End of the checked bag line means beginning of a new era
LAS VEGAS: I haven’t met too many people, or any people for that matter, who enjoy long lines at the airport. And yet the queue, the line, t... Continue Reading
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Medical travel aids Lufthansa in resuscitating bottom line
NEW YORK: When an airline executive proudly announces, “It’s better to get a heart attack on Lufthansa than any other place,” you know right... Continue Reading
Airlines are spending again on extras; WESSCO is poised to deliver
It wasn’t so long ago that many airlines, particularly those operating in North America, were suffering from a shortage of cash flow. For ye... Continue Reading
Norwegian boss believes his American dream “will come true”
LONDON: Scandinavian budget carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle is confident its dream to operate transatlantic flights through an Irish subsidiar... Continue Reading
As airlines embrace new distribution capability, GDS role crystalizes
It wasn’t so very long ago that the existence of global distribution systems (GDSs) appeared to be threatened. Eager to maximize visibility ... Continue Reading
Spirit encouraged by early results of passenger education campaign
US ultra low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is encouraged by the performance of its new campaign designed to educate passengers about its extr... Continue Reading
Virgin Atlantic shakes up network under Delta influence
Virgin Atlantic is shaking up its route network, consolidating its position as transatlantic partner of its new largest shareholder and join... Continue Reading
Why Delta’s duty free decision doesn’t spell doom for onboard retail
Delta Air Lines’ decision to cease duty free sales on its international flights shouldn’t be viewed as some sort of bellwether for what the ... Continue Reading
Allegiant pushes mobile with new printed boarding pass fee
US ultra low-cost airline Allegiant Air will embark on a natural progression in its product unbundling strategy when it starts charging pass... Continue Reading
United battles menu fatigue with new premium meals
Looking for more variety when it comes to inflight dining? United Airlines just might have an answer for that. The carrier announced signifi... Continue Reading
American loves beacons and wearables almost as much as bacon
Underscoring the rapidly growing interest among airlines and airports to use location-aware beacons and wearable computers to improve the pa... Continue Reading
Former JetBlue exec Victoria Stennes talks happy employees
Victoria Stennes has spent more than 40 years looking at ways to make air travel a better experience for both passengers and the front line ... Continue Reading
Ancillaries prove crucial for Volaris in Mexicoʼs tough market
Ancillary sales emerged as a bright spot during the second quarter for Mexican low-cost airline Volaris, which recorded an overall loss for ... Continue Reading
Update: Delta ceases duty free sales today
Delta Air Lines is ceasing duty free sales on international flights today, citing disagreement with its duty free vendor, DFASS. In an inter... Continue Reading
Airlines move closer to speaking the same sales language
IATA’s Resolution 787 – which will serve as the foundation for a new XML-based data transmission standard for the airline industry – has rec... Continue Reading
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