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Should Flight Disruption Compensation from Airlines Go to Travelers or Their Employers?By Paxfour CEO Johan Fugmann & AirHelp CEO Henrik Zillmer

The CEOs of flight disruption compensation reclamation firms AirHelp and Paxfour offer their views as to whether flight disruption compensation from an... KEEP READING

Johnson Factors Quality into Airline MetricsBy Michael B. Baker

When Shawn Johnson took charge of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints' travel program in 2013, he couldn't help but notice travel management... KEEP READING

Advito Develops Tool to Analyze Future Airfare TrendsBy Michael B. Baker

BCD Travel consultancy group Advito has developed an airfare prediction tool to help clients negotiate with airlines and manage policy. Advito built Air... KEEP READING

Global Air Travel Demand Rose 6.2 Percent in JulyBy Dawit Habtemariam

Global air travel demand rose 6.2 percent year over year in July, according to the International Air Transport Association. Global capacity increased... KEEP READING

GBTA Research Shows Buyers Overwhelmingly Shun Basic Economy FaresBy Michael B. Baker

Nearly two-thirds of travel buyers never allow their travelers to book basic economy fares, according to a survey of 168 travel buyers conducted by the... KEEP READING

Primera Plans Transatlantic Expansion for 2019By Michael B. Baker

Nordic low-cost carrier Primera Air plans to ramp up transatlantic service next year, including new service to Brussels, Berlin, Frankfurt and Madrid.... KEEP READING

Alaska Promotes TackettBy Michael B. Baker

Alaska Airlines has promoted Shane Tackett to EVP of planning and strategy, a position in which he is tasked with "refining and optimizing" the... KEEP READING

Former Budget CEO Takes Charge at CareyBy Michael B. Baker

Chauffeured service supplier Carey International has named former Budget Rent a Car CEO Sandy Miller as its CEO, the company announced. Miller has... KEEP READING

Aeroflot Orders Largest Aircraft Delivery YetBy Michael B. Baker

Aeroflot has signed an agreement to acquire 100 Superjet 100 aircraft from Russian aircraft manufacturer United Aircraft Corp. over the next eight... KEEP READING

BA Breach Reaches Passenger Card DataBy Michael B. Baker

Hackers gained access to nearly 400,000 passengers' credit card information during a two-week breach of British Airways' website and mobile app. The... KEEP READING

Uber & Lyft Seek Broadening Business OpportunitiesBy Michael B. Baker

As corporate travel programs accept—and, in many cases, embrace—ride-hailing leaders Uber and Lyft more and more, both companies are exploring ways to... KEEP READING

Hertz Invests in a Turnaround

After a few financially challenging years, Hertz Global Holdings, which this year is celebrating its 100th anniversary, has begun to turn its fortune... KEEP READING

Addison Lee Promotes North American Leadership TeamBy Michael B. Baker

Ground transportation supplier Addison Lee has promoted the leaders from two of its North America acquisitions over the past few years and appointed a... KEEP READING

Etihad Partners with Farelogix to Boost Ancillary OfferingsBy Michael B. Baker

Etihad Airways plans to broaden its ancillary offerings by implementing Farelogix's FLX Merchandise engine. It will enable the carrier to showcase such... KEEP READING

Etihad's New 'Deal Fare' Excludes Free Checked LuggageBy Michael B. Baker

Etihad Airways has introduced a cheaper "Deal Fare" for passengers without checked luggage on some of its shorter flights. The fare limits complimentary... KEEP READING

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