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DerbySoft Clients Now Can Pay with Conferma Virtual CardsBy JoAnn DeLuna

Clients of hotel technology solutions provider DerbySoft—which include corporate clients, travel management companies and online travel agencies—can pay... KEEP READING

AirPlus Acquires Belgian Card Issuer BCC CorporateBy JoAnn DeLuna

AirPlus International is set to acquire Belgian card issuer BCC Corporate by the second quarter. The deal, which will add 100,000 corporate cardholders... KEEP READING

International SOS Buys International Health SolutionsBy Elizabeth West

Travel risk management firm International SOS has acquired International Health Solutions, the African medical onsite service business of Europ... KEEP READING

Finnair Plans Summer Capacity GrowthBy Michael B. Baker

On May 14, Finnair will add five weekly flights between Helsinki and Copenhagen, including a morning flight from Copenhagen for business travelers... KEEP READING

International Air Travel Demand Rose Across All Regions in NovemberBy Michael B. Baker

International air travel demand increased year over year across all regions in November, according to the International Air Transport Association. On a... KEEP READING

Addison Lee Acquires Flyte TymeBy Michael B. Baker

London-based chauffeured transportation supplier Addison Lee has acquired New Jersey-based Flyte Tyme Worldwide Transportation, the fourth-largest... KEEP READING

2016 Worldwide Air Carrier On-Time PerformanceBy Michael B. Baker

KLM, 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. Baker

Delta 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 DeLuna

Almost 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. Baker

In 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 JV

The 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. Baker

Retail 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. Baker

Deutsche 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 DeLuna

Travel 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. Baker

Air Canada and Virgin Australia will implement a codesharing agreement early in 2017, pending regulatory approval. In the first stage, Air Canada will... KEEP READING

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