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U.S. Carriers Further Cut Domestic Capacity Amid Covid-19 FearsBy Michael B. Baker

United Airlines is deepening its planned domestic capacity cuts as Delta Air Lines and American Airlines on Tuesday each announced its own capacity... KEEP READING

Airlines Continue to Manage Against Covid-19 FalloutBy Michael B. Baker

Airlines are continuing to adjust policies and schedules amid cratering demand as Covid-19 outbreak fears intensify. ... KEEP READING

Hotels Again Modify Cancellation Polices, Loyalty Programs Amid OutbreakBy Donna M. Airoldi

With more destinations throughout the world declaring states of emergency due to the coronavirus' spread, several hotel companies have further eased... KEEP READING

Button Up Your OBT as Coronavirus Bears DownBy Serko CEO Darrin Grafton

The global spread of the coronavirus has underscored the responsibility of travel managers to ensure the health and well-being of traveling employees.... KEEP READING

Flybe Collapse Poses Challenge for Regional ConnectivityBy Molly Dyson

With the recent news of the collapse of Flybe, many across the U.K. are now questioning what the carrier's demise means for regional connectivity.... KEEP READING

Uber Has Been Adding Surcharges in London to Increase Electric Vehicle AdoptionBy Dawit Habtemariam

Uber since April 2019 has been adding a per-mile surcharge of 15 pence to rides in London in an effort to speed up electric vehicle adoption in the... KEEP READING

Flybe Shuts DownBy Michael B. Baker

U.K. carrier Flybe entered administration on Thursday, abruptly ending operations and grounding all flights.... KEEP READING

Despite Brexit, New High-Speed Rail Service Offers U.K. Closer European TiesBy Mark Frary

It is just over 25 years since the U.K. forever became connected to the European mainland by rail, after the first Eurostar services to Paris and... KEEP READING

Kempinski to Add 6,000 Hotel Rooms Via Beijing Tourism Group PartnershipBy Donna M. Airoldi

The Switzerland-based luxury hotel company Kempinski announced that it is adding 6,000 rooms in Beijing through a joint venture with the Beijing Tourism... KEEP READING

U.S. Carriers Deepen Asia Service Suspensions, Waive More Change FeesBy Michael B. Baker

Delta Air Lines and American Airlines each have further cut service to Asia, and United Airlines has begun waiving change fees against weaker demand... KEEP READING

IATA: Coronavirus Outbreak Bashed January Global Air Travel DemandBy Dawit Habtemariam

Global air passenger demand in January rose 2.4 percent year over year, the slowest growth rate since April 2010, according to the International Air... KEEP READING

TAP Unveils Incentive to Increase North American Loyalty EnrollmentBy Michael B. Baker

TAP Air Portugal is making an aggressive push to increase U.S. traveler enrollment in its Miles & Go loyalty program as the carrier boosts its... KEEP READING

Airlines Ask Regulators for Slot Rule Leniency During Coronavirus OutbreakBy Michael B. Baker

The International Air Transport Association is asking aviation regulators around the world to suspend airport slot requirements as cancellations related... KEEP READING

Peninsula Waives Cancellation Fees at All Properties WorldwideBy Donna M. Airoldi

Peninsula Hotels has extended the cancellation policy it enacted due to the spread of the coronavirus to all of its properties, not just those in... KEEP READING

United Suspends Some U.S.-Tokyo Service on Coronavirus FearsBy Chris Davis

United Airlines will suspend service between Tokyo's Narita International Airport and some U.S. hubs for several weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak,... KEEP READING

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