hotel Group Co., including all of Morgans' brands as well owned properties, which will create a combined company with 20 hotels.
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Alaska Airlines and JAL to codeshare
Pending government approval, Alaska Airlines plans to launch a codeshare partnership with Japan Airlines on June 29.
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With Approval in Hand, U.S. Airlines Plan Their Entrances to Cuba
U.S. airlines are preparing to resume their first regularly scheduled flights to Cuba in five decades, and there are unique challenges ahead as the pressure is on to get service launched quickly.
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Alaska Airlines CEO says he might keep Virgin America brand
As the Alaska Airlines and Virgin America merger continues to unfold, Alaska Airlines' CEO said that they are considering keeping the Virgin America brand around and running the two different products...
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Uncertainty Rules as Business Travel Industry Sorts Through Brexit Implications
As the news of the United Kingdom's vote to leave the European Union sets in, the corporate travel industry is sorting through the uncertainty that lies ahead while assuring businesses that conditions...
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New Law Will Make Airlines Refund Baggage Fees When Bags Are Delayed
A new measure recently signed into law will require airlines to provide an automated refund for baggage fees paid by passengers whose bags aren't delivered to them within 12 hours of arrival of...
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United Airlines May Be Poised to Drop One of Its Hubs
United Airlines has lost market share in its hubs over the past five years, increasing speculation that it may need to downsize or eliminate one if its remaining hubs, with Los Angeles and Washington,...
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Delta Will Cancel Three Narita Routes
Delta Air Lines will end service this fall between Tokyo's Narita Airport and New York's JFK, Osaka, and Bangkok.
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Quick action by TSA and lawmakers has reduced security lines at airports
After public outcry over increasing security wait times at airports across the country earlier this year, lawmakers, the TSA, airlines, and airports all stepped up to the plate - and according to the...
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TSA boasts dramatic decline in airport wait times
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is reporting a considerable decline in airport security wait times, with 98% of fliers waiting for 30 minutes or less, and 92% waiting for 15 minutes or...
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Seating secrets: How airlines decide what fare you pay
Airfares are anything but random. Airline revenue management is a complicated science, taking into account everything from global market conditions to individual passenger preferences to eventually set...
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Marriott-Starwood Merger Receives Final Approval
Chinese regulators have granted the Marriott-Starwood merger its final required approval following an extended review process, and the hotel chains expect the deal to close by the end of the week.
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Marriott, Starwood merger is complete, loyalty programs will reciprocate
Marriott International and Starwood Hotels and Resorts have closed their merger, officially becoming one company, and the first order of business was to link their popular loyalty programs. Members can...
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Alert: DOT Prohibits all Samsung Galaxy Note7 Phones on Airplanes
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a ban on all Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphone devices on aircraft in the United States. The devices may not be transported in any way on flights to,...
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Traditional Car Services Won't Disappear From Corporate Travel Anytime Soon
A recent report shows that, after losing ground to ridesharing services from 2012 to 2015, use of traditional car services is back on the rise, and many of these companies are introducing new...
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Amtrak Finishes Acela Express Wi-Fi Upgrades
Amtrak has announced the completion of a Wi-Fi upgrade that it says will increase connection speeds six-fold on Acela Express trains.
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More airport preclearance stations make it easier to fly home
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has identified 11 new overseas airports for expansion of the U.S. Customs and Immigration Preclearance program, which allows for faster and easier re-entry to...
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U.S. passport changes are coming: Here's what you need to know
The State Department is advising travelers that changes to passports are coming, and also that there may soon be a surge in applications that has the potential to cause processing delays.
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Alaska Completes Virgin America Acquisition
Alaska Air Group officially closed its acquisition of Virgin America, and the carriers plan to obtain a single operating certificate by early 2018.
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Delta gets a new international partnership
Despite government restrictions, Delta and Aeromexico will move forward with a joint venture partnership.
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Questions and Answers About the Travel Ban Case
Here are some major questions about the revised travel ban sought by President Trump, parts of which were upheld for now by the Supreme Court.
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