Amex GBT Launches Automated Air Rebooking ToolBy Amanda MetcalfFor Sabre airfares booked at U.S. points of sale, American Express Global Business Travel now rebooks cheaper airfares that become available within 24... KEEP READING
Lufthansa Reaches Agreement with Pilots UnionBy Michael B. BakerLufthansa and its pilots union have reached an agreement, ending a five-year collective bargaining dispute that has resulted in several strikes in... KEEP READING
Alaska Airlines Expands Service from Bay Area & San DiegoBy Michael B. BakerAlaska Airlines will add service to six new destinations from San Diego and 13 new destinations from San Francisco/San Jose. The routes will bulk up Bay... KEEP READING
Alaska Airlines Adds to West Coast NetworkBy Michael B. BakerAs it seeks to grow its business among Silicon Valley-employed corporate travelers, Alaska Airlines is boosting its West Coast network. The new flights... KEEP READING
U.S. Flight Delays Rose in January but Cancellations Were DownBy Michael B. BakerU.S. carriers' on-time performance declined year over year in January. Seventy-six percent of flights arrived within 15 minutes of their scheduled... KEEP READING
Agency Air Transactions Rose in February but Fares Were DownBy Michael B. BakerTotal airline ticket transactions sold by U.S.-based travel agencies increased 3.9 percent year over year in February, according to Airlines Reporting... KEEP READING
Delta Increases Aeromexico StakeBy Michael B. BakerDelta has completed its cash tender offer to acquire 32 percent of Grupo Aeromexico's outstanding shares through the Mexican Stock Exchange for US$620... KEEP READING
Major Air Accidents Are Up but Fatalities Down in 2016By Michael B. BakerThe rate of commercial airline accidents declined from 1.79 per 1 million flights in 2015 to 1.61 in 2016, according to the International Air Transport... KEEP READING
Cathay Pacific Will Increase Service to Europe, Australia & San FranciscoBy Michael B. BakerIn October, Cathay Pacific will add four weekly flights from Hong Kong to San Francisco, upping its service between the two cities to three times daily.... KEEP READING
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