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The International Air Transport Association projected that airlines worldwide are on track to post $18.7 billion in profits this year,

The International Air Transport Association projected that airlines worldwide are on track to post $18.7 billion in profits this year, down from the... KEEP READING

United Culls Noncompliant Contracts, Delta Sustains 'First-Mover Advantage'By Jay Boehmer

The new watchword from United Airlines on corporate contracts is "compliance." That is, corporate accounts not delivering on negotiated commitments... KEEP READING

Alaska Airlines in February was the most punctual major U.S. airline,

Alaska Airlines in February was the most punctual major U.S. airline, with an on-time arrival rate of 86.2 percent, according to FlightStats. On... KEEP READING

CORRECTION: A recent article incorrectly reported when Airberlin first launched service in the United States.

CORRECTION: A recent article incorrectly reported when Airberlin first launched service in the United States. The airline has offered year-round service... KEEP READING

Interview: Turkish Airlines Director Of Corporate Agreements And Marketing Oğuz Karakaş

Turkish Airlines is one of the world's fastest-growing carriers. Passenger numbers in January were up 24 percent compared with the same month in 2013,... KEEP READING

Lufthansa in November will launch its new Premium Economy Class

Lufthansa in November will launch its new Premium Economy Class on Boeing 747-8 aircraft and roll the product out to its entire long-haul fleet through... KEEP READING

Worldwide airline passenger traffic in January rose 8 percent year over year,

Worldwide airline passenger traffic in January rose 8 percent year over year, according to the International Air Transport Association. Representing a... KEEP READING

High-speed rail operator Eurostar reported sales and passenger growth for 2013 buoyed by "emerging stability in the U.K. corporate travel market."

High-speed rail operator Eurostar reported sales and passenger growth for 2013 buoyed by "emerging stability in the U.K. corporate travel... KEEP READING

Interview: Airberlin VP Titus Johnson

With a U.S. footprint that includes Chicago, Fort Myers, Los Angeles Miami and New York JFK, Airberlin this year will increase frequencies to the United... KEEP READING

The parent company of British Airways and Iberia posted a €151 million full-year 2013 profit after taxes,

The parent company of British Airways and Iberia posted a €151 million full-year 2013 profit after taxes, swinging from a €658 million loss in 2012.... KEEP READING

U.S. Flying Public Really Doesn't Want Inflight Cell Phone CallsBy Jay Boehmer

The U.S. Department of Transportation this week began soliciting public comments on a straightforward question: Should the government lift a ban on... KEEP READING

Australia's Qantas Group by mid-2016 will slash 5,000 jobs, defer or sell 50 aircraft and reduce capital expenditures by A$1 billion

Australia's Qantas Group by mid-2016 will slash 5,000 jobs, defer or sell 50 aircraft and reduce capital expenditures by A$1 billion (US$899 million) as... KEEP READING

United Embarks On Secondary-Market Plan In Asia With Chengdu ServiceBy Jay Boehmer

United Airlines in June plans to launch three weekly nonstop roundtrip services between San Francisco and Chengdu, China, which, along with new nonstop... KEEP READING

Alaska Airlines in January was the most punctual major U.S. airline,

Alaska Airlines in January was the most punctual major U.S. airline, with an on-time arrival rate of 88.1 percent, according to FlightStats. On average,... KEEP READING

Air France-KLM posted an adjusted net loss of €112 million for the three months ending Dec. 31,

Air France-KLM posted an adjusted net loss of €112 million for the three months ending Dec. 31, excluding tax impairments. That is an improvement from... KEEP READING

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