Calling all travel start-ups: airlines want to help you deploy NDC
Travel start-ups take heed – the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has partnered with a leading travel-focused investment firm ... Continue Reading
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Op-Ed: Passengers under siege in America’s airports
Historically the difference for passengers between low-cost and legacy carriers was one of quality of experience: if you paid less, your exp... Continue Reading
VIDEO: JetBlue studies permanent card that becomes boarding pass
More than a decade ago the concept of a permanent boarding pass for an airline was actually implemented. It was quickly scuttled due to regu... Continue Reading
Airlines must not fail in duty to assist passengers with disabilities
In the United States, airlines must abide by laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Part 382 of Title 14 of the US code. In ... Continue Reading
US DOT data show clear cost advantage for new aircraft
It has been seven months since we took a look at the changing face of the transcon market between LAX and JFK. The US Department of Transpor... Continue Reading
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
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
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