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Leaders of Lufthansa and Air China signed a memorandum of understanding to expand the carriers' partnership.

Leaders of Lufthansa and Air China signed a memorandum of understanding to expand the carriers' partnership. According to an Air China statement, the... KEEP READING

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration directed screeners at "certain overseas airports with direct flights to the United States" to ensure passengers' electronic devices can be powered up.

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration directed screeners at "certain overseas airports with direct flights to the United States" to... KEEP READING

Global passenger traffic in May increased 6.2 percent year over year,

Global passenger traffic in May increased 6.2 percent year over year, according to the International Air Transport Association. Capacity increased 5.2... KEEP READING

New Jersey Transit on Thursday reopened rail service to Newark Liberty International Airport.

New Jersey Transit on Thursday reopened rail service to Newark Liberty International Airport. The rail line since May 1 had been closed in order to... KEEP READING

CWT: Loyalty Program Status Entices Travelers To Book Higher AirfaresBy Michael B. Baker

Corporate travelers who hold airline loyalty program status pay higher average ticket prices than do travelers without status flying the same routes,... KEEP READING

Etihad Airways agreed to take a 49 percent equity stake in Italy's Alitalia.

Etihad Airways agreed to take a 49 percent equity stake in Italy's Alitalia. "The airlines will now move to finalize the transactional documents, that... KEEP READING

Air India on July 11 will become a full Star Alliance member.

Air India on July 11 will become a full Star Alliance member. "The integration teams at Air India, Star Alliance and its member carriers will now... KEEP READING

ARC Report: Agency May Transactions Flat, Fares UpBy David Jonas

Total U.S. travel agency air transactions processed through ARC in May essentially were flat from year-earlier levels as another gain among the "other"... KEEP READING

Virgin America reported a $22.4 million net loss for the three months ending March 31,

Virgin America reported a $22.4 million net loss for the three months ending March 31, improving on a $46.4 million loss for the prior-year period.... KEEP READING

The number of international airline passengers flying in premium classes in April rose 3.8 percent year over year,

The number of international airline passengers flying in premium classes in April rose 3.8 percent year over year, according to the International Air... KEEP READING

Survey: Business Travelers Annually Avoid Millions Of Trips Due To Travel HasslesBy JoAnn DeLuna

Delays, cancellations and airline ancillary fees are the top frustrations for U.S. business travelers, according to a new survey released Tuesday by the... KEEP READING

Las Vegas McCarran International Airport plans to launch in mid-August the Clear expedited security program at three checkpoints,

Las Vegas McCarran International Airport plans to launch in mid-August the Clear expedited security program at three checkpoints, according to Clear.... KEEP READING

Interview: Delta's Frank Jahangir And Virgin Atlantic's Scott Davies On JV Development

Launched Jan. 1, 2014, the Delta Air Lines-Virgin Atlantic joint venture coalesced further this month as Virgin assumed responsibility for both... KEEP READING

Newark-Paris Startup Carrier La Compagnie Revives All-Premium ConceptBy Jay Boehmer

During a briefing in New York on Tuesday previewing next month's launch of Newark-Paris business-class airline La Compagnie, co-founder and deputy CEO... KEEP READING

BCD Travel's Advito Tweaks 2014 Corporate Travel Price ForecastsBy David Jonas

Based on revised gross domestic product forecasts and varying degrees of air travel growth, BCD Travel consultancy Advito refined some of its 2014... KEEP READING

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