JetBlue Airways has firmed up an order for 60 A220-300 aircraft, the larger model of the new, industry-leading A220 series.“As we approach our 20th anniversary, the impressive range and economics of the highly efficient A220, combined with the outstanding performance…
The Indian Hotels Company has opened its second hotel in Udaipur – Taj Aravali Resort & Spa.Located in the foothills of the ancient Aravali mountain range, the resort is spread across 27 acres of lush landscaped gardens.Puneet Chhatwal, managing director,…
Carnival Cruise Line will all but eliminate free room service meals starting in mid-January.The brand had been one of the last to offer the amenity at most times of the day.Previously, Carnival assessed an a la carte fee of $2…
Princess Cruises has announced a new wine list across its fleet of 17 ships.The new main dining room wine list, which took a year to develop, has doubled to include over 140 choices.A range of options have been introduced from…
Embraer and Republic Airways have signed a contract for a firm order of 100 E175 jets.The agreement was announced as a letter of intent at the Farnborough Airshow earlier this year.The firm order has a value of US$4.69 billion, based…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A night’s stay at a New Orleans hotel can take as much as a 15% bite in taxes and fees. Yet barely more than 1 in 10 of those tax and fee dollars — out of…
Royal Caribbean International is testing a package of for-purchase amenities intended to upgrade the passenger experience with features such as a steak lunch at embarkation and VIP show seating.The Key, as the package is branded, is one of a growing…
Carnival Corporation has announced United States GAAP net income for the full year of $3.2 billion for 2018, or $4.44 diluted earnings per share.The figures compare to $2.6 billion, or $3.59 diluted earnings per share, for the prior year.Carnival Corporation…
Cruise Lines International Association has announced a global cruise industry commitment to reduce the rate of carbon emissions across the industry fleet 40 per cent by 2030.“Today’s announcement is a tribute to cross-industry collaboration and a shared commitment to environmental…
Carnival Cruise Line will sail its first series of cruises from San Francisco in 2020.The Carnival Miracle will operate a diverse schedule that includes four- to 15-day voyages to Alaska, Hawaii and Mexico.Following strong reception to a previously announced program…
