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Delta Introduces Comfort Basic FareBy Donna M. Airoldi

Delta Air Lines is adding a Basic option to join the Classic and Extra categories in its Comfort class, the carrier announced. ... KEEP READING

Etihad, Hong Kong Airlines to Launch CodeshareBy Donna M. Airoldi

Etihad Airways and Hong Kong Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement that also will include reciprocal loyalty benefits, Etihad announced. ... KEEP READING

Weekend U.S. Air Cancellations, Delays WorsenBy Donna M. Airoldi

U.S. air cancellations and delays continued to worsen over the weekend as the mandated capacity cuts by the U.S. Department of Transportation and U.S.... KEEP READING

DOT, FAA Outline Gradual Air Capacity Reduction PlansBy Donna M. Airoldi

After announcing this week mandated 10 percent capacity cuts at 40 "high-traffic airports" to begin Nov. 7, the U.S. Department of Transportation and... KEEP READING

IAG: After Q3 Decline, Corp. Volume RecoveringBy Donna M. Airoldi

Q3 corporate volume at British Airways parent International Airlines Group declined compared with a year prior, but the company said Friday it sees... KEEP READING

Cirium: October N. American Airline On-Time Performance DropsBy Donna M. Airoldi

After an increase in September, October North American airline on-time performance dropped 2.6 percentage points month over month, according to aviation... KEEP READING

Air France-KLM: Q3 Growth Amid 'Challenging Environment'By Donna M. Airoldi

Air France-KLM reported third-quarter revenue growth and net income as the company "demonstrated its resilience in a challenging environment," CEO... KEEP READING

U.S. Airlines Prep for Capacity Cuts, Begin Canceling FlightsBy Donna M. Airoldi

The list of 40 U.S. airports that on Friday are set to receive 10 percent cuts in capacity mandated by the U.S. DOT and FAA is now available, according... KEEP READING

Starlink to Provide IAG Carriers with Wi-FiBy Donna M. Airoldi

International Airlines Group has selected Starlink for high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity on its branded carriers, the group announced Thursday. ... KEEP READING

DOT, FAA to Order Airport Capacity Cuts Beginning FridayBy Donna M. Airoldi

The U.S. DOT and FAA beginning Nov. 7 will mandate a 10 percent reduction in capacity at 40 U.S. airports in an effort to relieve pressure on air... KEEP READING

Qantas Names Jetstar Asia CEO to New Executive RoleBy Donna M. Airoldi

Jetstar Asia CEO John Simeone will return to Qantas in the newly created role of executive manager of offshore sales and alliances, effective Dec. 1.... KEEP READING

Air Canada: 'Strong Corp. Momentum' in Q3 Despite StrikeBy Donna M. Airoldi

Air Canada reported a net profit for the third quarter, despite a strike by its flight attendants, and noted a September increase in corporate travel... KEEP READING

Southwest, Philippine Airlines PartnerBy Donna M. Airoldi

Southwest Airlines has signed an interline agreement with Philippine Airlines, the fourth international carrier with which it has partnered. ... KEEP READING

Wheels Up Q3 Corp. Membership Sales Rise, Revenue DropsBy Donna M. Airoldi

Private air and charter company Wheels Up's corporate membership fund sales in Q3 increased 15 percent year over year as overall revenue declined.... KEEP READING

Lyft, United Detail Point Accrual in Loyalty DealBy Donna M. Airoldi

Lyft riders who also are members of United Airlines' MileagePlus loyalty program now can earn miles on qualified rides, the companies announced... KEEP READING

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