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VistaJet Owner Buys XOJetBy Michael B. Baker

Dubai-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. Baker

Delta 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. Baker

An 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 Habtemariam

The 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. Baker

United Airlines is cutting the number of boarding lanes at its gates and will notify passengers through their phones when the boarding process... KEEP READING

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

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