Transportation

US DOT Retains Mexico City Slot Requirements for Delta Aeromexico JV

The U.S. Department of Transportation has granted final approval for antitrust immunity for Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico's proposed joint venture but... KEEP READING

U.S. Airport Satisfaction Has Risen, Despite CrowdsBy Michael B. Baker

Traveler satisfaction with U.S. airports improved in 2016, even though many larger airports' traveler volumes are higher than their intended capacities,... KEEP READING

Economy Fares Declined Across Most Regions of the World in 2016By Michael B. Baker

Retail economy airfares are at their lowest point globally since 2013, and advance-purchase policies of at least 21 days still offer significant... KEEP READING

Lufthansa Will Acquire the Rest of Brussels AirlinesBy Michael B. Baker

Deutsche Lufthansa's executive board has agreed to acquire the remaining 55 percent stake in Brussels Airlines for €2.6 million, fully integrating the... KEEP READING

Air Canada & Virgin Australia Will Codeshare Next YearBy Michael B. Baker

Air Canada and Virgin Australia will implement a codesharing agreement early in 2017, pending regulatory approval. In the first stage, Air Canada will... KEEP READING

Hertz Will Replace CEO in JanuaryBy Michael B. Baker

Hertz Global Holdings president and CEO John Tague is stepping down to be replaced by former GE executive Kathryn Marinello. Tague will depart Jan. 2,... KEEP READING

Alaska Completes Virgin America AcquisitionBy Michael B. Baker

Alaska Air Group has closed its acquisition of Virgin America and is beginning the consolidation process. Next year, Alaska and Virgin America will... KEEP READING

IRS Lowers Mileage Reimbursement Rate

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service's reimbursement rate for business mileage on a personal car has dropped for the second year in a row and the fifth... KEEP READING

Year-Over-Year U.S. Airline Delays & Cancellations Increased in OctoberBy Michael B. Baker

Delays and cancellations on U.S. carriers increased but baggage handling improved year over year in October, according to the U.S. Department of... KEEP READING

Blacklane Expands into 64 More Asia/Pacific CitiesBy Michael B. Baker

Chauffeured ride-booking platform Blacklane has expanded into 24 cities in China and 40 cities in Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New... KEEP READING

La Compagnie & XL Airways MergeBy Michael B. Baker

All-business-class carrier La Compagnie is merging with French low-cost carrier XL Airways. Under La Compagnie's holding company, both carriers will... KEEP READING

Fast Park Adds Reservation CapabilitiesBy Michael B. Baker

Through its revamped website, offsite airport parking supplier Fast Park has enabled reservations. The new site also features a price calculator and... KEEP READING

Delta Tops November North American On-Time RatesBy Michael B. Baker

Delta Air Lines was the most punctual major North American carrier in November, getting 88.7 percent of flights to the gate with 15 minutes of their... KEEP READING

Boeing Will Sell Aircraft to Iran Air for First Time Since 1979 RevolutionBy Michael B. Baker

Iran Air has reached an agreement with Boeing to purchase 80 aircraft for $16.6 billion. Delivery is scheduled to begin in 2018. The deal, Boeing's... KEEP READING

Lufthansa's DCC Architect Switches Jobs Within the CompanyBy Amon Cohen

Lufthansa Group executive vice president of sales Jens Bischof will move within the company to become managing director of SunExpress, a leisure joint... KEEP READING

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