Transportation

IATA: Strong Growth in Global February Air TrafficBy Chris Davis

Fueled by strong international flight demand, low oil prices and an extra leap-year day, global passenger air traffic in February increased 8.6 percent... KEEP READING

Alaska-Virgin America Deal Would Add Options for West Coast Business TravelersBy Chris Davis

The planned acquisition of Virgin America by Alaska Airlines parent Alaska Air Group won't have the same profound effect on the corporate and agency... KEEP READING

Alaska Air to Spend $2.6 Billion Cash to Acquire Virgin AmericaBy Elizabeth West

Alaska Air Group and Virgin America plan to merge to create the fifth-largest airline in the United States. The announcement came early Monday morning... KEEP READING

Brussels Airport Restarts Passenger Flights, Delta Nixes Atlanta-Brussels Until 2017By Chris Davis

Brussels Airport on Sunday reopened to some passenger flights, one day after Delta Air Lines announced the suspension of its service between Atlanta and... KEEP READING

Alaska May Be Close to Acquiring Virgin AmericaBy Elizabeth West

The Wall Street Journal on Saturday reported that Alaska Air was nearing a $2 billion deal to acquire Virgin America, beating out a rival bid from... KEEP READING

Eight Years Later, FAA Eases Newark Airport Capacity CapBy Chris Davis

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Friday lifted a cap on scheduled airline operations at Newark Liberty International Airport, effective Oct.... KEEP READING

OpenJet Launches Private Jet Booking Platform in EuropeBy Chris Davis

Private and charter air operator booking firm OpenJet debuted its platform in Europe on Friday, enabling real-time bookings by travelers and agencies.... KEEP READING

Enterpise Will Add 22 Americas LocationsBy Amanda Metcalf

Enterprise Rent-A-Car will open 22 locations in the Caribbean, where it launched in 2014, and Latin America, where it launched in 2015. In April, 13... KEEP READING

Hilton & Uber Add Each Other to Their AppsBy Julie Sickel

Hilton Worldwide loyalty program members now can order an Uber directly within Hilton's HHonors app, and Uber users can view their hotel stay... KEEP READING

After Brussels: Traveler Safety Advice for Brussels, France, Europe & Worldwide

Travel safety company International SOS has issued the following guidance after the dual bombings in Brussels that killed more than 30 people and... KEEP READING

El Al Turned a Profit in 2015By Michael B. Baker

El Al Israel Airlines swung from a $28 million loss in 2014 to a $107 million net profit in 2015. Reasons for the turnaround include lower fuel prices,... KEEP READING

Marcou Acquires Miami Transportation SupplierBy Michael B. Baker

BostonCoach and Dav El parent company Marcou Transportation Group has acquired the assets of Miami-based Worldwide Transportation, which filed for... KEEP READING

Brussels Airport Will Remain Closed ThursdayBy Michael B. Baker

Brussels Airport will remain closed at least through Thursday, following Tuesday's deadly bombing in the airport's departures hall. An ongoing... KEEP READING

LimoLiner Expands New York-Boston ServiceBy Michael B. Baker

On April 1, luxury bus service LimoLiner will add a 6:45 a.m. departure from New York to Boston, returning from Boston at 4 p.m. The bus service—which... KEEP READING

Virgin Atlantic's 2015 Load Factor Declined on Higher CapacityBy Michael B. Baker

Virgin Atlantic Group, which includes Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Holidays, reported a profit of £22.5 million for 2015, up £10.1 million compared with... KEEP READING

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