Mexicana Plans Revival Before New Years Day 2024

  Reuters reports the carrier – now run by the Mexican military – is planning to launch new routes despite having an agreement for aircraft fall through.   Revival Plans Calls for Flights with Boeing 737 Airframes Mexicana was once one of the oldest airlines in the world, before being …

Future of JetBlue-Spirit Merger Now in Judge’s Hands

  Reuters reports the merger may still go through, with certain concessions from JetBlue.   Door Open on Merger with Potentially More Divestures The bidding war for Spirit Airlines ended in mid-2022, after JetBlue outbid Frontier Airlines. But once the federal government sued JetBlue and American Airlines over their Northeast …

The top budget hotels in Madrid for 2024

The top budget hotels in Madrid for 2024

Madrid is an energetic city with beautiful neighborhoods. You’ll find world-class museums alongside tapas bars and a thriving nightlife scene. And although it is one of the top cities in the world, Madrid can still be explored on a cheapo budget. Case in point: The abundance of high-quality budget hotels across the …

World of Hyatt Adds New Milestone Rewards Choices for 2024 Loyalty Year

  The hotel loyalty program announced the new changes on their website, starting with new rewards up to 150 qualifying nights stayed.   New Benefits Include More Choices and Rewards for Planners   Starting in 2024, travelers will earn additional benefit choices when they reach 20 qualifying nights or earn …

Alaksa Airlines to Buy Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 Billion

  On Sunday, December 3, 2023, Alaska Airlines announced an agreement to purchase rival Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion in cash and assuming nearly $1 billion of debt.   Merger Promises More Flexibility and Destinations for Over 54 Million Flyers Annually Under the agreement, Alaska will pay $18 per share …

Alaska Introduces Seamless Booking for International Travel

  The airline announced the launch of seamless booking across all their partner airlines through their website, AlaskaAir.com.     New Booking Options Include Oneworld and Other Airline Partners While booking travel aboard partners was always an option with Alaska Airlines, the number of partners and currencies available were limited. …

American Flight Attendants Won’t Strike — Yet

  The Dallas Morning News reports the request for a strike by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants has been denied by the National Mediation Board.   American, Flight Attendants Continue Fight on Compensation Package American flight attendants organized under the APFA originally requested to start the 30-day cooldown period …

Choice Hotels Targets Wyndham Board in Takeover Bid

  In an exclusive report, Reuters says the hospitality company may be looking to nominate Wyndham board members who would be more receptive to their takeover efforts.   Choice Looks to Board for Takeover Bid Since May 2023, Choice Hotels has been publicly pursuing a merger with Wyndham Hotels & …

Authorities Investigating Flyer Escaping Southwest Aircraft in New Orleans

  New Orleans CBS affiliate WWL-TV reports the incident happened on Sunday, November 26, 2023, in the early evening.   Unclear What Caused Flyer’s Episode Aboard Flight According to authorities, the incident took place around 7:45 p.m. as a Southwest Airlines flight was preparing to depart Louis Armstrong New Orleans …

United Gets in Holiday Spirit with Romantic Comedy

  United Airlines is surprising flyers with the launch of their own film, debuting online before the Thanksgiving holiday and aboard flights this year.   “Love In Plane Sight” Creates Connection in Denver The film was shot on location at Denver International Airport (DEN) and aboard a United 777-200 aircraft, …