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Copa Increasing U.S. Network in JuneBy Michael B. Baker

Copa Airlines this month is adding frequencies on six routes to the United States from Panama. ... KEEP READING

China Ride-Hailing Co. Didi Files for U.S. IPOBy Dawit Habtemariam

China-based ride-hailing firm Didi Chuxing last week filed for an initial public offering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. In its... KEEP READING

WestJet to Launch Amsterdam ServiceBy Michael B. Baker

WestJet in August will start new service between Calgary and Amsterdam, the carrier announced. ... KEEP READING

American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic Strike Deals for Vertical Takeoff AircraftBy Michael B. Baker

American Airlines and Virgin Atlantic each are partnering with a U.K.-based aeronautical firm developing electrical aircraft with vertical takeoff and... KEEP READING

Where the Rubber Meets the Road

Returning to business travel means re-engagement with car rental and ground transportation firms. As buyers prepare their programs and their travelers,... KEEP READING

Air Canada Extends Refund Request Deadline to July 12By Michael B. Baker

Air Canada has extended its deadline for requesting airfare refunds for flights affected by the Covid-19 pandemic by a month, the carrier announced.... KEEP READING

U.S., U.K. Commit to Task Force on Restarting TravelBy Chris Davis

The United States and United Kingdom have agreed to establish a working group of experts to develop recommendations for restarting international travel,... KEEP READING

Bankruptcy Court OKs Hertz's Chapter 11 Exit PlanBy Dawit Habtemariam

A U.S bankruptcy court has confirmed Hertz Global Holdings' plan to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to Hertz. With the court's approval,... KEEP READING

Avis Budget Group Settles U.S. Gov't Overcharging Allegations for $10MBy Dawit Habtemariam

Avis Budget Group has agreed to pay $10.1 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by fraudulently overcharging the U.S.... KEEP READING

United Launches Venture Fund for Aviation Sustainability, Tech Cos.By Michael B. Baker

United Airlines has started a corporate venture fund that will focus on investing in emerging companies in the fields of aviation sustainability and... KEEP READING

Southwest to Add Service to Syracuse, Restore Int'l DestinationsBy Michael B. Baker

Southwest Airlines this fall will add Syracuse, N.Y., to its destination list and fully restore its international destination map, according to the... KEEP READING

Kuwaiti LCC to Launch London ServiceBy Michael B. Baker

Low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways will begin service to London Heathrow from Kuwait on June 18, the carrier announced. ... KEEP READING

American to Add 14 New Routes from Austin in the FallBy Michael B. Baker

American Airlines will continue to build service out of Austin, Texas, this fall with 10 new domestic routes and four new international routes, the... KEEP READING

IATA: April Domestic Air Traffic Pushed Global RecoveryBy Dawit Habtemariam

April global air demand was 65.4 percent lower than its pre-crisis level in April 2019, according to the International Air Transport Association, a... KEEP READING

WestJet CEO Sims to Retire in DecemberBy Michael B. Baker

WestJet president and CEO Ed Sims will retire at the end of this year, the carrier announced. ... KEEP READING

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