A member survey by the Destination Wedding & Honeymoon Specialists Association showed that 95% of members have lost group guests in the past year because they booked discounted rates from hotel loyalty programs.

Britain launched its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) this month. Americans, and other visa-exempt citizens, wishing to travel to the U.K. must apply and pay in advance now. And this new requirement was even being applied to transfer passengers.

Ex-Reality TV star, Congressman, and Fox Business personality Sean Duffy was tapped to become Secretary of Transportation. He’s now a shoe-in for confirmation. Democrats, and even airline unions, are lining up to support him.

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CEO Bob Jordan said, “Every single dollar matters as we continue to fight to return to excellent financial performance.”

A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested on Wednesday morning at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The airline found another pilot and the flight departed to Chicago-Midway airport nearly five hours late. He was stopped at the airport’s TSA checkpoint, and airport police called, because his breath smelled of alcohol.

Boston’s Logan Airport will get an American Express Centurion lounge, and it’s expected to open in 2027. The agreement was approved by the airport’s board on Thursday, and will require building out a new structure to accommodate a two-story lounge totaling 20,000 square feet near gate C10.