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United's Kirby Acknowledges American Merger ApproachBy Donna M. Airoldi

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby confirmed he proposed a merger with American Airlines and that American declined, prioritizing their long-term strategy.... KEEP READING

Spotnana, Air Canada Partner for NDC, Flight Pass BookingBy Michael B. Baker

Spotnana has partnered with Air Canada to enable booking of both the carrier's NDC content and flights with Air Canada Flight Pass credits in its... KEEP READING

American Sees 'Momentum' in Q1 Managed Corp. RevenueBy Donna M. Airoldi

American Airlines is pressing ahead with growing its managed corporate business, executives said on a Thursday morning earnings call. Executives... KEEP READING

Hawaiian Airlines Joins OneworldBy Donna M. Airoldi

Hawaiian Airlines officially has joined the Oneworld airline alliance, parent company Alaska Air Group announced Thursday. ... KEEP READING

Southwest: Q1 Corp. Revenue Strongest in Its HistoryBy Donna M. Airoldi

Southwest Airlines' managed corporate revenue increased 16 percent year over year in the first quarter and 25 percent in March, each figure the largest... KEEP READING

Duffel Adds Car Rental Booking CapabilitiesBy Michael B. Baker

Travel technology platform Duffel has added car rental bookings to its API, giving its users the ability to offer car rental alongside its flight and... KEEP READING

Lyft Agrees to Acquire Gett's U.K. BusinessBy Donna M. Airoldi

Lyft has agreed to acquire ground transportation booking platform Gett's U.K. business, with closing expected "in the coming weeks" subject to customary... KEEP READING

United Q1 Corp. Demand Up as It Pushes Fare HikesBy Chris Davis

United Airlines' first-quarter business travel revenue increased 14 percent year over year with "strength across all verticals," company executives said... KEEP READING

TSA PreCheck Touchless ID Now Available at All AA HubsBy Donna M. Airoldi

The Transportation Security Administration PreCheck Touchless ID biometric security option is available at all American Airlines hub airports for the... KEEP READING

IHG, ANA to Deepen Loyalty PartnershipBy Julie Sickel

IHG Hotels & Resorts and All Nippon Airways have entered into a new, enhanced loyalty partnership that will launch after October, the companies... KEEP READING

ATPCO: SAP Concur Integrates Routehappy Virtual ToursBy Donna M. Airoldi

SAP Concur has integrated ATPCO's Routehappy Virtual Tours solution, which offers visual flight-shopping experiences at the point of booking, ATPCO... KEEP READING

Virgin Atlantic Names Amex Travel's Uphill VP of SalesBy Donna M. Airoldi

Virgin Atlantic has named former American Express Travel executive Anthony Uphill as its new VP of sales, effective May 5. ... KEEP READING

Alaska: Q1 Corp. Demand Booms, Capacity SlowsBy Chris Davis

Alaska Airlines parent Alaska Air Group's Q1 managed corporate travel revenue increased 19 percent year over year alongside strengthening premium-class... KEEP READING

Buyers Voice Frustration Over Rising Air SurchargesBy Donna M. Airoldi

The increase in jet fuel prices has led to higher airfares and checked-baggage fees. But some airlines have added "carrier-imposed surcharges" instead... KEEP READING

FAA Caps O'Hare Summer ScheduleBy Donna M. Airoldi

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has capped daily operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport for the summer 2026 season at 2,708. ... KEEP READING

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