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The Avis Budget Group as of Jan. 1 will consolidate its operations to two regions: the Americas and International,

The Avis Budget Group as of Jan. 1 will consolidate its operations to two regions: the Americas and International, the company announced on Monday.... KEEP READING

A Clean Sweep for DeltaBy Michael B. Baker

Delta Air Lines further solidified its status as the darling of the U.S. corporate travel industry, as the carrier earned the top score in the BTN... KEEP READING

WestJet on Thursday announced a reciprocal frequent-flyer agreement with Delta Air Lines.

WestJet on Thursday announced a reciprocal frequent-flyer agreement with Delta Air Lines. Under the agreement, WestJet Rewards members now will earn... KEEP READING

Delta Reports Corporate Revenue Gains, Suggests Fuel Cost Decline Won't Lead To Price CutsBy Jay Boehmer

Delta Air Lines' corporate revenue year-to-date has increased 7 percent compared with 2013 levels, executives reported during the carrier's annual... KEEP READING

Alaska Airlines in November was the most punctual major U.S. airline, with an on-time arrival rate of 86.4 percent,

Alaska Airlines in November was the most punctual major U.S. airline, with an on-time arrival rate of 86.4 percent, according to FlightStats. North... KEEP READING

American Airlines by 2016 will install Gogo inflight wireless services on all two-class regional jets,

American Airlines by 2016 will install Gogo inflight wireless services on all two-class regional jets, the carrier announced Thursday. AA currently has... KEEP READING

IATA: Strong Airline Performance Will Lead To Lower Fares In 2015By Michael B. Baker

Average roundtrip airfares in 2015 will decline 5.1 percent year over year, adjusted for inflation and not counting taxes and surcharges, according to... KEEP READING

American Airlines plans more than $2 billion in improvements during the next several years

American Airlines plans more than $2 billion in improvements during the next several years in its fleet, seating, onboard amenities, airport areas and... KEEP READING

Delta Redefines Service CategoriesBy Michael B. Baker

Delta Air Lines next year will realign its service classes into five categories, including an enhanced premium-economy tier, in order to create an... KEEP READING

American Airlines next month will expand sales support center operations for U.S. and Canadian customers to offer 24/7 live agent support,

American Airlines next month will expand sales support center operations for U.S. and Canadian customers to offer 24/7 live agent support, according to... KEEP READING

Uber plans "substantial investments" in Asia/Pacific expansion following its latest round of financing,

Uber plans "substantial investments" in Asia/Pacific expansion following its latest round of financing, which raised $1.2 billion for the... KEEP READING

Lufthansa cancelled or delayed about half of its long-haul flights from Germany for Thursday

Lufthansa cancelled or delayed about half of its long-haul flights from Germany for Thursday following a called strike by the pilots' union, the carrier... KEEP READING

Lufthansa expects flight operations to return to normal on Wednesday after the carrier canceled about half of its scheduled flights earlier this week

Lufthansa expects flight operations to return to normal on Wednesday after the carrier canceled about half of its scheduled flights earlier this week... KEEP READING

Fueling Discontent: Falling Oil Prices Spark Airline Surcharge DebateBy Amon Cohen

Crude oil prices plummeted from $115 per barrel in June to around $85 in late October. Motorists on both sides of the Atlantic have benefited from lower... KEEP READING

Buyers: Reduced Competition Has Not Hampered Airline NegotiationsBy Michael B. Baker

Despite concerns of reduced competition due to consolidation and joint-venture relationships, buyers speaking at recent events staged by The BTN Group... KEEP READING

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