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DOT Clears Alaska Airlines to Fly to Mexico CityBy Michael B. Baker

The U.S. Department of Transportation has approved Alaska Airlines' planned service to Mexico City from Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego. If the... KEEP READING

LCCs Heat Up the Transatlantic GameBy Michael B. Baker

The face of transatlantic air travel is changing as low-cost entrants pour into the market. Norwegian Air Shuttle is expanding service to the U.S. this... KEEP READING

EU Clears Benin & Mozambique CarriersBy Michael B. Baker

The European Commission has cleared all certified airlines in Benin in West Africa and Mozambique in South Africa as meeting safety standards required... KEEP READING

Encore Jets Will Expand to AsiaBy Michael B. Baker

New York-based Encore Jets and Opolo Capital Boston & Asia will invest $10 million to expand Encore to China and other major Asian markets. Opolo will... KEEP READING

Travel Leaders Acquires Mexico's Corporate Travel ServicesBy Jay Boehmer

Travel Leaders Group acquired Mexico-based Corporate Travel Services for an undisclosed sum. CTS counts 600 employees and 300 corporate clients, and... KEEP READING

Low Fares & Improving Economy Pushed Global Air Demand in MarchBy Michael B. Baker

Global air travel demand increased 6.8 percent year over year in March. That's slower growth than in February but still solid, boosted by low fares and... KEEP READING

Air Canada & United Will Add More South America ServiceBy Michael B. Baker

United and Air Canada both are expanding service to South America later this year. On Oct. 28, United will begin daily round-trip flights between Newark... KEEP READING

South African Airways & Hawaiian Will InterlineBy Michael B. Baker

South African Airways and Hawaiian Airlines have signed an interline agreement allowing travelers to buy a single ticket across both airlines from... KEEP READING

Emirates Will Pull Back on U.S. ServiceBy Michael B. Baker

Emirates is reducing service to five of the 12 U.S. cities it serves, citing weakened demand related to increased travel restrictions. "The recent... KEEP READING

Jet Airways Will Codeshare on Virgin Atlantic U.S. FlightsBy Michael B. Baker

On April 19, Jet Airways will begin codesharing on Virgin Atlantic flights between London Heathrow and nine U.S. airports: Atlanta, Boston, Washington... KEEP READING

Flight Centre Invests in Latin American Agency with Tech AngleBy Amanda Metcalf

Australia's Flight Centre Travel Group acquired a 24.1 percent stake in Buenos Aires-based travel agency BibAm for US$7 million. The investment earns... KEEP READING

Ethiopian Airlines & Air Europa Start CodesharingBy Michael B. Baker

Ethiopian Airlines and Spanish carrier Air Europa have begun codesharing. Ethiopian provides connections to African destinations from Addis Ababa, and... KEEP READING

Sabre Grows Hotel Content Via ExpediaBy Julie Sickel

The Expedia lodging properties available through Sabre Travel Network have grown from 63,000 to 87,000, including full-service hotels and resorts, B&Bs,... KEEP READING

Global Air Travel Demand Growth Remained Strong in FebruaryBy Michael B. Baker

Global air travel demand showed "strong growth" in February amid low fares and improving economic conditions, according to the International Air... KEEP READING

Impending EU Regulations Could Pose Hurdles for Corporate CardsBy Amon Cohen

Proposed European Union rules for beefing up card security could make the booking and payment processes that occur through travel management companies... KEEP READING

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