The FAA plans to move forward expeditiously with regulations that would require public air charters to operate under the same safety rules as large commercial airlines. And, the FAA will explore a new regulatory framework that would apply to operators of scheduled operations that use aircraft with 10 to 30 seats.  The changes would most

JetBlue will allow passengers who buy a basic economy fare to stow a carry-on bag in the overhead bin, starting Sept. 6.  The airline currently allows only an item that can fit under the seat for passengers who purchase its Blue Basic fare.  “The change makes JetBlue’s basic economy offering one of the industry’s best

Accor is inching closer to the debut of its first Orient Express hotel, with the Orient Express La Minerva, Rome expected to begin welcoming guests by the end of this year. Accor unveiled plans to relaunch Orient Express hotels in 2017, after acquiring a 50% stake in the brand from French national rail company SNCF

Over its nearly 80 years, Perillo Tours has built a loyal following with its focus on Italy. Conversations with third-generation owner Steve Perillo reveal some of the reasons for the company’s sustained success and how budding expansion plans will take it beyond its comfort zone. By Nicole EdenedoJune 17, 2024 ROME — Two orders of

Ennismore will take over the management and growth plans for sustainability hospitality brand Our Habitas as part of a strategic partnership announced June 20.  London-based Our Habitas and its 10 resorts will join London-based Ennismore’s growing list of brands. Our Habitas was founded in 2016 and has locations in Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, Qatar, Saudi

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines put an unspecified number of employees on leave for their involvement in an incident in which several Black passengers were removed from a flight in Phoenix, allegedly over a complaint about body odor. American CEO Robert Isom wrote in a note to staff that the incident was unacceptable. “I am

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