Sabre Grows Hotel Content Via ExpediaBy Julie SickelThe 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. BakerGlobal 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 CohenProposed European Union rules for beefing up card security could make the booking and payment processes that occur through travel management companies... KEEP READING
Interchange Regulation Leads to €12 million Dent in AirPlus Profits in 2016By Amon CohenAirPlus International lost 127,000 corporate cardholders in 2016 as a direct consequence of the European Union Interchange Fee Regulation, according to... KEEP READING
International Travel to U.S. Actually Rose YOY in FebruaryBy Michael B. BakerThe growth rate of inbound international travel to the U.S. outpaced that of domestic travel in February, although a drop-off related to President... KEEP READING
Australia Institutes Precautionary Aviation Security RequirementsBy Michael B. BakerThe Australian government has instituted "increased security measures" for flights from Doha, Abu Dhabi and Dubai but is not imposing a ban on onboard... KEEP READING
Qatar Responds to Electronics Ban with Loaner LaptopsBy Michael B. BakerQatar Airways plans to loan laptops to business class passengers to mitigate the U.S. ban of onboard laptops initiated last week. Beginning next week,... KEEP READING
Delta & Korean Air Will JV on Schedules & Revenue SharingBy Michael B. BakerDelta and Korean Air have formed a JV that will include schedule coordination and revenue sharing on transpacific flights. Pending regulatory approval,... KEEP READING
American Will Invest $200 Million in China SouthernBy Michael B. BakerAmerican Airlines has committed to invest $200 million for a 2.8 percent stake in China Southern Airlines. Although each belongs to a different... KEEP READING
How Airlines Are Handling U.S. & U.K. Electronics BansBy Michael B. BakerThe U.S. and U.K. bans on laptops and other large electronic devices onboard flights from certain Middle East and North Africa destinations likely will... KEEP READING
Cathay Pacific & Lufthansa Group Will CodeshareBy Michael B. BakerCathay Pacific and the Lufthansa Group will begin codesharing on April 26. Passengers on Lufthansa, Swiss and Austrian Airlines flights to Hong Kong... KEEP READING
U.S. Government's Handling of Laptop Ban Was Unacceptable for the Business Travel CommunityBy Michael B. BakerJustified or not, the handling of the U.S. government's surprise ban on laptops and other large electronic devices onboard certain flights from the... KEEP READING
U.S. & U.K. Issue Bans on Onboard Electronic Devices for Flights from Middle East & North AfricaBy Michael B. BakerBoth the U.S. and U.K. governments are banning passengers from bringing laptops, tablets and other electronic devices onboard flights from certain... KEEP READING
Royal Jordanian Bans Carry-On Laptops & Tablets for U.S. FlightsBy Michael B. BakerRoyal Jordanian Airlines is banning passengers from carrying most electrical devices onboard flights to and from the U.S., citing "instructions from... KEEP READING
Hawaii Judge Blocks Trump's Revised Travel BanBy Elizabeth WestU.S. district courts in Hawaii and Maryland have paused President Donald Trump's revised executive order that would bar citizens of six majority-Muslim... KEEP READING
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