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N. American Carriers' August On-Time Performance ImprovesBy Donna M. Airoldi

After slipping for two months in a row, North American carriers' average on-time performance turned around in August, increasing 6 percentage points... KEEP READING

Sanctifly Triples Lounge Access OptionsBy Michael B. Baker

Traveler well-being app Sanctifly is adding 400 airport lounges to its network via an extended partnership with digital airport platform DragonPass.... KEEP READING

Travel Leaders Corporate Will 'Take It on the Chin' with No-Fee NDC ContentBy Michael B. Baker

Travel Leaders Corporate this week began making New Distribution Capability-based booking available to clients at no cost, said Michael Boult, the... KEEP READING

Air France-KLM, Etihad Plan Further CollaborationBy Chris Davis

Air France-KLM and Etihad Airways have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand their existing partnership, including a broader codeshare and... KEEP READING

DOT: May Flight Cancellations DownBy Donna M. Airoldi

U.S. carriers in May canceled 0.6 percent of their scheduled domestic flights, lower than both the rate of 1.7 percent in April and the rate of 2... KEEP READING

As Fuel Costs Rise, U.S. Carriers Revise Q3 ProjectionsBy Donna M. Airoldi

Three major U.S.-based airlines this week released updated third-quarter projections, citing rising fuel prices as a catalyst. ... KEEP READING

Biden to Nominate Former United Exec to Head FAABy Donna M. Airoldi

President Joe Biden intends to nominate Michael Whitaker to head the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, the White House announced Thursday. ... KEEP READING

Flydubai to Launch Dubai-Cairo ServiceBy Donna M. Airoldi

Flydubai on Oct. 28 will launch daily service between Dubai and Cairo's Sphinx International Airport, the carrier announced Thursday. ... KEEP READING

IATA: July Air Demand Recovery AcceleratesBy Donna M. Airoldi

The recovery of global air demand continued in July with traffic, measured in revenue passenger kilometers, up 26.2 percent year over year, according to... KEEP READING

Norse Atlantic to Launch Paris-L.A. ServiceBy Donna M. Airoldi

Norse Atlantic on May 1, 2024, plans to launch direct Paris-Los Angeles service, operating six times weekly.... KEEP READING

United, Emirates Expand Codeshare to MexicoBy Donna M. Airoldi

United Airlines and Emirates on Sept. 14 will expand their codeshare agreement to include nine destinations in Mexico, Emirates announced Tuesday. ... KEEP READING

WestJet to Expand Calgary Winter ServiceBy Donna M. Airoldi

WestJet beginning Oct. 30 will double its daily service between Calgary and Ottawa, the carrier announced.... KEEP READING

Avianca Names COO Pedreira as Deputy CEOBy Donna M. Airoldi

Avianca Airlines has named chief operating officer Frederico Pedreira as deputy CEO, effective immediately.... KEEP READING

Air Canada to Expand European Summer ScheduleBy Donna M. Airoldi

Air Canada in May 2024 is set to launch new year-round service between Montreal and Madrid and plans to increase frequencies from its 2023 schedule... KEEP READING

TAP Air Portugal to Expand Summer 2024 ServiceBy Donna M. Airoldi

TAP Air Portugal beginning March 31, 2024, is set to increase summer season service over 2023 levels.... KEEP READING

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