Transportation

Lufthansa Will Expand Basic Economy to Transatlantic RoutesBy Michael B. Baker

This summer, Lufthansa Group will expand its Light economy fares, which do not include checked luggage or seat selection, to transatlantic routes served... KEEP READING

Qantas Launches NDC Level 3-Certified Distribution PlatformBy Michael B. Baker

Qantas has launched a new distribution platform through which third-party channels can better mimic capabilities of the carrier's website, including the... KEEP READING

Ride-Hailing Services: Uber Vs. LyftBy Michael B. Baker

As ride-hailing apps integrate themselves more deeply into managed travel programs, how do travel buyers choose which supplier, if any, to tap as a... KEEP READING

JetBlue Uncouples CEO & President RolesBy Michael B. Baker

JetBlue has named Joanna Geraghty as president and COO as part of a leadership restructuring. Robin Hayes, who was named president in 2013 and also... KEEP READING

United CFO Steps DownBy Michael B. Baker

United Airlines CFO Andrew Levy has left the company, United announced on Thursday. SVP of finance, procurement and treasurer Gerry Laderman is stepping... KEEP READING

AI to Airports' RescueBy Dawit Habtemariam

More than 75 percent of travelers would use biometrics if it streamlined their travel experiences, according to a December/January OAG survey of... KEEP READING

Victor Appoints CEOBy Michael B. Baker

Private aviation platform Victor has hired tech industry executive Joe Cohen as CEO to accelerate growth, particularly in North America. Cohen's... KEEP READING

Jet Airways Appoints Americas VPBy Michael B. Baker

Jet Airways has hired Athar Khan as VP for the Americas "to leverage the sales and distribution strength" of the Indian carrier's deepening... KEEP READING

Air Ticket Sales Rose Nearly 10 Percent in AprilBy Dawit Habtemariam

The consolidated dollar value of airline tickets sold by U.S.-based travel agencies for domestic and international flights totaled $8.6 billion in... KEEP READING

Car Rental Companies See Pressure on Corporate Rates in Q1By Michael B. Baker

Both Avis Budget Group and Hertz Global Holdings reported revenue growth and a more favorable pricing environment in the first quarter. Both also said,... KEEP READING

Chinese Ground Transportation Network Adds Blacklane ContentBy Michael B. Baker

Chinese transportation network Shouqi Limousine and Chauffeur will display content from transportation booking platform Blacklane. It will appear as an... KEEP READING

Transitional Triumvirate Will Lead Air France-KLMBy Michael B. Baker

The Air France-KLM board has appointed a three-member management committee to lead the company temporarily upon the departure of chairman and CEO... KEEP READING

United Bulks Up Domestic Service from NewarkBy Michael B. Baker

In October, United Airlines will increase service frequency between Newark Liberty International Airport and 15 U.S. cities. As of Oct. 4, the carrier's... KEEP READING

JAL Will Launch Low-Cost Carrier SubsidiaryBy Michael B. Baker

Japan Airlines is developing a low-cost carrier that will operate flights to Asia, Europe and the Americas within a few years. JAL tentatively expects... KEEP READING

U.S. & UAE Resolve Open Skies FlapBy Michael B. Baker

The U.S. and United Arab Emirates have resolved an Open Skies dispute related to accusations that U.A.E. carriers were benefiting from government... KEEP READING

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