Direct U.S.-Hungary Flights Are Coming BackBy Michael B. BakerIn May 2018, Lot Polish Airlines will begin year-round service between Budapest and both New York and Chicago, the first direct flights between the U.S.... KEEP READING
DHS OKs Onboard Laptops from DohaBy Michael B. BakerFollowing a security inspection, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has lifted the ban on large electronic devices aboard U.S.-bound flights from... KEEP READING
U.S. Lifts Electronics Ban for Istanbul & DubaiBy Michael B. BakerTurkish Airlines and Emirates have reported that the U.S. has lifted the ban on large personal electronic devices aboard flights from those carriers'... KEEP READING
Abu Dhabi Gets Laptop Ban ReprieveBy Michael B. BakerThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security has lifted its laptop ban on flights from Abu Dhabi after a "successful validation of security measures,"... KEEP READING
ATC 'Privatization' Plan Faces Senate HurdleBy Michael B. BakerA proposal to decouple the U.S. air traffic control system from the Federal Aviation Administration suffered a setback as a Senate panel excluded it... KEEP READING
Laptop Ban: Security Versus ProductivityBy Michael B. BakerThe threat of a widespread ban on laptops in airline cabins has waned, although some business travel industry leaders caution that overreaching security... KEEP READING
DHS Will Impose New Security Requirements for Airports Serving U.S.By Michael B. BakerThe Department of Homeland Security has outlined new security requirements for inbound international flights to the U.S. If followed, these requirements... KEEP READING
American Adds Incentives to NDC AdoptionBy Michael B. BakerAmerican Airlines will enact an incentive program to encourage travel agents and content distributors to connect via New Distribution Capability... KEEP READING
United Consolidates Flight Banks to Tighten Houston ConnectionsBy Michael B. BakerOn Oct. 29, United Airlines will consolidate the 10 flight banks at George Bush Intercontinental Airport into eight. Banking flights means scheduling... KEEP READING
American Will Migrate Website & App to IBM CloudBy Michael B. BakerAmerican Airlines is consolidating several operational functions—including its website, app and check-in kiosk network—to the IBM Cloud platform.... KEEP READING
Amtrak Hires Longtime Delta CEO Richard Anderson as New LeaderBy Michael B. BakerOn July 12, former Delta CEO Richard Anderson will take the chief executive position at Amtrak. Anderson will work alongside current CEO Wick Moorman,... KEEP READING
Delta & Korean Finalize JV AgreementBy Michael B. BakerDelta and Korean Air have signed an agreement for a transpacific joint venture that will combine sales efforts and expand codesharing and co-location at... KEEP READING
JAL Plans Capacity GrowthJapan Airlines this year finally saw the end of government-imposed restrictions stemming from its bankruptcy protection and now can set its sight on... KEEP READING
Etihad Cuts Back on Free Chauffeured Service & Expands Economy Class AncillariesBy Michael B. BakerOn July 3, Etihad Airways will end complimentary chauffeured services for first and business class travelers at all airports other than its Abu Dhabi... KEEP READING
Qatar Eyes 10 Percent Stake in American AirlinesBy Michael B. BakerQatar Airways aims to make a "significant investment" in American Airlines, according to an SEC filing in which American Airlines said the bid was... KEEP READING
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