Transportation

IATA: Global October Air Passenger Demand IncreasesBy Dawit Habtemariam

Global air passenger demand in October grew 3.4 percent year over year, according to the International Air Transport Association. Global capacity grew... KEEP READING

Kirby to Succeed Munoz as United CEO in May 2020By Michael B. Baker

United CEO Oscar Munoz will step down in May and be replaced by current United president Scott Kirby, United announced Thursday. ... KEEP READING

South African Airways Enters Bankruptcy ProtectionBy Michael B. Baker

South African Airways' board has voted to put the carrier into a "business rescue" bankruptcy protection program to save it from collapse. ... KEEP READING

American Adds Passport-Scanning Tech to Mobile AppBy Michael B. Baker

American Airlines has added a passport-scanning feature to its mobile app, with which passengers can scan relevant information and go to their gate... KEEP READING

Jet Linx CEO Sees 'Ever Increasing' Private Aviation Demand After New York Market Entry

Private aviation company Jet Linx recently opened its 18th base location, a private terminal at northern New Jersey's Teterboro Airport, as part of its... KEEP READING

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

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