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VisaHQ Launches Employer Letter Tool for Visa ApplicationsBy Dawit Habtemariam

Travel visa and passport applications platform VisaHQ has launched a tool that generates employer letters for business travel visa applications. When... KEEP READING

October Global Air Travel Demand Grew 6.3 PercentBy Dawit Habtemariam

Global air travel demand grew 6.3 percent year over year in October, according to the International Air Transport Association. "Traffic growth has... KEEP READING

Air Italy Expansion Reignites Open Skies FlapBy Michael B. Baker

The dustup over Open Skies between the U.S. and Qatar has resurfaced now that Air Italy, which is 49 percent owned by Qatar Airways, has announced... KEEP READING

New Regimes & Impending Elections Give Rise to Travel Risk Around GlobeBy Adam Perrotta

The looming Brexit, political strife elsewhere in Europe, the rise of new regimes in the Americas and a slew of potentially contentious elections in... KEEP READING

Oneworld Signs First Full Member Since 2014By Michael B. Baker

In mid-2020, Morocco's Royal Air Maroc will become the Oneworld alliance's first full member from Africa and its first new full member since 2012. The... KEEP READING

United Introduces Transatlantic Basic Economy FaresBy Michael B. Baker

On Dec. 11, United will begin selling transatlantic Basic Economy fares that are less restrictive than the Basic Economy fares it offers on its domestic... KEEP READING

United Reaches Joint Business Agreement with Avianca & CopaBy Michael B. Baker

United, Copa and Avianca have reached a joint business agreement covering travel between the U.S. and 19 countries in Central and South America. Pending... KEEP READING

Qatar Airways Leverages Qsuite Expansion for Corporate Travel Business

Qatar Airways has reported significant year-to-date year-over-year growth in contracted corporate business, and the carrier credits a good portion of... KEEP READING

Sifting Through the European Airline DemisesBy Michael B. Baker

The graveyard of European airlines has become a bit fuller recently, and analysts said more are likely to fall amid consolidation and higher fuel... KEEP READING

Blacklane to Build MEA Business from Dubai OfficeBy Michael B. Baker

Chauffeured transportation network Blacklane has opened an office in Dubai, its third after its Berlin headquarters and an office in Singapore. From... KEEP READING

Ukraine International Airlines to Add Medium-Haul Premium Economy FaresBy Michael B. Baker

On Dec. 1, Ukraine International Airlines will expand its Premium Economy fare to medium-haul flights. The fare—which includes two checked bags, onboard... KEEP READING

CWT Rolls Out Mobile Air Booking Capability GloballyBy Dawit Habtemariam

Carlson Wagonlit Travel has expanded mobile air booking capability on its myCWT app to 20 markets, including the US, the U.K., Canada, France, Germany,... KEEP READING

Serko Goes Live with Zeno in CanadaBy Julie Sickel

New Zealand-based Serko has officially launched its Zeno travel booking and expense solution in Canada. Serko established reseller agreements for Zeno... KEEP READING

Rydoo Opens Offices in Manila and LisbonBy Dawit Habtemariam

Travel and expense management platform Rydoo has opened offices in Manila, Philippines, and Lisbon, Portugal. The Manila office will function as a... KEEP READING

China Southern Will Exit SkyTeam AllianceBy Michael B. Baker

China Southern is leaving the SkyTeam airline alliance, allowing its contract to lapse when it comes up for renewal on Jan. 1. The carrier and the... KEEP READING

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