WestJet Tops May North American On-Time PerformancesBy Dawit HabtemariamWestJet had the best on-time performance among North American carriers in May, ending Alaska Airlines' four-month run, according to FlightStats. May is... KEEP READING
Qantas & Air New Zealand Will CodeshareBy Michael B. BakerQantas and Air New Zealand will begin codesharing in late July for travel beginning Oct. 28. Qantas will put its code on as many as 30 of Air New... KEEP READING
Global Air Travel Demand Growth Slowed in AprilBy Dawit HabtemariamGlobal air travel demand rose 6.2 percent year over year in April, according to the International Air Transport Association, compared with March 2018's... KEEP READING
United Adds Cheaper Fare Option for Flights to Canada & EuropeBy Michael B. BakerOn June 5, United Airlines will begin offering a basic economy-style fare for flights between the U.S. and both Canada and select European destinations.... KEEP READING
Former FAA Administrator Will Lead United's BoardBy Michael B. BakerUnited Continental Holdings has named former FAA administrator Jane Garvey as nonexecutive chair. Besides leading the FAA during the Sept. 11 terrorist... KEEP READING
Delta Will Return to India in 2019By Michael B. BakerIn 2019, Delta will relaunch service to Mumbai, its first service to India in about a decade. Delta CEO Ed Bastian credited the recent... KEEP READING
With U.A.E. & Qatar Open Skies Resolved, What Next?By Michael B. BakerAfter the U.S. and United Arab Emirates earlier this month reached an accord on a years-long Open Skies dispute, both sides were quick to claim victory.... KEEP READING
Lufthansa Will Expand Basic Economy to Transatlantic RoutesBy Michael B. BakerThis summer, Lufthansa Group will expand its Light economy fares, which do not include checked luggage or seat selection, to transatlantic routes served... KEEP READING
Qantas Launches NDC Level 3-Certified Distribution PlatformBy Michael B. BakerQantas has launched a new distribution platform through which third-party channels can better mimic capabilities of the carrier's website, including the... KEEP READING
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