Ohio Entrant Aims At Alternate AirportsBy Jay BoehmerColumbus, Ohio-based Skybus Airlines this month will launch what it calls a next-generation low-fare airline, serving an initial eight destinations... KEEP READING
Washington Wire: DOT Probes Hidden Flight DelaysBy Patty DonmoyerThe Department of Transportation has launched a probe into airline delays that may result in fines for as many as eight carriers suspected of failing to... KEEP READING
US Airways Investing In Customer ServiceWith a spate of customer service issues it hopes is behind them and a busy summer travel season ahead, US Airways today said it is investing to improve... KEEP READING
BA, Amadeus Nearing AgreementBritish Airways is very close to completing the last of its new round of deals with the major global distribution systems in the shape of an agreement... KEEP READING
Enter Enterprise: Replacement Car Renter Revs Corporate Engine With National, Alamo BuyBy Michael B. BakerEnterprise Rent-A-Car is poised to become a prime player in the corporate car rental market later this year, following the recent announcement of its... KEEP READING
UAL Adds $10 Surcharge On LAX Departures To Pay RentUnited Airlines today began imposing a $10 surcharge for flights originating out of Los Angeles International Airport, following a rent increase that... KEEP READING
United, BMI File For Antitrust ImmunityStar Alliance partners United Airlines and British Midland Airways this week applied with the U.S. Transportation Department for antitrust immunity. The... KEEP READING
Buyers Drive Down Car Rental Rate HikesBy Michael B. BakerCorporate travel buyers largely have been able to stave off increases in negotiated car rental rates, although major suppliers recently have reiterated... KEEP READING
Chauffeured Car Suppliers Assessing Fuel SurchargesBy Frank RosciGround transportation companies continue to closely monitor the amount of fuel surcharges they assess to balance the rising cost of gasoline with a... KEEP READING
JetBlue Eyes Discounts, Service Offerings That Blur LCC LinesBy Jay BoehmerJetBlue is exploring a more flexible stance toward corporate discounting, refundable tickets and preferred seating for high-yield and last-minute... KEEP READING
Reconfigured Airspace Could Ease Northeast DelaysBy Patty DonmoyerThe Federal Aviation Administration claims a new plan to reconfigure airspace in the congested Northeast for the first time since the 1960s will cut... KEEP READING
Registered Traveler Competitors Spell Out StrategyBy Jay BoehmerRegistered Traveler program provider FLO Alliance last week detailed a business model that focuses on joint marketing programs and additional traveler... KEEP READING
Under The Hood: Amex Readies Car Rental Compliance ToolsBy Michael B. Baker & Seth HarrisAmex Readies Car Rental Compliance ToolsAmerican Express Business Travel Advisory Services is developing a technological tool, slated for release in the... KEEP READING
Uptick In Multiyear Deals: Buyers, Steering Clear Of Sharp Hikes, Rev Up Car Rental Negotiating TacticBy Michael B. BakerCar rental companies are noting higher corporate travel buyer interest in multiyear contracts and other negotiating strategies as buyers successfully... KEEP READING
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