South African Airways Boosts U.S.-Ghana ServiceBy Michael B. BakerOn April 2, South African Airways will increase service between Washington Dulles and Accra, Ghana, to five days per week. South African Airways... KEEP READING
Swabiz Adds New CapabilitiesBy Michael B. BakerSouthwest Airlines has added new capabilities to its Swabiz corporate booking portal, including international flights, hotels and travel fund reporting.... KEEP READING
Qatar Takes Stake in China SouthernBy Michael B. BakerQatar Airways Group has acquired a 5 percent stake in China Southern Airlines. The investment indicates "opportunities for us to work together and build... KEEP READING
Uber Resumes Autonomous Vehicle Road TestsBy Michael B. BakerUber is once again testing self-driving vehicles in Pittsburgh, nine months after suspending the tests of the vehicles following a fatal accident. Uber... KEEP READING
Air Canada Reconfigures Executive RolesBy Adam PerrottaAir Canada has made a pair of executive appointments, naming Michael Rousseau to the new position of deputy CEO and CFO and Craig... KEEP READING
Air Ticket Sales Rose 5.4 Percent in NovemberBy Dawit HabtemariamThe consolidated dollar value of airline tickets sold by U.S.-based travel agencies rose 5.4 percent year over year to $7.1 billion in November,... KEEP READING
United Nabs ExpressJet for $70 MillionBy Adam PerrottaUnited Airlines has reached a deal to acquire ExpressJet from SkyWest for $70 million. Under terms of the agreement, SkyWest will maintain ownership of... KEEP READING
Enterprise Promotes Taylor & Kindle BetzBy Michael B. BakerEnterprise Holdings has promoted EVP and COO Christine Taylor to president and COO. The company also promoted Enterprise Holdings Foundation SVP and... KEEP READING
Alitalia Reports Corporate Business Gains in 2018By Michael B. BakerAs Alitalia, which is wading through bankruptcy and courting buyers, waits to see how its long-term future will look, it has turned to corporate travel... KEEP READING
United Announces SFO ExpansionBy Michael B. BakerUnited plans to build up international service out of San Francisco next year, including several new routes and turning some routes from seasonal into... KEEP READING
Air France Appoints New CEOBy Michael B. BakerAir France has appointed Anne Rigail, customer EVP, as its new CEO, effective Dec. 17. Air France-KLM Group CEO Benjamin Smith had been acting as the... KEEP READING
Enterprise Will Add Internet-Connected VehiclesBy Michael B. BakerEnterprise Holdings plans to add more than 100,000 connected vehicles, vehicles equipped with internet, to its fleet over the next year through a... KEEP READING
Delta Gives Branded Fares Boarding PriorityBy Michael B. BakerOn Jan. 23, Delta will introduce a color-coded boarding process, based on branded fares purchased, to replace its zone-based process. The boarding order... KEEP READING
Hertz Partners with Clear for Quick Exit LanesBy Michael B. BakerHertz has partnered with Clear to create a biometrics-based Fast Lane at its Atlanta airport location. It plans to replicate the lane at a few dozen... KEEP READING
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