Transportation

DOT Fines Southwest $140M for 2022 Holiday DisruptionsBy Donna M. Airoldi

The U.S. Department of Transportation has levied a $140 million civil penalty against Southwest Airlines for "numerous violations of consumer protection... KEEP READING

Singapore to Launch London Gatwick ServiceBy Donna M. Airoldi

Singapore Airlines in June 2024 will launch nonstop service between Singapore and London's Gatwick Airport, the carrier announced Monday. ... KEEP READING

Turkish Places "Bold" Order for Short- and Long-Haul AircraftBy Elizabeth West

Turkish Airlines has ordered 220 Airbus aircraft with an option for 135 more, aiming to expand its fleet to over 800 by 2033 as part of a 10-year plan,... KEEP READING

Biden Administration Issues Guidelines for Sustainable Federal TravelBy Michael B. Baker

President Joe Biden on Thursday issued new guidelines for U.S. federal employee travel aimed at increasing use of sustainable travel options. ... KEEP READING

Cirium: Carriers' November On-Time Performance ImprovesBy Chris Davis

The aggregate November on-time performance for North American carriers increased for a fourth month in a row, according to Cirium's latest monthly... KEEP READING

IRS Hikes 2024 Tax-Deductible Mileage RateBy Chris Davis

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service on Thursday announced the 2024 rate used to calculate the deductible costs of operating a car, van, pickup or panel... KEEP READING

New Sabre Leader for Lodging, Ground Details Distribution StrategyBy Michael B. Baker

Chinmai Sharma, a hospitality technology and revenue management veteran who now is Sabre Travel Solutions' global head of lodging, ground and sea, spoke... KEEP READING

Air Canada to Add Austin, St. Louis ServiceBy Chris Davis

Air Canada in 2024 is set to add year-round nonstop service to Austin, Texas, and seasonal nonstop service to St. Louis, each from its Montreal hub, the... KEEP READING

Alaska Adds Porter as Interline PartnerBy Chris Davis

Alaska Airlines has added Canada's Porter Airlines as an interline partner, according to the airline. ... KEEP READING

American, Philippine Airlines Launch CodeshareBy Chris Davis

American Airlines and Philippine Airlines, the flag carrier of the Philippines, have launched a codeshare partnership, American announced Tuesday. ... KEEP READING

Delta Expands Facial Recognition to NYC, LAXBy Chris Davis

After pilot programs in Atlanta and Detroit, Delta Air Lines is launching voluntary facial-recognition programs at airports in New York and Los Angeles,... KEEP READING

United: Agency Requirement Part of Plan to Sunset PerksPlusBy Chris Davis

United Airlines is phasing out PerksPlus loyalty program and transition its business customers to its United for Business platform. The first step is... KEEP READING

ATPCO Acquires Data Intelligence Platform 3VictorsBy Donna M. Airoldi

ATPCO has acquired data intelligence platform 3Victors "to further enhance the company's creation of industry tools that support the future of modern... KEEP READING

U.S. Issues $6B in High-Speed Rail GrantsBy Donna M. Airoldi

The Biden administration is granting more than $6 billion in new funding for high-speed rail projects on the West Coast, the White House announced... KEEP READING

ANA, Joby to Develop Vertiports in JapanBy Donna M. Airoldi

All Nippon Airways and Joby Aviation have partnered a real estate developer to create take-off and landing infrastructure for the commercialization of... KEEP READING

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