United's New Discount Program Targets Midmarket BuyersBy Michael B. BakerUnited Airlines has launched a new corporate discount program, Propel, targeting midsize travel programs, a segment where the carrier previously had a... KEEP READING
European Airline News RoundupBy Michael B. BakerLast week was a busy one for European airlines. One pending M&A deal got regulatory approval and another cooled off a bit. Meanwhile, one of the largest... KEEP READING
United Orders 29 New AircraftBy Michael B. BakerUnited has placed orders for 25 Embraer E-175 aircraft and four Boeing 787-9 aircraft to be delivered over the next two years. The E-175 aircraft will... KEEP READING
Air Service Resumes Between Ethiopia & Eritrea Following Peace AgreementBy Michael B. BakerOn July 17, Ethiopian Airlines will resume daily service from Addis Ababa to the Eritrean capital Asmara for the first time in two decades.... KEEP READING
Rising Fuel Costs Intensify Delta's Focus on Raising Corporate FaresBy Michael B. BakerDelta aims to increase corporate airfares as one defense against rising fuel costs in the coming months, executives said in the carrier's earnings call... KEEP READING
Global Air Travel Demand Grew 6.1 Percent in MayBy Dawit HabtemariamGlobal air travel demand rose 6.1 percent year over year in May, according to the International Air Transport Association. Compared to May 2017's... KEEP READING
Alaska Recaptures Top Spot in North American Carrier On-Time PerformanceBy Dawit HabtemariamAlaska Airlines had the best on-time performance among North American carriers in June, according to FlightStats. Alaska had the top spot for four... KEEP READING
Air Italy Seeks to Be Italy's Top CarrierItalian airline Meridiana rebranded itself as Air Italy this year and then last month launched its first U.S. routes: from Milan to both New York and... KEEP READING
Cobalt to Distribute Fares Through AmadeusBy Michael B. BakerCypriot carrier Cobalt Air has signed a full-content agreement to distribute its fares and services through Amadeus. The carrier also signed a... KEEP READING
GlobalStar Adds Service for Flight-Disruption ClaimsBy Dawit HabtemariamGlobalStar Travel Management's network of travel management companies now can help corporates claim compensation from airlines for flight delays,... KEEP READING
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