Lufthansa Automates Online Check-InBy Michael B. BakerLufthansa has launched an automatic flight check-in service via its Innovation Hub subsidiary. The service, AirlineCheckins.com, gives passengers a... KEEP READING
Uber CEO Resigns at Board's UrgingBy Michael B. BakerUber founder Travis Kalanick has resigned as CEO under pressure from the ride-hailing app's board. Kalanick's decision came at the behest of five of... KEEP READING
Amtrak Adjusts Penn Station Summer ScheduleBy Michael B. BakerFrom July 10 through Sept. 1, Amtrak will reduce service to New York City's Penn Station as the hub undergoes expedited repairs to combat delays and... KEEP READING
Thomas Cook Tests the Waters for Corporate Business GrowthBy Michael B. BakerAlthough Thomas Cook Group Airlines is known as a leisure travel carrier, it has turned its attention to the corporate market, particularly with its... KEEP READING
Copa Is Poised to Grow as Latin American Economy RecoversLatin America's aviation industry shows strength this year—traffic in the region increased 16.1 percent year over year in April, according to the... KEEP READING
National Scores Three-PeatBy Michael B. BakerNational Car Rental and sister brand Enterprise earned the highest marks from travel buyers in BTN's annual Car Rental Survey, as they have since the... KEEP READING
Duty of Care Matters More Than Price for Buyers of Chauffeured Car ServicesBy Michael B. BakerAs traditional chauffeured suppliers and ride-hailing apps battle to coexist, travel buyers prioritize service and safety over price in dealings with... KEEP READING
Amadeus Links Blacklane to Finnair BookingsBy Michael B. BakerTravelers now can book airport rides from ground transportation supplier Blacklane through Finnair's website. Travelers who book round-trip flights on... KEEP READING
Lufthansa Launches Amadeus Airport PayBy JoAnn DeLunaLufthansa Group carriers have become the first airlines to implement Amadeus Airport Pay payment solution, a point-of-sale device that allows travelers... KEEP READING
Lufthansa Will Bulk Up Munich HubBy Michael B. BakerLufthansa will move five of its 14 A380 aircraft from its Frankfurt hub to its Munich hub in the summer of 2018 to serve routes to Los Angeles, Hong... KEEP READING
Alitalia Files for Bankruptcy in U.S.By Michael B. BakerAlitalia has filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. to prevent its services from being cut off at New York's John F. Kennedy... KEEP READING
Air Canada Adds Premium Economy Cabin in North AmericaBy Michael B. BakerAir Canada will begin offering its Premium Economy cabin on longer North American routes next month. On July 1, the cabin—which offers larger seats, bar... KEEP READING
Alaska & U.S. Big Three Carriers Lead in May On-Time ArrivalsBy Michael B. BakerAlaska Airlines had the best on-time arrival rate among major North American carriers in May, as it did in April, according to FlightStats. For the... KEEP READING
DHS Is Considering Expanding Laptop Ban to 71 More AirportsBy Michael B. BakerThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security is considering expanding its laptop ban to 71 additional airports but also is working with those airports so... KEEP READING
How Qatar Airways Is Adjusting to Qatar's Diplomatic CrisisBy Michael B. BakerQatar Airways has closed its offices in Riyadh, Dubai and the United Arab Emirates' Sharjah as Qatar's diplomatic crisis with its neighboring nations... KEEP READING
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