August Global Load Factor Breaks RecordBy Dawit HabtemariamGlobal air travel demand rose 6.4 percent year over year in August, according to the International Air Transport Association, while capacity rose 5.5... KEEP READING
Five-Year FAA Reauthorization Moves to SenateBy Michael B. BakerThe U.S. House of Representatives this week passed a five-year reauthorization act for the FAA that omits many of the changes that had been under... KEEP READING
Air Reshopping Tool Trappit Moves into North AmericaBy Michael B. BakerMadrid-based air reshopping tool Trappit has expanded its operations into North America, opening a sales office in California. Former American Express... KEEP READING
American Airlines Readies Corporate Management Portal for Widespread LaunchBy Michael B. BakerAmerican Airlines next year will launch SalesLink Insights, a data portal for corporate travel buyers through which they can monitor contract... KEEP READING
Routehappy Switches Up Wi–Fi CategorizationsBy Michael B. BakerRoutehappy has added new descriptors for in-flight Wi-Fi to better define what sort of connection will be available aboard a flight. The categorizations... KEEP READING
Delta Gets Level 3 NDC CertificationBy Michael B. BakerDelta has achieved Level 3 certification for the International Transport Association's New Distribution Capability schema version 18.1, the highest... KEEP READING
American Follows Suit with $5 Bag Fee IncreasesBy Michael B. BakerAmerican Airlines will charge $30 for the first checked bag for tickets purchased on and after Sept. 21 for domestic flights and flights to Canada. The... KEEP READING
DHS Steps Up Real ID Education EffortsBy Michael B. BakerAs another deadline for state Real ID compliance creeps closer, Department of Homeland Security officials are hoping travelers and traveler buyers start... KEEP READING
VistaJet Owner Buys XOJetBy Michael B. BakerDubai-based Vista Global is acquiring North America private aviation platform XOJet. VistaJet founder Thomas Flohr had launched Vista Global this month... KEEP READING
Delta Matches United & JetBlue's Bag Fee IncreaseBy Michael B. BakerDelta has raised its fee for a first checked bag from $25 to $30 for domestic flights and for most flights within North America. The increase matches... KEEP READING
Satisfaction with North American Airports Reaches Record HighBy Michael B. BakerAn improved security experience and better food and beverage options pushed customer satisfaction with North American airports to an all-time high this... KEEP READING
August Air Ticket Sales in U.S. Hit $8 BillionBy Dawit HabtemariamThe consolidated dollar value of airline ticket sales sold by U.S.-based travel agencies rose 8.6 percent year over year in August to $8 billion,... KEEP READING
United Changes Boarding ProcessBy Michael B. BakerUnited Airlines is cutting the number of boarding lanes at its gates and will notify passengers through their phones when the boarding process... KEEP READING
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