Transportation

U.S. DOT OKs Aer Lingus Entry Into IAG-American Airlines JVBy Michael B. Baker

The U.S. Department of Transportation has granted final approval for Aer Lingus to join the Oneworld transatlantic joint venture alongside American... KEEP READING

Congress Passes Covid Deal With Travel Supplier Aid, Meal Expense DeductibilityBy Chris Davis

The U.S. House and Senate on Monday approved the $900 billion Covid-19 relief legislation, which would allow business travel suppliers access to a... KEEP READING

Covid-19 Testing Requirements for London-New York Travelers Begin This WeekBy Michael B. Baker

British Airways, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic will require negative Covid-19 tests for all passengers traveling from London to New York per an... KEEP READING

Reports: U.S. Covid-19 Relief Deal Includes More PPP Loans, Airline SupportBy Chris Davis

The $900 billion Covid-19 relief package agreed to by U.S. congressional leaders Sunday includes a second, larger round of Paycheck Protection Program... KEEP READING

Singapore Airlines to Increase U.S. ServiceBy Chris Davis

Singapore Airlines on Jan. 18 will increase the frequency of nonstop service to daily between Singapore and each Los Angeles, San Francisco and New... KEEP READING

American to Expand Testing, Verification App in Latin AmericaBy Chris Davis

American Airlines beginning Dec. 22 will expand preflight Covid-19 testing availability and the use of a mobile app for verification to flights from... KEEP READING

ARC: November U.S. Corp. Agency Air Sales Still StagnantBy Chris Davis

Total air tickets sold in November by U.S. corporate travel agencies remained relatively stagnant from September and October compared with 2019 levels,... KEEP READING

Lufthansa, Sabre Reach Distribution AgreementBy Michael B. Baker

Sabre has reached a distribution agreement with Lufthansa Group to provide content both through the traditional global distribution system model as well... KEEP READING

United, Partners to Extend Corporate Contracts Expiring Throughout 2021By Michael B. Baker

United Airlines, along with partners Air Canada, the Lufthansa Group and All Nippon Airways, are expanding contract extensions to apply to contracts... KEEP READING

Amadeus to Make Singapore NDC Content Available Through Travel Platform, CytricBy Michael B. Baker

Singapore Airlines' New Distribution Capability offers will be available next year via the Amadeus Travel Platform and its corporate travel and expense... KEEP READING

Southwest Adds Two California AirportsBy Michael B. Baker

Southwest Airlines will add service to Santa Barbara and Fresno Yosemite International airports in the second quarter of 2021, the carrier... KEEP READING

ACSI: Business Traveler Satisfaction with Airline, Hotel Complaint-Handling DropsBy Dawit Habtemariam

Business travelers haven't issued many more complaints to airlines during the pandemic than before, but their level of satisfaction with how airlines... KEEP READING

United to Ask All Passengers for Contact-Tracing InformationBy Chris Davis

United Airlines during the next few weeks will begin asking all passengers during check-in to voluntarily provide contact information to assist any... KEEP READING

European Commission Sustainability Strategy Points to Major Corp. Travel ChangesBy Amon Cohen

Easier planning and booking of air and train journeys, legally standardized emissions measurements, improved cross-border rail ticketing, financial... KEEP READING

Biden Chooses Buttigieg as U.S. Transportation SecretaryBy Chris Davis

President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday announced he has chosen former South Bend, Ind., mayor Pete Buttigieg to serve as Secretary of Transportation.... KEEP READING

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