Transportation

Airlines Prepare for Operational Challenges as Demand ReboundsBy Michael B. Baker

There's one sure sign that travel demand is rebounding this summer: the return of news stories detailing the woes of angry, frustrated passengers forced... KEEP READING

Avis Budget: Variant Isn't Handicapping BookingsBy Dawit Habtemariam

The Covid-19 delta variant has not negatively impacted Avis Budget Group's quarterly bookings, company executives Wednesday said during a second-quarter... KEEP READING

Delta Air Lines Drops Same-Day Standby FeeBy Michael B. Baker

Delta Air Lines has eliminated fees for same-day standby requests on domestic flights, the carrier announced. ... KEEP READING

Lyft Sees Driver Shortage Ease, Airport Rides Up in Q2By Dawit Habtemariam

A few months after a shortage of drivers spurred ride-hailing companies to invest in measures to quickly increase driver supply, the crunch has begun to... KEEP READING

Qatar, RwandAir Form Interline PartnershipBy Michael B. Baker

Qatar Airways and RwandAir have agreed to an interline partnership, connecting through their hubs in Doha and Kigali, the carriers announced.... KEEP READING

IAG Plans Q3 Capacity Below Half of 2019 LevelsBy Michael B. Baker

International Airlines Group continues to slowly rebuild capacity, though the group reported an immediate response in demand when England announced it... KEEP READING

Air France-KLM Boosting Q3 Capacity as European Restrictions EaseBy Michael B. Baker

The Air France-KLM Group is seeing the "first signs of recovery," with plans to fly about two-thirds of its pre-Covid-19 capacity in the third quarter.... KEEP READING

Delta Air Lines Extends Medallion Status into Early 2023By Michael B. Baker

Delta Air Lines is extending SkyMiles Medallion status for current members through 2022, the carrier announced this week. ... KEEP READING

IATA: Int'l Restrictions Hinder June Air Demand ImprovementBy Dawit Habtemariam

June global air demand was 60.1 percent lower than its pre-pandemic June 2019 level, a comparative improvement from the 62.9 percent decline in May,... KEEP READING

American Airlines to Partner with South American ULCC JetSmartBy Michael B. Baker

American Airlines plans to expand its South American network by partnering with ultra-low-cost carrier JetSmart in a deal that includes codesharing and... KEEP READING

United to Boost London Service in AugustBy Michael B. Baker

United Airlines will increase service to London next month to a total of six daily flights, the carrier announced. ... KEEP READING

Etihad Adds IATA Travel Pass Capability on Seven RoutesBy Michael B. Baker

Etihad is enabling travelers to use the International Air Transport Association's Travel Pass app on seven routes from its Abu Dhabi hub: to Bangkok,... KEEP READING

Singapore to Provide NDC Content Through Aeronology ConnectionBy Michael B. Baker

Singapore Airlines has joined Melbourne-based Aeronology's travel distribution platform, providing its New Distribution Capability inventory to... KEEP READING

Alaska Airlines Names New Sales DirectorBy Michael B. Baker

Alaska Airlines has appointed Toni Freeberg, a longtime veteran at the carrier who helped lead its integration with Virgin America, as managing director... KEEP READING

Vaccinated U.S. Travelers Soon to Avoid England QuarantineBy Mark Frary

People who have been fully vaccinated in the European Union or United States will be able to avoid requirements to quarantine or self-isolate when... KEEP READING

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