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DOT Hits American with Record $4.1 Million Fine for Tarmac DelaysBy Michael B. Baker

The fine comes after an "extensive investigation" of 43 flights between 2018 and 2021 in which passengers had to wait on the tarmac for lengthy periods... KEEP READING

PreCheck Adds Four New CarriersBy Michael B. Baker

Cayman Airways, French Bee, Titan Airways and Zipair join the carriers with PreCheck privileges.... KEEP READING

Ryanair's Online Facial Recognition Creating Friction for Business TravelersBy Lauren Arena

Business travelers in the U.K. have reported ongoing "friction" and "frustrations" when booking flights with Ryanair via online booking tools or travel... KEEP READING

El Al Enables Global Stop-Over Tel Aviv ServiceBy Donna M. Airoldi

El Al beginning Aug. 24 will add connecting service from six U.S. airports to 10 global destinations via Tel Aviv.... KEEP READING

Qantas Inks Deals for New Aircraft, SAFBy Donna M. Airoldi

Qantas has signed deals with Boeing and Airbus for new aircraft and for sustainable aviation fuel, the airline announced Thursday. ... KEEP READING

JetBlue, Qantas Among Cos. Launching Aviation Eco-ChallengeBy Donna M. Airoldi

A group of companies including Salesforce, JetBlue Ventures and Qantas have launched a call for entrepreneurs to submit solutions that scale and... KEEP READING

FAA to Invest Add'l $121M for Runway Collision AvoidanceBy Donna M. Airoldi

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has awarded more than $121 million to airports across the country to reduce the risk of runway incursions, the... KEEP READING

Qantas to Further Increase International CapacityBy Donna M. Airoldi

Qantas plans to add more seats over the next year to and from Australia with a mix of larger aircraft and expanded frequencies.... KEEP READING

Sabre to Offer SAS NDC ContentBy Donna M. Airoldi

A new multiyear distribution deal will enable Sabre-connected travel agencies to offer Scandinavian Airlines' future New Distribution Capability... KEEP READING

Delta Opens New Newark Sky ClubBy Donna M. Airoldi

Delta Air Lines on Aug. 23 relocated to Terminal A from Terminal B at Newark Liberty International Airport, and with the move has opened a new Delta Sky... KEEP READING

Southwest Expands Corp. Access to SAF Credits, OffsetsBy Donna M. Airoldi

With the new option in Southwest Business Assist, companies can select SAF claims and/or carbon offsets directly in the portal.... KEEP READING

U.S. Carriers to Increase China FlightsBy Donna M. Airoldi

Three major U.S. air carriers plan to increase direct flights to China beginning this fall following reports that the U.S. and Chinese governments have... KEEP READING

All-EV Rental Co. Ufodrive Targets U.S., Corp. ClientsBy Donna M. Airoldi

Founded in 2018, Luxembourg-based rental car provider Ufodrive, which has an all-electric-vehicle fleet, launched in the U.S. last year. BTN spoke with... KEEP READING

American to Add Five European Routes in Summer 2024By Donna M. Airoldi

American Airlines next summer will begin to offer five new daily seasonal routes between the United States and Europe, the carrier announced Thursday.... KEEP READING

Finnair to Revamp Loyalty ProgramBy Donna M. Airoldi

Finnair has partnered with IAG Loyalty to adopt its Avios currency beginning in early 2024, the carrier announced Wednesday. ... KEEP READING

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