Transportation

Grapevine Adds Conversational Ground Booking Through JyrneyBy Michael B. Baker

Traveler communications platform Grapevine and ground transportation platform Jyrney have partnered to offer conversational AI booking for taxis,... KEEP READING

Japan Airlines, Marriott Expand Loyalty BenefitsBy Donna M. Airoldi

The loyalty programs of Japan Airlines and Marriott International have expanded their partnership to introduce status matching and mutual member... KEEP READING

United to Add 'Extra Elbow Room' SeatsBy Donna M. Airoldi

United Airlines is adding a row of seats with extra elbow room on its new Airbus A321XLR aircraft, the carrier announced Tuesday. ... KEEP READING

Sixt Adds American AAdvantage Loyalty BenefitBy Donna M. Airoldi

Sixt customers now can earn American Airlines AAdvantage loyalty miles through rentals worldwide, the Germany-based company announced.... KEEP READING

Air Canada Launches Montréal Trudeau Airport ShuttleBy Donna M. Airoldi

Air Canada has launched shuttle service between the Palais des congrès de Montréal and Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, the carrier announced... KEEP READING

United Expands 'Meet and Assist' Program to O'HareBy Donna M. Airoldi

United Airlines has expanded its "high-touch" Meet and Assist service to Chicago O'Hare, the carrier confirmed to BTN.... KEEP READING

FAA Extends O'Hare Flight Cap to October 2027By Donna M. Airoldi

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has extended its cap on flight operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport due to construction. ... KEEP READING

EasyJet Takeover Battle Intensifies After £5.7B Apollo BidBy Lauren Arena

EasyJet has received a higher £5.7 billion takeover offer from Apollo Global Management, raising the prospect of a bidding war only days after the... KEEP READING

Delta: Q2 Corp. Sales Revenue Up 'Double Digits'By Donna M. Airoldi

Delta Air Lines' corporate sales revenue for the second quarter soared by double-digit percentage year-over-year growth, said CCO Joe Esposito, adding... KEEP READING

Travelport to Offer Turkish Airlines NDC ContentBy Donna M. Airoldi

Travelport has expanded its agreement with Turkish Airlines to offer the carrier's New Distribution Capability content through its Travelport Plus... KEEP READING

Choice or Complexity? Delta's New Fares Could Offer Buyers BothBy Donna M. Airoldi

Delta says its new premium-cabin Basic fares are designed to offer corporate travelers more service and price options, but industry consultants noted... KEEP READING

Southwest Adds Air Premia as Int'l PartnerBy Donna M. Airoldi

Southwest Airlines has added South Korea-based Air Premia as its ninth international partner, the Dallas-based carrier announced.... KEEP READING

Delta Adds 'Basic' Fares to Premium CabinsBy Donna M. Airoldi

Delta Air Lines has further segmented its fare offerings by adding three new "Basic" fares to its premium cabins, the carrier announced Wednesday. ... KEEP READING

Cirium: June N. American On-Time Performance SlipsBy Donna M. Airoldi

The June on-time performance for North American carriers dropped month over month for eight of the 10 reporting airlines, according to Cirium. ... KEEP READING

Swiss CCO Birlenbach to Depart CarrierBy Donna M. Airoldi

Swiss chief commercial officer Heike Birlenbach will leave the carrier at the end of September 2026, parent company Lufthansa Group announced Wednesday.... KEEP READING