European Carriers Lead in Capacity Cuts as U.S. Carriers Face 'Tough Decisions'By Michael B. BakerAirlines last week globally cut 21 million seats, or 23 percent of capacity, even before the steep reductions planned by large U.S. carriers begin this... KEEP READING
Singapore Airlines to Ground Most of Its FleetBy Michael B. BakerSingapore Airlines is cutting 96 percent of planned capacity through the end of April as the carrier faces what it called "the greatest challenge [it]... KEEP READING
Booking Platform Omio Expands into North AmericaAfter changing its name from GoEuro last year, Berlin-based multimodal travel booking platform Omio has followed through with plans to expand its... KEEP READING
Navigating China's Payment Systems Requires PlanningBy CWT senior director of Asia/Pacific multination customer group Akshay KapoorDespite the current coronavirus crisis, which has all but isolated China from business travelers around the globe, it is inevitable that organizations... KEEP READING
Emirates to Ground All Passenger ServiceBy Michael B. BakerEmirates will suspend all passenger service by March 25, the carrier announced Sunday.... KEEP READING
United To Substantially Decrease Remaining International ServiceBy Michael B. BakerUnited Airlines over the next week will substantially decrease international operations, reducing its international schedule for April by 90 percent.... KEEP READING
European Commission: No Compensation for Coronavirus-Caused Flight CancellationsBy Dawit HabtemariamThe European Commission this week released a public guidance document indicating that airlines are not obligated to compensate passengers for flight... KEEP READING
American, United Extend Change Fee WaiverBy Michael B. BakerAmerican Airlines and United Airlines have extended change fee waivers on tickets purchased before March 1 to cover travel through May 31.... KEEP READING
Carriers Announce More Service SuspensionsBy Michael B. BakerCarriers around the world continue to slash capacity as they contend with increasing restrictions and little demand amid the Covid-19 outbreak.... KEEP READING
IHG Cutting Costs Amid Lowest Demand 'We've Ever Seen'By Donna M. AiroldiInterContinental Hotels Group is seeing the lowest demand it has ever experienced, due to the effects of Covid-19, the company reported in a Friday... KEEP READING
State Department to U.S. Citizens: Do Not Travel InternationallyBy Dawit HabtemariamThe U.S. State Department on Thursday issued a level 4 travel advisory—the highest level of warning—for all U.S. citizens, telling them to avoid... KEEP READING
American Airlines April Flight Reductions Now Total More Than 55,000By Michael B. BakerAmerican Airlines' domestic schedule reduction for April stands at 30 percent, with plans for deeper cuts in May, president Robert Isom said in a... KEEP READING
American Airlines Alters F&B Service to Keep Some Lounges RunningBy Michael B. BakerAmerican Airlines continues to operate some of its lounges, though it has adapted its food and beverage service in them to prevent Covid-19 spread, SVP... KEEP READING
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