SEB Completes AirPlus Acquisition, Names New CEOBy Michael B. BakerSwedish bank SEB Kort has completed its acquisition of AirPlus and has named Mads Krumhardt Enggren, the bank's managing director, as its new CEO.... KEEP READING
U.S. State Dept. Issues 'Do Not Travel' Advisory for LebanonBy Donna M. AiroldiThe U.S. State Department on Wednesday issued a Level 4 advisory for Lebanon, warning against any travel, citing rising tensions between the Lebanese... KEEP READING
Asia, Europe Lead Amadeus Booking Growth in First Half of 2024By Michael B. BakerSecond-quarter air bookings through Amadeus' global distribution system increased 3 percent year over year to 117.2 million, the company announced on... KEEP READING
IATA: Int'l Again Leads June Global Air Demand GrowthBy Donna M. AiroldiJune international air demand and capacity each were up by double-digit percentages year over year, according to the International Air Transport... KEEP READING
Finnair to Distribute NDC Content via TravelportBy Donna M. AiroldiTravelport will provide Finnair's New Distribution Capability content alongside traditional content as part of an expanded relationship between the two... KEEP READING
Marriott Pilots Trafficking Survivor Stay ServiceBy Chris DavisMarriott International has developed and is piloting in five U.S. cities a service in which room nights are donated on an emergency basis for short-term... KEEP READING
Air New Zealand Scraps 2030 Carbon Target, Withdraws from SBTiBy Donna M. AiroldiAir New Zealand has removed its 2030 target to reduce its carbon intensity by 28.9 percent compared with a 2019 baseline, and it has withdrawn from the... KEEP READING
Navan Analysis Highlights NDC Savings Over EDIFACTBy Michael B. BakerNDC bookings through Navan are bringing clients savings as high as 16.6 percent per airline, accounting for GDS surcharges and a broader access to fares... KEEP READING
Qantas Joins SAF Alliance with $50M CommitmentBy Donna M. AiroldiQantas has joined the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Financing Alliance fund with a commitment of US$50 million, the carrier announced Wednesday. ... KEEP READING
Malaysia Airlines NDC Content Now Live via TravelportBy Donna M. AiroldiMalaysia Airlines' New Distribution Capability content is now available in the Travelport Plus marketplace, Travelport announced Thursday. ... KEEP READING
Virgin Atlantic Orders Seven Airbus A330-900 AircraftBy Donna M. AiroldiVirgin Atlantic has ordered seven Airbus A330-900 aircraft to be delivered beginning in 2027, the carrier announced.... KEEP READING
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