Transportation

Uber Has Been Adding Surcharges in London to Increase Electric Vehicle AdoptionBy Dawit Habtemariam

Uber since April 2019 has been adding a per-mile surcharge of 15 pence to rides in London in an effort to speed up electric vehicle adoption in the... KEEP READING

Flybe Shuts DownBy Michael B. Baker

U.K. carrier Flybe entered administration on Thursday, abruptly ending operations and grounding all flights.... KEEP READING

Carey Names CFO Mitchell Lahr as New CEOBy Michael B. Baker

Carey International has promoted CFO Mitchell Lahr to be the company's president and CEO, the company announced.... KEEP READING

Despite Brexit, New High-Speed Rail Service Offers U.K. Closer European TiesBy Mark Frary

It is just over 25 years since the U.K. forever became connected to the European mainland by rail, after the first Eurostar services to Paris and... KEEP READING

Hawaiian, Southwest Top Major North American Carriers for February On-Time PerformancesBy Dawit Habtemariam

Hawaiian Airlines had the best on-time performance among major North American carriers in February, according to Cirium's monthly on-time performance... KEEP READING

U.S. Carriers Deepen Asia Service Suspensions, Waive More Change FeesBy Michael B. Baker

Delta Air Lines and American Airlines each have further cut service to Asia, and United Airlines has begun waiving change fees against weaker demand... KEEP READING

Fresh Fears for U.K.'s Flybe over CoronavirusBy Molly Dyson

U.K. carrier Flybe has reportedly said it can only survive until the end of this month without extra financing thanks to a slump in bookings due to the... KEEP READING

IATA: Coronavirus Outbreak Bashed January Global Air Travel DemandBy Dawit Habtemariam

Global air passenger demand in January rose 2.4 percent year over year, the slowest growth rate since April 2010, according to the International Air... KEEP READING

TAP Unveils Incentive to Increase North American Loyalty EnrollmentBy Michael B. Baker

TAP Air Portugal is making an aggressive push to increase U.S. traveler enrollment in its Miles & Go loyalty program as the carrier boosts its... KEEP READING

Airlines Ask Regulators for Slot Rule Leniency During Coronavirus OutbreakBy Michael B. Baker

The International Air Transport Association is asking aviation regulators around the world to suspend airport slot requirements as cancellations related... KEEP READING

IAG Reports Strong Q4 as Coronavirus-Related Cancellations IncreaseBy Michael B. Baker

International Airlines Group's fourth-quarter passenger revenue increased 4.1 percent year over year to €5.4 billion, as CEO Willie Walsh said the... KEEP READING

Amtrak Names New CEOBy Michael B. Baker

On April 15, former Atlas Air Holdings CEO William Flynn will succeed Richard Anderson as president and CEO of Amtrak. ... KEEP READING

United Suspends Some U.S.-Tokyo Service on Coronavirus FearsBy Chris Davis

United Airlines will suspend service between Tokyo's Narita International Airport and some U.S. hubs for several weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak,... KEEP READING

Delta, Latam To Offer Loyalty Reciprocity, Expand CodesharesBy Adam Perrotta

Latam Airlines and Delta Air Lines for flights beginning April 1 will enable reciprocal frequent-flyer benefits, the carriers announced. Latam Pass and... KEEP READING

Heathrow Express to Upgrade FleetBy Michael B. Baker

Heathrow Express this summer will launch a new fleet of fully electric trains for its service between the airport and Paddington Station. ... KEEP READING

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