2016 Worldwide Air Carrier On-Time PerformanceBy Michael B. BakerKLM, Qantas, Japan Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Iberia, Singapore Airlines, ANA and Delta were among the most on-time carriers of... KEEP READING
Delta & Aeromexico Acquiesce to DOT Antitrust RequirementsBy Michael B. BakerDelta Air Lines and Aeromexico have accepted the U.S. Department of Transportation's stipulations for antitrust immunity, clearing the way for a joint... KEEP READING
U.S. Companies Expect More Business Trips in 2017By JoAnn DeLunaAlmost three-quarters of U.S. travel managers anticipate more business trips under their watches next year, according to an AirPlus survey. Only... KEEP READING
Etihad & Lufthansa Will CodeshareBy Michael B. BakerIn January, Etihad Airways and Lufthansa German Airlines will begin codesharing on Etihad's routes between Abu Dhabi and Frankfurt and between Abu Dhabi... KEEP READING
US DOT Retains Mexico City Slot Requirements for Delta Aeromexico JVThe U.S. Department of Transportation has granted final approval for antitrust immunity for Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico's proposed joint venture but... KEEP READING
Economy Fares Declined Across Most Regions of the World in 2016By Michael B. BakerRetail economy airfares are at their lowest point globally since 2013, and advance-purchase policies of at least 21 days still offer significant... KEEP READING
Lufthansa Will Acquire the Rest of Brussels AirlinesBy Michael B. BakerDeutsche Lufthansa's executive board has agreed to acquire the remaining 55 percent stake in Brussels Airlines for €2.6 million, fully integrating the... KEEP READING
IJet International Acquires Red24By JoAnn DeLunaTravel risk management firm iJet International has acquired competitor red24, which is based in London and has additional offices in New York, Munich,... KEEP READING
Air Canada & Virgin Australia Will Codeshare Next YearBy Michael B. BakerAir Canada and Virgin Australia will implement a codesharing agreement early in 2017, pending regulatory approval. In the first stage, Air Canada will... KEEP READING
Blacklane Expands into 64 More Asia/Pacific CitiesBy Michael B. BakerChauffeured ride-booking platform Blacklane has expanded into 24 cities in China and 40 cities in Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New... KEEP READING
La Compagnie & XL Airways MergeBy Michael B. BakerAll-business-class carrier La Compagnie is merging with French low-cost carrier XL Airways. Under La Compagnie's holding company, both carriers will... KEEP READING
Boeing Will Sell Aircraft to Iran Air for First Time Since 1979 RevolutionBy Michael B. BakerIran Air has reached an agreement with Boeing to purchase 80 aircraft for $16.6 billion. Delivery is scheduled to begin in 2018. The deal, Boeing's... KEEP READING
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