Transportation

Delta, Latam Plan to Launch Codeshares Within Next Four MonthsBy Michael B. Baker

Delta Air Lines and Latam Airlines Group plan to begin codesharing within the first quarter of 2020 pending regulatory approval, the carriers announced.... KEEP READING

Has Norwegian's Low-Cost Long-Haul Model Rebounded?By Mark Frary

Turn the clock back to the start of 2019, and people were wondering whether fast-growing airline Norwegian, with its low-cost short- and long-haul... KEEP READING

Finastra's Ruggiero Ready to Go Cold Turkey on Air RFPsBy Michael B. Baker

When Finastra director of global travel management Mauro Ruggiero completed his airline RFP two years ago, it might have been the last time he ever goes... KEEP READING

United Opens Clear Lanes in Chicago O'HareBy Michael B. Baker

This week, expedited security program Clear opened new lanes in Chicago O'Hare International Airport's Terminal 1 in partnership with United... KEEP READING

ATPCO's Next Generation Storefront Is Coming to a Distribution Channel Near YouBy Dawit Habtemariam

ATPCO has finalized the first version of the Next Generation Storefront standard for the U.S. domestic market, a year after the initiative to develop... KEEP READING

British Airways, Pilots' Union Reach AgreementBy Michael B. Baker

British Airways' pilots' union is recommending its members accept a new pay proposal offered by the carrier, ending a dispute that resulted in the first... KEEP READING

DOT Gives Final Approval to Delta, Air France-KLM, Virgin Atlantic JVBy Michael B. Baker

The U.S. Department of Transportation has granted final approval of antitrust immunity to the joint venture of Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM and... KEEP READING

American Bulks Up Domestic Network for Summer 2020By Michael B. Baker

American Airlines has announced 15 new domestic routes in its summer 2020 schedule, including service to Alaska's largest cities and the Iowa and... KEEP READING

JAL to Expand from Haneda in MarchBy Michael B. Baker

Japan Airlines is using newly acquired daytime slots at Tokyo's Haneda Airport to expand to 34 total international routes from the airport and build on... KEEP READING

Etihad Airways Targets Corporates with 'Boutique' Strategy

Etihad Airways chief commercial officer Robin Kamark and Americas VP Vincent Frascogna spoke with BTN assistant editor and staff writer Dawit... KEEP READING

Norwegian Taps Aviation Industry Outsider as New CEOBy Michael B. Baker

Norwegian Air has named as its CEO former energy and retail executive Jacob Schram, on whom its board is pinning hopes of a return to profitability.... KEEP READING

October U.S. Air Ticket Sales Increased 1.5 Percent Year Over YearBy Dawit Habtemariam

The total consolidated dollar value of airline tickets sold by U.S.-based travel agencies in October increased 1.5 percent year over year to $8.3... KEEP READING

Delta Nabs Ninth Win as United Shows Stark ImprovementBy Michael B. Baker

Delta extended its record-long reign at the top of BTN's Airline Survey, earning the top overall score from corporate travel buyers and agents for the... KEEP READING

JetBlue Launches Blue Basic FareBy Michael B. Baker

JetBlue this week began selling a new basic economy fare, Blue Basic. The fare, an update to tiers launched in 2015, allows no changes, including... KEEP READING

Rail Europe Forecasts Significant Train Demand Growth Over Next Decade

Train ticket booking and support supplier Rail Europe this year launched a new technology platform for travel professionals, Easy Rail Access, that... KEEP READING

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