The merger between US Airways and American Airlines — creating the largest airline in the world — was approved today by Judge Sean H. Lane in bankruptcy court in New York, believing that the merger is an “excellent result” which he does not think anyone disputes. Tom Horton — the current chief executive officer of American Airlines — may not be celebrating just yet, however, as…

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is reportedly set to launch its own frequent guest loyalty program later this year. Originally supposedly having resisted launching a frequent guest loyalty program for many years, the purportedly largest luxury hotel company in the world is planning the launch of its frequent guest loyalty program to occur sometime during the third quarter — possibly due to…

A cabinet weighing at least 300 pounds which housed housed flight information monitors fell on several members of a family of seven people at the international airport of the largest city in Alabama as they were traveling back home to Overland Park, Kansas from a vacation in Destin, Florida. Luke Bresette — who was ten years of age — was pronounced dead at Children’s of Alabama Hospital. His mother supposedly still does not know about his death at this time. Heather Bresette reportedly remains in serious condition after…

The Priority Club Rewards brand will be replaced by IHG Rewards Club brand in July of 2013 in honor of the tenth anniversary year of InterContinental Hotels Group. Among the significant benefits expected to be offered — in addition to the benefits currently offered to Priority Club Rewards frequent guest loyalty program members such as points that never expire, no blackout dates on reward nights, the flexibility to redeem points at any hotel company in the world, and extended check-out times — are the following…

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced its new full lie-flat seat for its World Business Class cabin — as well as the renovation of the interior of the cabin itself, including new carpeting, panel decorations, curtains, lighting, blankets, cushions and upholstery. The fleet of…