Bearing Turns Buses into OfficesBy Michael B. BakerBearing CEO John McDermott wanted to re-create the private jet experience on the ground, but as he sees it, the chief commodity he is selling is not... KEEP READING
The Rise of Private Jets in Corporate Managed TravelBy Michael B. BakerBoosted by mobile tech and demand in secondary markets, private jet suppliers now offer a variety of service levels, booking styles and corporate... KEEP READING
Global Air Travel Demand Growth Slowed in MarchBy Michael B. BakerGlobal air travel demand rose 5.3 percent year over year in March, outpaced by a 5.9 percent increase in capacity, according to the International Air... KEEP READING
Alaska Led North American Carriers in On-Time Performance in AprilBy Michael B. BakerAlaska Airlines' 90 percent on-time arrival rate ranked it as April's most punctual North American airline, according to FlightStats. North American... KEEP READING
Avis Budget Rates Declined in Q1By Michael B. BakerAvis Budget Group reported "unusually soft" pricing during the first quarter of 2016, due in part to sluggish corporate travel demand.... KEEP READING
Air Canada Codeshares with Avianca BrasilBy Michael B. BakerAir Canada will sell Avianca Brasil's domestic flights through its channels. Air Canada operates flights between Toronto and both São Paulo and Rio de... KEEP READING
DHS Requests Funds for TSA Overtime PayBy Michael B. BakerU.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson has requested that Congress reallocate fiscal-year 2016 funds to pay for Transportation... KEEP READING
WestJet's Corporate Business Grows in Q1By Michael B. BakerThe number of corporate business travelers flying on WestJet during the first quarter increased 10 percent year over year.... KEEP READING
Air Canada Revenue Increased While Yield Declined in Q1By Michael B. BakerAir Canada's passenger revenue increased 2.8 percent year over year to C$2.9 billion in the first quarter. Its yield declined 4.7 percent due to... KEEP READING
Delta's Bastian Era BeginsBy Michael B. BakerDelta Air Lines president Ed Bastian succeeded Richard Anderson as CEO on May 2. A change in leadership style seems likely, but not a major shift in... KEEP READING
Dave Harvey on Southwest's New Focus on Corporate SalesAfter vice president and chief marketing officer Kevin Krone retired in February, Southwest Airlines moved corporate sales to a new business function... KEEP READING
Delta to Deploy New Baggage-Scanning TechnologyBy Michael B. BakerAtlanta—Delta Air Lines this summer at 84 airport stations will replace hand-scanned barcodes on checked luggage tags with radio wave scanner technology... KEEP READING
Virgin America: Easing of Advance-Purchase Policies Lowering FaresBy Michael B. BakerRelaxation of advance-purchase rules in corporate travel policies is pushing down airlines' yields, Virgin America CEO David Cush said during the... KEEP READING
Uber for Business Adds Expense Management FeaturesBy Michael B. BakerUber for Business has added two new features aimed at easing expense management with the ride-sharing service.... KEEP READING
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