Global Air Travel Demand Continued Strong Growth into NovemberBy Dawit HabtemariamGlobal air travel demand rose 8 percent year over year in November, the fastest growth rate in five months, including October's 7.2 percent increase,... KEEP READING
State Department Launches Travel Advisory SystemBy Dawit HabtemariamThe State Department launched a travel advisory system that informs and advises U.S. travelers about the level of risk in each country around the world.... KEEP READING
Kenya Airways Readies First Direct Flight to U.S.By Michael B. BakerIn October, Kenya Airways will begin daily service between Nairobi and New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, the carrier's first nonstop... KEEP READING
IAG Moves In on Niki AcquisitionBy Michael B. BakerDespite a legal challenge that arose this week, International Airlines Group is poised to acquire Airberlin's Austria-based leisure airline Niki. IAG in... KEEP READING
MobileXpense Takes In $24 million Private Equity InvestmentBy JoAnn DeLunaFortino Capital Partners has invested 20 million euros (US$24 million) in MobileXpense. Fortino is now the majority stakeholder in the Brussels-based... KEEP READING
Lufthansa Establishes Direct Connection with TPConnectsBy Michael B. BakerThe Lufthansa Group has established a direct connection with travel content aggregator TPConnects, which will enable travel agents to avoid the airline... KEEP READING
Northstar Travel Group Acquires HotelsWorldNorthstar Travel Group has acquired HotelsWorld, a suite of four hotel industry events for senior hotel executives in Australia & New Zealand held over... KEEP READING
Basic Economy Expansion Ushers in Transatlantic Baggage FeesBy Michael B. BakerAirlines are broadening basic economy fares to international routes, raising the potential for extra fees and inconveniences for unwary travelers.... KEEP READING
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