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American Names Mabry VP of Global SalesBy Michael B. Baker

American Airlines has promoted Kyle Mabry to VP of global sales as a part of a recent sales team restructuring that has shifted responsibilities for... KEEP READING

U.S. Airline Execs Say Required Testing on Domestic Flights a Step Too FarBy Michael B. Baker

Several U.S. airline executives this week said they were prepared to push back if regulators seek to make Covid-19 testing a requirement for domestic... KEEP READING

Air Canada, WestJet Suspend Flights to Mexico, CaribbeanBy Michael B. Baker

Air Canada and WestJet each have temporarily suspended flights to Mexico and the Caribbean as a part of new, stricter travel restrictions announced by... KEEP READING

ATPCO Hires EMEA Regional DirectorBy Michael B. Baker

ATPCO has hired former Travelport and Plusgrade executive Alisa Brown as regional director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, leading the... KEEP READING

Southwest Needs 'Substantial' Demand Recovery to End Cash Burn in 2021By Michael B. Baker

Southwest Airlines hopes to reach a breakeven point by the end of the year, but that will require a "substantial rebound" in revenue including a... KEEP READING

JetBlue Focuses on Cost Amid Limited DemandBy Chris Davis

With recovery still constrained by a persistent Covid-19 spike in the United States, JetBlue Airways is focused on limiting fixed costs in 2021 in... KEEP READING

GBTA: Governments Should Reconsider Quarantines for International TravelBy Dawit Habtemariam

The Global Business Travel Association called on governments to rethink the use of quarantines for international travel in a statement released... KEEP READING

American Airlines Sees Latin America as 'Standout' While Awaiting RecoveryBy Michael B. Baker

As American Airlines prepares for recovery later this year, it also is preparing for more of the same during the next few months.... KEEP READING

Senate Committee Approves Buttigieg's Nomination as Transportation SecretaryBy Michael B. Baker

On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate's Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation in a 21-to-3 vote approved former South Bend, Ind., mayor Pete... KEEP READING

Alaska 'Bullish' on Growing Corp. Travel Share, Expects Slow RecoveryBy Michael B. Baker

Alaska Airlines executives expect business travel demand will recover to only half of pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year, but they also expect... KEEP READING

Biden Upholds Entry Restrictions for Europe, Adds South AfricaBy Michael B. Baker

President Joe Biden on Monday signed an order reinstating the entry ban on non-U.S. citizens who have recently been to Europe and Brazil, expanding it... KEEP READING

United Launches Website, App Feature to Manage Travel Entry RequirementsBy Michael B. Baker

United Airlines has developed a "Travel-Ready Center" for its website and app in which travelers can view and manage Covid-19-related entry requirements... KEEP READING

Delta Adds Chief Health Officer RoleBy Michael B. Baker

Delta Air Lines has hired Mayo Clinic executive Henry Ting as its chief health officer, a new position at the carrier.... KEEP READING

Lufthansa to Require Medical-Grade Masks on FlightsBy Mark Frary

The airlines of the Lufthansa Group will require passengers to wear medical protective masks on flights to and from Germany from Feb. 1, according to... KEEP READING

Biden Ends Travel Ban, Strengthens Mask Mandates in First Days in OfficeBy Michael B. Baker

Executive orders ending a travel and immigration ban targeting mostly majority-Muslim countries and mandating masks for travelers were among the first... KEEP READING

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