Choice Hotels Continues Growth Plan, Pursuit of Wyndham

  The hospitality company announced new visions for their upscale and upper upscale brands, while taking a new direction in their proposed takeover of competitor Wyndham Hotels and Resorts.   Choice Nominates Wyndham Board Members, Looks at Two Hotel Brands Since mid 2013, Choice has pursued a merger with Wyndham, …

United Takes Boeing 737 MAX-10 “Out of Internal Plans”

  During their 2023 year-end financial call, airline chief executive Scott Kirby and other leaders expressed their concerns about the 737 MAX-10 and how it could affect their future and the passenger experience.   United Not Cancelling MAX-10 Orders, but Still Re-Evaluating with Boeing During the question-and-answer portion of the …

Hilton Honors Enters Metaverse with Roblox

Hilton Honors Enters Metaverse with Roblox

  The hotelier is launching a new virtual experience inside the widely popular game and is offering real life prizes for those who make the time to visit.   Roblox Launch in Partnership with Paris Hilton’s Digital Company The virtual Hilton Hotel is part of a partnership with Paris Hilton’s …

Boeing Door Plug Inspections Expand to Additional 737 Model

  The Federal Aviation Administration is now asking operators of the 737-900ER to visually inspect the door plug assembly before flight.   Safety Alert Comes After “Noted Findings with Bolts” While the Boeing 737 MAX-9 remains grounded after a mid-cabin door plug was dislodged from an Alaska Airlines flight, the …

Alaska CEO Offers Update, While Flyers Prepare for Lawsuit

  In a video e-mailed directly to flyers, Alaska Airlines leader Ben Minicucci provided a six-minute update on where the airline stands with the Boeing 737 MAX-9 grounding.     Up to 150 Flights Cancelled Daily as Alaska Promises Enhanced Safety Measures In the video, Minicucci began by explaining the …

Japan Airlines Elevates First Female CEO

  The airline announced Mitsuko Tottori will be the next leader of the airline, effective April 1, 2024.   First Female Chief Executive Most Recently Chief Customer Officer Tottori has spent her entire career with Japan Airlines, starting in April 1985 as a flight attendant for Japan Airlines’ predecessor, Toa …

India Biggest Market for New Aircraft in 2023

  A new analysis by Visual Capitalist shows IndiGo and Air India ordered the most airframes in 2023, with a combined order total of 970.   India Carriers Eclipse Combined Orders of Leading U.S. Airlines The reporting comes from both Airbus and Boeing’s order book between January and November 2023. …

JetBlue, Spirit Merger Blocked by Federal Judge

  A federal judge passed down the ruling against the two airlines in a 110-page decision, with both carriers “permanently enjoined” from merging per their agreement. Ultra-Low-Cost Flyers Hurt Most, While JetBlue Could Increase Prices The ruling was made by Judge William G. Young, of the U.S. District Court in …

Alaska, Boeing Promise Better Safety Protocols Moving Forward

  In an update, the Seattle-based airline announced their plans to improve their own safety and inspection plans on the ground.   Alaska Promises More Quality Control Oversight over Boeing The incident involving Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 involved a plug door ripping off of a Boeing 737 MAX-9 in-flight. Although …

American Trials Business Class Amenity Kit Swap

  FlyerTalkers traveling aboard select business class international routes aboard American Airlines report a new experience for amenity kits: Cardboard boxes instead of the takeaway bag.   London Routes Give Cardboard Boxes to Business Class Flyers According to FlyerTalkers, the cardboard boxes were distributed in business class aboard flights departing …