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State Of The Cruise Industry Outlook

Cruise Lines International Association Releases 2024 State of the Cruise Industry Report

The annual state of the industry report includes the release of 2023 passenger volume, which reached 31.7 million - surpassing 2019 by 7%. The report also shows continued demand for cruise holidays, noting intent to cruise at 82%. The forecast for cruise capacity shows an increase of 10% from 2024 through 2028, as cruise lines make ongoing, concrete progress in pursuit of net- zero emissions by 2050.

2024-04-09

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WestJet Routes

WestJet Launches New Winnipeg New Daily Service to Montreal and Ottawa

Also to launch the only direct service to Nashville

2024-04-09

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U.S. Airlines Fuel Use

U.S. Airlines February 2024 Fuel Cost Per Gallon Up 4.8% from January 2024

Aviation Fuel Consumption Up 7.9% from Pre-Pandemic February 2019

2024-04-09

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Management Appointment Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises Announces Giada De Laurentiis As Brand and Culinary Ambassador

De Laurentiis to Co-Chair New Culinary Advisory Board Alongside Master Chef Jacques Pépin with Support from Oceania Cruises' Executive Culinary Directors Chef Alexis Quaretti and Chef Eric Barale

2024-04-08

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Global Airline Passenger Demand

Global Airline Passenger Demand Up 21.5% in February

Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 21.5% compared to February 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 18.7% year-on-year. The February load factor was 80.6% (+1.9ppt compared to February 2023).

2024-04-04

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Air Canada Routes

Air Canada Launches Newest Pacific Route from Vancouver to Singapore

The only non-stop flights linking Canada and Singapore

2024-04-04

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Global Air Cargo Trends

Global Air Cargo Demand Maintains Double-Digit Growth in February

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand.

2024-04-03

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MSC Cruises Sailings

MSC World America Coming in 2025

MSC World America is available for booking and set to sail from MSC Cruises' new state-of-the-art terminal in Miami

2024-04-03

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Allegiant Performance

Allegiant Reports February 2024 Traffic

Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) last week reported preliminary passenger traffic results for February 2024.

2024-04-01

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Southwest Airlines Acquires Saffire Renewables And Strengthens Focus On Sustainability

SAFFiRE is part of a project supported by the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop and produce scalable renewable ethanol that can be upgraded into SAF.

2024-04-01

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Research Finds U.S. Travel in February Rise Above January Levels Due to Seasonal Gain, Yet Falls Below Prior Year Levels

Overall travel demand sees usual seasonal pickup in February, rising above prior month January but falling short of February 2023 levels.

2024-04-01

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Four Seasons Yachts

Four Seasons Yachts Unveils Inaugural Itineraries to the Caribbean and Mediterranean and a First Look at Its 95 Suites

Four Seasons Yachts will provide a 1:1 guest-to-staff ratio.

2024-03-26

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Boeing Board

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun Steps Down

Boeing Company Announces Board and Management Changes

2024-03-25

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Supersonic Air Travel

Boom Supersonic Announces Successful Flight of XB-1 Demonstrator Aircraft

Inaugural flight marks major milestone toward return of supersonic travel

2024-03-25

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American Express Acquistion

American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) to Acquire CWT for $570 Million

After the acquisition closes, CWT customers would have access to Amex GBT's proprietary software and services for travel and expense, including Neo1, Neo and Egencia, in addition to Select, which enables customers to integrate with leading technology partners.

2024-03-25

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New Uniform Delta Airlines

First Look: Delta Airlines Employees Preview New Uniform Prototypes

In partnership with GPS Apparel by Gap Inc., Delta is bringing to life prototypes of an all-new uniform collection, which features details that pay homage to the airline's brand identity and heritage.

2024-03-22

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U.S. Travel Announces New Appointees to Executive Board, Governance Committee

U.S. Travel Association announced today the appointment of two new members to its executive board and three new members to its governance committee.

2024-03-21

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Alaska Airlines Routes

Alaska Airlines Deepens Commitment to Bay Area with New Nonstop Service Between Santa Rosa/Sonoma County and Las Vegas

The daily, year-round flight, which starts Oct. 1, is now the seventh nonstop destination from Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport.

2024-03-21

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Management Appointment U.S. Travel Association

Aimee Gabel Named SVP, Events and Education for the U.S. Travel Association

Gabel joins U.S. Travel from RE+, the fastest growing and largest renewable energy event in North America, where she served most recently as Chief Experience Officer.

2024-03-20

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U.S. Airline Employment Trends

U.S. Cargo and Passenger Airlines Lost 1159 Jobs in January 2024

Employment Remains 5.8% Above Pre-Pandemic January 2020

2024-03-20

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Aircraft Emissions Standards

WestJet Achieves Significant Reductions in Aircraft Emissions

WestJet today reported an 11 per cent reduction in its fuel emissions intensity in 2023, compared to 2019.

2024-03-20

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Management Appointment Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises Appoints Chef Alexis Quaretti and Chef Eric Barale As Executive Culinary Directors

They succeed Jacques Pépin, legendary chef and founding father of Oceania Cruises' culinary philosophy, The Finest Cuisine at Sea.

2024-03-20

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Management Appointment WestJet

Diederik Pen Named Airline President for WestJet Group

Pen to continue to serve as Group Chief Operating Officer reporting to Chief Executive Officer Alexis von Hoensbroech

2024-03-19

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Management Appointment Air Transat

Sebastian Ponce Named Chief Revenue Officer for Transat

Sebastian has over 15 years of experience within the airline industry, 10 of which he spent at Air France.

2024-03-19

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Sustainable Aviation Fuels

CWT and SQUAKE Form Global Partnership to Help Corporate Travel Programs Access Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Scale

CWT and SQUAKE are announcing a global partnership that will support the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the business travel industry, at scale. Enabled by SQUAKE's CO2 Solution Suite, the partnership will empower CWT's global client network to mitigate carbon emissions from business travel with Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel.

2024-03-19

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