The airline said it was pleased to have reached a “consumer-friendly agreement.” December 18, 2023, 5:00 a.m. ET • 4 min reading The U.S. Department of Transportation said Monday that Southwest Airlines has been fined a record $140 million for its operational collapse during the 2022 leisure travel season. The civil penalty imposed on the … [Read more…]
In the last decade, the travel industry has experienced a dramatic shift. A slump in 2020 followed by an economic downturn and inflation had severe implications on travel businesses, but things started presuming to pre-pandemic levels in 2023. With technology advancements, increasing utilization of mobile phones, and growing spending power of people, research projects the … [Read more…]
London CNN – Tui, one of the world’s largest tour operators, is considering whether to leave the London Stock Exchange, which would be a further blow to the city’s reputation as a global financial center. The German company, which is listed in both London and Frankfurt, said in a statement on Wednesday that it had … [Read more…]
Inflation is now 3.1% in Canada and 4.2% in Quebec. While we are far from the Canadian peak of 8.1% in June 2022, travelers will be disappointed to learn that prices in this sector are rising sharply. • Also read: Further decline in inflation in October • Also read: The price of nutrient-dense staple foods … [Read more…]
News By Aaron Barker, FOX Weather Published November 12, 2023, 12:39 PM ET Heavy snow could arrive just in time for Thanksgiving. FOX Weather Millions of people will soon take trains, planes and cars as they make their annual Thanksgiving pilgrimage. The 2023 Deloitte Holiday Survey found that 48% of Americans plan to travel over … [Read more…]
This text is part of the special Pleasures notebook News from the tourism world, here and elsewhere. Soon five Moxy’s in Canada Moxy, which celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2024, stands out in Marriott’s portfolio. Each of the banner’s establishments, recognizable by its pink logo reminiscent of neon, offers a good-natured spirit and codes closer … [Read more…]
Check out what’s happening at FoxBusiness.com Uber and Lyft rideshare drivers protested at the Atlanta airport on Saturday, disrupting travel during one of the busiest holiday travel seasons, to demand better pay. Drivers turned off their apps at 4 p.m. and remained parked at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for several hours, disrupting holiday traffic, FOX … [Read more…]