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New Spirit CEO's Plans Could Draw Business TravelersBy Michael B. Baker

Newly appointed Spirit Airlines CEO Robert Fornaro is turning his eye to operational improvements and expects the ultra-low-cost... KEEP READING

American Airlines Integrates Uber into Its AppBy Michael B. Baker

American Airlines passengers now can set a reminder on American's mobile app to book an Uber ride upon arrival. The app also navigates passengers to... KEEP READING

Frontier Leads in January On-Time Performance Among North American CarriersBy Michael B. Baker

Frontier Airlines’ 87.3 percent on-time arrival rate ranked it as January’s most punctual major North American airline, according to FlightStats. Last... KEEP READING

Business Travelers Select Southwest As Friendliest U.S. Carrier & Best ValueBy Michael B. Baker

An Executive Travel survey of 762 business travelers named Southwest Airlines as the carrier offering the best value and friendliest service among U.S.... KEEP READING

UN Agency Sets Aircraft Carbon LimitsBy Michael B. Baker

The United Nations' International Civil Aviation Organization has issued new standards to cut aircraft carbon emissions by more than... KEEP READING

London Black Cars Required To Accept CardsBy Amon Cohen

Regulatory body Transport for London has ordered all the U.K. capital’s 22,500 licensed black taxis to accept card payments by October. At present, only... KEEP READING

Zika Virus, So Far, Hasn't Curbed Business TravelBy Julie Sickel

Even as fears rise about the mosquito-borne Zika virus in Latin America and other global regions, corporate travelers are treating... KEEP READING

The Airfare Sourcing Sweet SpotBy Michael B. Baker

Oil tumbled below $30 per barrel for the first time in 12 years last month, after airlines already had been raking in record profits... KEEP READING

Automating Ground TransportationBy Michael B. Baker

Meetings and events stand to save significantly on ground transportation—if only they could automate management. That's the goal of transportation... KEEP READING

Global Air Travel Demand In 2015 Hit Highest Growth Rate Since 2010By Michael B. Baker

Lower fares propelled global demand for air travel in 2015, when it grew by its highest level in five years, the International Air... KEEP READING

Delta CEO Anderson Will Retire May 2By Michael B. Baker

Delta Air Lines CEO Richard Anderson will retire May 2 and will be succeeded by Delta president Ed Bastian. Anderson, who has been CEO since September... KEEP READING

Enterprise Expands Into LuxembourgBy Michael B. Baker

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has expanded into Luxembourg with a franchise location at Luxembourg Findel Airport, as well as franchises at off-airport... KEEP READING

WestJet Takes Revenue Hit From Alberta MarketBy Michael B. Baker

WestJet's fourth-quarter revenue declined 3.6 percent year over year to C$959 million as the carrier contended with economic... KEEP READING

Air Astana Reaches Codeshare Agreement With Air France & KLMBy Michael B. Baker

Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement with Kazakh carrier Air Astana. Beginning March 11, Air France and KLM will... KEEP READING

United Asks U.S. DOT For More Time To Expand Shanghai ServiceBy Michael B. Baker

United Airlines has requested an extension through Oct. 29 from the U.S. Department of Transportation to secure a slot for a second... KEEP READING

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