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Abu Dhabi Gets Laptop Ban ReprieveBy Michael B. Baker

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has lifted its laptop ban on flights from Abu Dhabi after a "successful validation of security measures,"... KEEP READING

ATC 'Privatization' Plan Faces Senate HurdleBy Michael B. Baker

A proposal to decouple the U.S. air traffic control system from the Federal Aviation Administration suffered a setback as a Senate panel excluded it... KEEP READING

Laptop Ban: Security Versus ProductivityBy Michael B. Baker

The threat of a widespread ban on laptops in airline cabins has waned, although some business travel industry leaders caution that overreaching security... KEEP READING

DHS Will Impose New Security Requirements for Airports Serving U.S.By Michael B. Baker

The Department of Homeland Security has outlined new security requirements for inbound international flights to the U.S. If followed, these requirements... KEEP READING

American Adds Incentives to NDC AdoptionBy Michael B. Baker

American Airlines will enact an incentive program to encourage travel agents and content distributors to connect via New Distribution Capability... KEEP READING

United Consolidates Flight Banks to Tighten Houston ConnectionsBy Michael B. Baker

On Oct. 29, United Airlines will consolidate the 10 flight banks at George Bush Intercontinental Airport into eight. Banking flights means scheduling... KEEP READING

American Will Migrate Website & App to IBM CloudBy Michael B. Baker

American Airlines is consolidating several operational functions—including its website, app and check-in kiosk network—to the IBM Cloud platform.... KEEP READING

Amtrak Hires Longtime Delta CEO Richard Anderson as New LeaderBy Michael B. Baker

On July 12, former Delta CEO Richard Anderson will take the chief executive position at Amtrak. Anderson will work alongside current CEO Wick Moorman,... KEEP READING

Delta & Korean Finalize JV AgreementBy Michael B. Baker

Delta and Korean Air have signed an agreement for a transpacific joint venture that will combine sales efforts and expand codesharing and co-location at... KEEP READING

JAL Plans Capacity Growth

Japan Airlines this year finally saw the end of government-imposed restrictions stemming from its bankruptcy protection and now can set its sight on... KEEP READING

Etihad Cuts Back on Free Chauffeured Service & Expands Economy Class AncillariesBy Michael B. Baker

On July 3, Etihad Airways will end complimentary chauffeured services for first and business class travelers at all airports other than its Abu Dhabi... KEEP READING

Qatar Eyes 10 Percent Stake in American AirlinesBy Michael B. Baker

Qatar Airways aims to make a "significant investment" in American Airlines, according to an SEC filing in which American Airlines said the bid was... KEEP READING

Lufthansa Automates Online Check-InBy Michael B. Baker

Lufthansa has launched an automatic flight check-in service via its Innovation Hub subsidiary. The service, AirlineCheckins.com, gives passengers a... KEEP READING

Uber CEO Resigns at Board's UrgingBy Michael B. Baker

Uber founder Travis Kalanick has resigned as CEO under pressure from the ride-hailing app's board. Kalanick's decision came at the behest of five of... KEEP READING

Amtrak Adjusts Penn Station Summer ScheduleBy Michael B. Baker

From July 10 through Sept. 1, Amtrak will reduce service to New York City's Penn Station as the hub undergoes expedited repairs to combat delays and... KEEP READING

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