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JetBlue Kicks Off U.S.-Cuba Air ServiceBy Michael B. Baker

Scheduled commercial air service between the United States and Cuba returned today as JetBlue launched its first flight between Fort Lauderdale and... KEEP READING

Analysts Say United & American Exec Announcements Signal Eventual Succession PlansBy Michael B. Baker

Recent top management movement at American Airlines and United Airlines might reflect a shoring up of the line of succession at both carriers, according... KEEP READING

American Airlines President Scott Kirby Moves to UnitedBy Michael B. Baker

United Airlines has hired American Airlines president Scott Kirby as president, a new role at the carrier. Kirby became American's president in 2013... KEEP READING

U.S. DOT Will Finance New Acela TrainsBy Michael B. Baker

Amtrak will boost Acela service on the Northeast Corridor with the purchase of 28 train sets, funded by a $2.45 billion loan from the U.S. Department of... KEEP READING

Savings Trump Traveler Comfort in Airline AgreementsBy Michael B. Baker

For corporate travel buyers negotiating airline agreements, savings remain the top priority by a wide margin, although most buyers also expect... KEEP READING

Driverless Taxis Hit Singapore's Streets

Self-driving car software developer nuTonomy beat Uber to the road with the first public testing of a robo-taxi service, in Singapore. Uber has said it... KEEP READING

Air France-KLM VP Eric Caron on Working with Corporates

As with Europe overall, Air France-KLM has taken a hit in revenue following terrorist attacks and political unrest in Europe this year. Even so, Eric... KEEP READING

Lyft Adds Expense Features & Tests Travel Manager DashboardBy Michael B. Baker

Lyft is testing an admin dashboard through which travel managers can view travel data, invite employees to create business profiles and communicate with... KEEP READING

KLM Will Begin Flights to Namibia in OctoberBy Michael B. Baker

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will begin service to Windhoek, Namibia, its twelfth destination in Africa and first in Namibia, on Oct. 30. The carrier will... KEEP READING

Latam Envisions Broader Global Corporate SalesBy Michael B. Baker

One year into its single, merged brand, Latam Airlines Group hopes to become a bigger player on a global scale, both by extending its own international... KEEP READING

Taxeo Signs On First Car Rental Company Partner for Automatic VAT RecoveryBy JoAnn DeLuna

Europcar now sends invoice data to Taxeo so the VAT recovery firm can create tax-compliant electronic invoices to help mutual clients recover... KEEP READING

Cathay Pacific Adds Weight to Checked Baggage RestrictionsBy Michael B. Baker

Cathay Pacific will change its standard checked baggage allowance in September, increasing the weight allowance but limiting the number of free bags a... KEEP READING

United Loosens Agent Rebooking ParametersBy Michael B. Baker

United Airlines has eased restrictions on travel agency partners that are rebooking on behalf of their clients after schedule changes and irregular... KEEP READING

United Adds Chief Commercial Officer & CFOBy Michael B. Baker

On Aug. 22, Boston Consulting Group partner and airline transformation practice managing director Julia Haywood, who has worked with United on its own... KEEP READING

U.S. Carriers Show Improved Operations in JuneBy Michael B. Baker

U.S. airlines had fewer cancellations, delays and complaints in June than a year prior, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Reporting... KEEP READING

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