Tourism News
Kingfisher Airlines to lose operating license
Without providing information on new financing, Kingfisher's operating license will expire, although it can seek reinstatement if the airline can find an investor.
Karthikeyan Sundaram |
Costa Cruises bounces back with plans to build largest Italian-flagged cruise ship ever
It’s been an extremely tough year for the cruise industry, but things seem to be looking up for 2013 with bookings back on the rise, ships still being built, and a new global trade association in the works.
More than 1,500 guns were confiscated at U.S. airports in 2012, a new record for the TSA
At least four people every day in the U.S. make life very difficult for their fellow passengers when they try to bring a gun (not to mention the other travelers who can't leave their knives, blades, and grenades at home) on board an aircraft.
Jason Clampet |
US Airways passengers can change flights today without a fee
Waiving fees is a courtesy to flyers and the airline staff that deal with them as thousands of flights continued to be cancelled across the country.
The fall of Niagara Falls: Will it ever rise again?
The controversial plan to revive a fallen American/Canadian icon can't make it worse than the U.S. state the city, soon to be a town, is in.
Mark Hughes |
Jetstar Airways is posed to outshine parent Qantas with more international passengers
The situation reflects a growing trend in which a low-cost carrier outcompetes larger, more traditional airlines that once ruled the market. But in this case, Qantas Group wins no matter who’s in the lead.
Egypt’s once-thriving tourism industry continues to stumble amidst political instability
Although tourism improved over 2012, the threat of uprisings and protests coupled with the possibility of regulations limiting usual holiday activities has pushed Egypt to bottom of most travelers’ to-go lists.
Winter storms cancel holiday flights home
Try tweeting at your airline for a possible shortcut to a customer service representative, or hope for a lighter than expected storm as cancellations and delays will impact flights around the country.
Scott Mayerowitz |
The race to land Obama’s presidential library pits Honolulu against Chicago
Considering the historical significance of the first African-American president, the library, wherever it may be, promises to instantly become one of the most visited sites in U.S.
Dahleen Glanton |