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Executive Travel Analyzes Frequent-Flyer Program Buying PowerBy Michael B. Baker

When it comes to long-haul travel, American Airlines' AAdvantage program offers the most purchasing power of the three largest U.S. carriers' rewards... KEEP READING

United Announces Paine Field PlansBy Michael B. Baker

On March 31, United will begin daily service to the Seattle area's Paine Field from its hubs in Denver and San Francisco. Pending government approval,... KEEP READING

Ukraine International Airlines to Add Medium-Haul Premium Economy FaresBy Michael B. Baker

On Dec. 1, Ukraine International Airlines will expand its Premium Economy fare to medium-haul flights. The fare—which includes two checked bags, onboard... KEEP READING

Putting a Price Tag on Flight DisruptionsBy Michael B. Baker

Travel buyers frequently talk about the cost of flight disruptions to their companies, but by digging through his company's data, Genentech U.S. travel... KEEP READING

Leros Point to Point Acquires Royal Coachman WorldwideBy Michael B. Baker

Chauffeured transportation supplier Leros Point to Point has acquired Royal Coachman Worldwide, creating a combined fleet of more than 350 vehicles in... KEEP READING

Higher Fuel Costs, Volatile Currencies Hurt Latam Q3 EarningsBy Michael B. Baker

Latam Airlines Group's passenger revenues declined 5.3 percent year over year to $2.11 billion in the third quarter. Traffic was up 2.1 percent amid a... KEEP READING

Alaska Takes Southwest's Paine Field SlotsBy Michael B. Baker

Southwest Airlines has turned its slots at Paine Field over to Alaska Airlines. At the beginning of the year, Southwest claimed as many as... KEEP READING

China Southern Will Exit SkyTeam AllianceBy Michael B. Baker

China Southern is leaving the SkyTeam airline alliance, allowing its contract to lapse when it comes up for renewal on Jan. 1. The carrier and the... KEEP READING

Air Tickets Sales Rose 10.8 Percent in OctoberBy Dawit Habtemariam

The total consolidated dollar value of airline tickets sold by U.S. travel agencies rose 10.8 percent year over year to $8.2 billion in October,... KEEP READING

Uber Launches Rewards Program in Nine U.S. MarketsBy Michael B. Baker

Uber has launched a tiered rewards program that offers basic cash perks at the lowest level and bigger benefits like fee waivers and upgraded service... KEEP READING

Sabre Will Acquire FarelogixBy Michael B. Baker

Sabre Corp. has agreed to acquire Farelogix for $360 million. Executives of both companies said the deal will speed up their development of retailing,... KEEP READING

Lyft Will Expand Rewards ProgramBy Michael B. Baker

In December, Lyft will launch a rewards program in which riders earn points, based on spending, that can be used for such perks as upgrades or... KEEP READING

Competitors Narrow the Gap on DeltaBy Michael B. Baker

Delta has beaten its own record, winning BTN’s Airline Survey for the eighth consecutive year. All its competitors, however, have upped their game. In... KEEP READING

Hertz Reports Growing Corporate Market Share in Q3By Michael B. Baker

Hertz's U.S. rental car revenue increased 10 percent year over year to $1.85 billion in the third quarter as the company reported stronger pricing and... KEEP READING

TripLink Adds First Asian CarrierBy Michael B. Baker

SAP Concur TripLink has signed an agreement with Singapore Airlines, the first carrier in Asia to join the network. Via TripLink, travel buyers gain... KEEP READING

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