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JetBlue, TAP Air Portugal Launch Reciprocal Loyalty BenefitsBy Donna M. Airoldi

Members of JetBlue's TrueBlue or TAP Air Portugal's Miles&Go loyalty programs now can earn and redeem points on each airline network, the carriers... KEEP READING

United to Resume Tel Aviv Service in MarchBy Donna M. Airoldi

United Airlines on March 15 will resume its daily service between Newark and Tel Aviv, the carrier announced Tuesday... KEEP READING

Delta to Launch Seasonal L.A.-Melbourne ServiceBy Donna M. Airoldi

Delta Air Lines in December 2025 will launch winter seasonal nonstop service between Los Angeles and Melbourne, the carrier announced Monday. ... KEEP READING

Lufthansa Begins ITA Airways IntegrationBy Chris Davis

The Lufthansa Group has begun integrating ITA Airways into its own systems and processes, first incorporating its loyalty program and soon to share... KEEP READING

Amex GBT, Lufthansa Agree to 'Expanded' NDC DealBy Rob Gill

American Express Global Business Travel has agreed an "enhanced" agreement with Lufthansa Group to "expand and accelerate availability" of the airline... KEEP READING

United Denies JetBlue Merger RumorsBy Elizabeth West

United Airlines denied rumors of a merger or asset purchase with JetBlue, which emerged following JetBlue CEO's comments about potential partnerships.... KEEP READING

EasyJet Launches Corp. Version of Plus Membership ProgramBy Donna M. Airoldi

Low-cost carrier EasyJet now allows corporations to buy its long-running Plus benefits membership packages for employees, the carrier announced Friday.... KEEP READING

IATA: 2024 Global Air Demand Sets RecordBy Donna M. Airoldi

Full-year 2024 air demand, as measured in revenue passenger kilometers, set records for both domestic and international traffic, according to the... KEEP READING

Southwest 'Pleased' with Boeing, Plans Modest '25 Capacity GrowthBy Donna M. Airoldi

Southwest Airlines' optimism regarding Boeing's ability to deliver an increasing amount of planes to the carrier is on the rise after an up-close... KEEP READING

Trump Names Rocheleau Acting FAA AdministratorBy Donna M. Airoldi

President Donald Trump on Thursday named former U.S. Federal Aviation Administration official Chris Rocheleau as acting FAA administrator.... KEEP READING

Icelandair to Add Miami ServiceBy Donna M. Airoldi

Icelandair on Oct. 25 will launch seasonal service between Reykjavik and Miami, the carrier announced Thursday... KEEP READING

Lufthansa Agrees to Acquire €14M Stake in AirBalticBy Donna M. Airoldi

Lufthansa Group has agreed to invest €14 million in AirBaltic for a convertible share representing a 10 percent stake in the Latvia-based carrier, the... KEEP READING

Frontier Again Attempts Spirit AcquisitionBy Donna M. Airoldi

Frontier Airlines is making another attempt to acquire bankrupt Spirit Airlines, the carrier announced Wednesday. ... KEEP READING

Court Sends Airline Disclosure Rule Back to DOTBy Donna M. Airoldi

The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday remanded the U.S. Department of Transportation rule that would require U.S. airlines to disclose... KEEP READING

Qantas to Hike Reward Flight Point RequirementsBy Donna M. Airoldi

Qantas in 2025 will roll out changes to its loyalty program, including an increase in the number points needed for a reward ticket, the carrier... KEEP READING

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