Accor, India LCC IndiGo Partner on LoyaltyBy Julie SickelAccor and IndiGo have launched a partnership that enables reciprocal points exchange between their loyalty platforms, the companies announced.... KEEP READING
Japan Airlines, Marriott Expand Loyalty BenefitsBy Donna M. AiroldiThe loyalty programs of Japan Airlines and Marriott International have expanded their partnership to introduce status matching and mutual member... KEEP READING
Sixt Adds American AAdvantage Loyalty BenefitBy Donna M. AiroldiSixt customers now can earn American Airlines AAdvantage loyalty miles through rentals worldwide, the Germany-based company announced.... KEEP READING
Air Canada Launches Montréal Trudeau Airport ShuttleBy Donna M. AiroldiAir Canada has launched shuttle service between the Palais des congrès de Montréal and Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, the carrier announced... KEEP READING
Australia to Introduce Digital Passenger Cards for VisitorsBy Rob GillAustralia plans to introduce digital passenger cards across all its international airports as the country moves away from visitors having to fill out... KEEP READING
EasyJet Takeover Battle Intensifies After £5.7B Apollo BidBy Lauren ArenaEasyJet has received a higher £5.7 billion takeover offer from Apollo Global Management, raising the prospect of a bidding war only days after the... KEEP READING
Travelport to Offer Turkish Airlines NDC ContentBy Donna M. AiroldiTravelport has expanded its agreement with Turkish Airlines to offer the carrier's New Distribution Capability content through its Travelport Plus... KEEP READING
Southwest Adds Air Premia as Int'l PartnerBy Donna M. AiroldiSouthwest Airlines has added South Korea-based Air Premia as its ninth international partner, the Dallas-based carrier announced.... KEEP READING

Swiss CCO Birlenbach to Depart CarrierBy Donna M. AiroldiSwiss chief commercial officer Heike Birlenbach will leave the carrier at the end of September 2026, parent company Lufthansa Group announced Wednesday.... KEEP READING

Air Canada Names SAS Head Van der Werff as Next CEOBy Donna M. AiroldiAir Canada named SAS president and CEO Anko Van der Werff as its next president and CEO, effective January 2027. ... KEEP READING
South Africa's Lift Adopts GO7 Virtual InterliningBy Michael B. BakerSouth African low-cost carrier Lift has implemented airline technology provider GO7's Orchestrated Virtual Interlining solution, which the company said... KEEP READING
Accor, China's H World Group Form Loyalty AllianceBy Julie SickelAccor and China-based hospitality giant H World Group will connect their loyalty programs and direct booking platforms across China, Europe and the... KEEP READING

IATA: May Global Air Demand Again DeclinesBy Donna M. AiroldiTotal May passenger air demand declined 2.2 percent year over year, according to the International Air Transport Association, which cited the war in... KEEP READING
Emirates Debuts Global Lounge ConceptBy Donna M. AiroldiEmirates has opened the first of its new signature lounge concept in Germany's Munich and Frankfurt airports.... KEEP READING
SAS to Purchase Up to 40 Airbus Aircraft in $10B DealBy Donna M. AiroldiScandinavian Airlines Systems has agreed to purchase up to 40 Airbus widebody aircraft, the carrier announced Tuesday.... KEEP READING
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