World's Busiest RoutesBy Dawit HabtemariamOf the 10 routes over 35,000 kilometers that had the most direct flights between March 2018 and February 2019, eight originated in the U.S., according... KEEP READING
Uber Will Acquire Middle Eastern Ridehailing Platform CareemBy Michael B. BakerUber has reached an agreement to acquire Dubai-based ridehailing platform Careem for $3.1 billion. The deal is projected to close in the first quarter... KEEP READING
App Analysis: GeoSureBy Dawit HabtemariamThe GeoSure mobile app, free and available on Google Play and the Apple Store, rates the safety of thousands of cities and neighborhoods, each in six... KEEP READING
EU Approves Brexit DelayBy Dawit HabtemariamOn March 22nd, the European Council approved U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May's request to delay the U.K.'s withdrawal from the EU. The Brexit date will... KEEP READING
Fello Joins GlobalStar TravelBy Dawit HabtemariamTravel management company Fello has joined GlobalStar Travel Network. The one-year-old Fello, based in Central London, employs more than 50 and does... KEEP READING
What's in Store for China's Aviation Industry?By Michael B. BakerDespite the shaky trade relationship between the U.S. and China, demand for international air travel to China has remained strong. The future role of... KEEP READING
Homelike Enters SpainBy Jeremy Silk SmithHomelike, a B2B booking platform for furnished-housing rentals over one month, opened its third office this month, in Barcelona. The company said it now... KEEP READING
Brazil Waives Visas for Citizens of U.S. & Three Other CountriesBy Dawit HabtemariamAs of June 17, citizens of the U.S., Canada, Australia and Japan no longer will need visas to enter Brazil, according to Brazil Tourism. Citizens of... KEEP READING
Travelport & Japan Airlines Plan GDSBy Michael B. BakerTravelport and Japan Airlines are forming a joint venture to combine the Travelport Japan K.K. platform and JAL's Axess International Network into a... KEEP READING
Emirates Signs Content Deal with ATPCOBy Michael B. BakerEmirates has signed a three-year content deal with ATPCO to develop and distribute rich content across its sales channels. Through ATPCO's... KEEP READING
Swiss Will Add Premium Economy ClassBy Michael B. BakerSwiss International Air Lines will begin offering a Premium Economy Class on long-haul flights in spring 2021. The 24-seat class, which will provide... KEEP READING
Reed & Mackay Launches in NetherlandsBy Amanda MetcalfU.K.-based travel management company Reed & Mackay has launched in the Netherlands through a jointly branded office with travel agency Munckhof Business... KEEP READING
GBTA Lobbyist Talks About Making Sure Business Travel Has Its SayGlobal Business Travel Association VP of government relations Shane Downey said GBTA lobbying has focused on taxation and fees, as well as maintaining... KEEP READING
Domestic Air Travel Grew Faster Than Crossborder Demand in JanuaryBy Dawit HabtemariamGlobal air traffic rose 6.5 percent year over year in January, and capacity grew 6.4 percent, according to the International Air Transport Association.... KEEP READING
U.K. Reciprocity Declaration Allays Some Air Travel Qualms for a No-Deal BrexitBy Dawit HabtemariamThe British government declared on Thursday that in the event of a no-deal Brexit on March 29, it will reciprocate the European Union's provisional... KEEP READING
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