Amadeus Reveals Airline Retailing StrategyGlobal distribution firm Amadeus today detailed its Airline Retailing Platform, which will be rolled out gradually over two years to offer... KEEP READING
ATA Airlines Discontinues OperationsATA Airlines last night filed a petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and this morning discontinued all of its operations. ATA said an... KEEP READING
United Grounds 52 Boeing 777s For InspectionsUnited Airlines today warned customers of delays and cancellations as it inspects the 52 planes in its Boeing 777 fleet.... KEEP READING
Next Round Of Open Skies Talks Set For MayThe European Union and United States on May 15 plan to begin negotiations on the second stage of the Open Skies agreement, the EU announced today.... KEEP READING
Northwest Joins Second-Bag Fee BandwagonNorthwest Airlines today said it is joining three of its legacy peers in charging coach customers $25 to check a second piece of luggage, effective for... KEEP READING
FAA Inspections Ground 117 Delta MD-88sDelta Air Lines said it would cancel 275 flights through early Friday as it reinspects the 117 aircraft that comprise its MD-88 fleet. The carrier said... KEEP READING
American Grounds 200 Flights As FAA Inspects MD-80 FleetAmerican Airlines today said it cancelled about 200 flights as it inspects its MD-80 fleet amid a Federal Aviation Administration audit of airlines... KEEP READING
Federal Court Overturns New York Passenger Bill Of RightsA United States appeals court decision today overturned New York's ability to hold airlines accountable to its passenger bill of rights, claiming... KEEP READING
JetBlue Adds More Legroom, For A FeeJetBlue Airways is reconfiguring its Airbus A320 fleet to expand legroom in select rows, and will charge a premium on those seats for flights beginning... KEEP READING
Delta To Join In Second Bag ChargeDelta Air Lines beginning in May plans to join United Airlines and US Airways in charging passengers for a second checked bag, Delta president and CFO... KEEP READING
Alitalia Board Accepts Air France-KLM Acquisition BidAlitalia's board of directors yesterday gave Air France-KLM Group approval to acquire the financially strapped Italian airline. Air France-KLM expects... KEEP READING
As Open Skies Phases In, Heathrow First To Show ResultsBy Jay BoehmerCorporate travel professionals expect the first phase of the Open Skies agreement between the United States and European Union, which goes into effect... KEEP READING
Corp. Sourcing Matches Airlines' ApproachBy Jay BoehmerJust as domestic legacy carriers have spent years refining their use of analytical tools to drive client negotiations and contract management, corporate... KEEP READING
Flight Log: UBS: Peak Aviation Industry Financial Performance OverBy Jay BoehmerWith oil prices expected to remain high, traffic projected to slow and fares anticipated to be forced downward as carriers attempt to maintain passenger... KEEP READING
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