Amtrak’s NextGen Acela Trains Enter Service
With its new, modern interior, higher speeds, and higher capacity, passengers have a lot of improvements to look forward to.
Phoenix Airport Gets Hammered by Dust Storm, Causing Disruptions
Plenty of flights were seen holding and diverting as Phoenix got hammered by a dust storm, in addition to thunderstorms in the area.
Japan Records 3.4 Million Visitors in July, a Record for the Month
The US to Japan market remains mostly strong, while visitors from various parts of Asia saw decreases in July.
WestJet Doubles Down After Customer Claims Price Gouging Amid Air Canada Strike
WestJet responded to a user on X defending its high airfares caused by the Air Canada strike.
Hyatt Shares Plans for Hyatt Centric Namba Osaka, Opening in 2031
This new property looks to lift up Hyatt's offering in Osaka, which has been lackluster since the closure of the Hyatt Regency Osaka.
Alaska Airlines Announces Switch to Starlink Wi-Fi
The Starlink connectivity will be free through the new Atmos Rewards loyalty program.
New Shinkansen Service Forces ANA to Reduce Flights on a Domestic Route
ANA has seen a drastic decrease in passengers on its Tokyo HND - Komatsu KMQ flights since 2014.
American Opens Provisions by Admirals Club in Charlotte, its First Grab-and-Go Lounge
I'm interested in hearing the feedback for this new lounge concept over the next few weeks.
Air France Reopens Lounge at Boston Logan Airport Following a Refresh
The refresh looks nice with new furniture, but I doubt it got rid of the cramped feeling with the lack of windows.
Amtrak Unveils NextGen Acela Train Schedule
5 sets of the next-gen Acela trains are entering service on August 28, 2025.