2016 Worldwide Air Carrier On-Time PerformanceBy Michael B. BakerKLM, Qantas, Japan Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Iberia, Singapore Airlines, ANA and Delta were among the most on-time carriers of... KEEP READING
Delta & Aeromexico Acquiesce to DOT Antitrust RequirementsBy Michael B. BakerDelta Air Lines and Aeromexico have accepted the U.S. Department of Transportation's stipulations for antitrust immunity, clearing the way for a joint... KEEP READING
Alaska & Delta Will Drop CodesharesBy Michael B. BakerOn May 1, Alaska Airlines and Delta will stop codesharing. The end of their agreement also means they will discontinue reciprocal earning and redemption... KEEP READING
Etihad & Lufthansa Will CodeshareBy Michael B. BakerIn January, Etihad Airways and Lufthansa German Airlines will begin codesharing on Etihad's routes between Abu Dhabi and Frankfurt and between Abu Dhabi... KEEP READING
US DOT Retains Mexico City Slot Requirements for Delta Aeromexico JVThe U.S. Department of Transportation has granted final approval for antitrust immunity for Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico's proposed joint venture but... KEEP READING
U.S. Airport Satisfaction Has Risen, Despite CrowdsBy Michael B. BakerTraveler satisfaction with U.S. airports improved in 2016, even though many larger airports' traveler volumes are higher than their intended capacities,... KEEP READING
Economy Fares Declined Across Most Regions of the World in 2016By Michael B. BakerRetail economy airfares are at their lowest point globally since 2013, and advance-purchase policies of at least 21 days still offer significant... KEEP READING
Lufthansa Will Acquire the Rest of Brussels AirlinesBy Michael B. BakerDeutsche Lufthansa's executive board has agreed to acquire the remaining 55 percent stake in Brussels Airlines for €2.6 million, fully integrating the... KEEP READING
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