United Plans Route Growth to Africa, India by 2021By Michael B. BakerUnited will add new service to India, Nigeria, South Africa and Ghana starting late this year and into next year, the carrier announced.... KEEP READING
Air Astana Adds Frankfurt ServiceBy Michael B. BakerKazakhstani carrier Air Astana on Oct. 2 will begin new nonstop service between Almaty and Frankfurt. The flights are timed to connect with partner... KEEP READING
ATPCO Introduces Faster Fare-Filing CapabilitiesBy Michael B. BakerATPCO has developed new capabilities allowing airlines to more quickly change fares and release them to the market. ... KEEP READING
Virgin Atlantic Completes Recapitalization, to Cut 1,150 More JobsBy Molly DysonVirgin Atlantic is planning to cut a further 1,150 jobs across the company and offer a furlough scheme for cabin crew as part of a restructuring plan as... KEEP READING
United Adds October CapacityBy Chris DavisUnited Airlines in October will resume or begin new service on 50 domestic and 23 international routes, the carrier announced Friday, and will operate... KEEP READING
Air Canada Partners for Study to Test Quarantine PolicyBy Michael B. BakerAir Canada is testing the effectiveness of 14-day quarantine periods via a voluntary testing program for international travelers arriving at Toronto... KEEP READING
Southwest Secures Long Beach Slots After JetBlue DepartureBy Chris DavisSouthwest Airlines has secured the 17 permanent flight slots at Long Beach Airport made available by JetBlue's planned departure from the airport,... KEEP READING
Enterprise Acquires Canadian Rental ProviderBy Michael B. BakerEnterprise Holdings' Canadian subsidiary has completed the acquisition of Canadian car and truck rental provider Discount Car and Truck Rentals. ... KEEP READING
Amtrak Partners with Lysol Maker to Boost Disinfection ProtocolsBy Michael B. BakerAmtrak is partnering with Lysol manufacturer RB to improve its disinfection protocols for its trains, stations and lounges.... KEEP READING
IATA: Air Industry 'Largely Paralyzed' But July Demand a Bit Better Than JuneBy Dawit HabtemariamGlobal air travel demand in July plunged 79.8 percent year over year, according to the International Air Transport Association. That's an improvement... KEEP READING
WestJet Increases Air Traffic Control Surcharge on Domestic FlightsBy Michael B. BakerWestJet on Tuesday increased its domestic flight surcharge supporting air traffic control services by an amount of between $4 and $7 per guest,... KEEP READING
American Launches New AirPass Management PlatformBy Michael B. BakerAmerican Airlines has developed a new account management platform for travel advisors using the carrier's prepaid AirPass program. ... KEEP READING
JAL Corporate Sales Leader Steve Smith to RetireBy Michael B. BakerJapan Airlines VP and head of global sales Steve Smith is retiring at the end of this month after 14 years with the carrier. ... KEEP READING
Alaska Joins in Change-Fee EliminationBy Michael B. BakerAlaska Airlines is eliminating most change fees, making the policy universal across the five largest U.S. carriers. ... KEEP READING
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