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Returnjet Develops Private Aviation Search Widget for TMCsBy Michael B. Baker

Private aviation distribution platform Returnjet is turning its attention to the managed corporate travel space. It runs a booking platform for private... KEEP READING

Delta & Aeromexico Will Expand Transborder Service in the FallBy Michael B. Baker

Delta and Aeromexico will launch flights in five new markets and increase frequencies in four of their current markets this fall. Altogether, the... KEEP READING

Delta Adds Post-Purchase Upgrade CapabilitiesBy Michael B. Baker

Travelers on Delta now can buy upgrades as separate purchases after making reservations. Regardless of where they bought their ticket, travelers can... KEEP READING

Star Alliance Adds Juneyao Airlines as First Connecting PartnerBy Michael B. Baker

Shanghai-based Juneyao Airlines has joined the Star Alliance as its first Connecting Partner, a new partnership model for smaller regional carriers and... KEEP READING

Brussels Airlines Will Replace 70 Percent of Long-Haul FleetBy Michael B. Baker

In 2018 and 2019, Brussels Airlines will replace seven of its 10 long-haul aircraft, adding Airbus A330-300ceo aircraft as leases for older A330-200 and... KEEP READING

DOT Clears Alaska Airlines to Fly to Mexico CityBy Michael B. Baker

The U.S. Department of Transportation has approved Alaska Airlines' planned service to Mexico City from Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego. If the... KEEP READING

New Law Lets Federal Employees Expense Uber & LyftBy Jay Boehmer

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a law that ensures federal employees traveling on government business can be reimbursed for using Uber, Lyft... KEEP READING

Alaska Airlines Plans Service from Small Airport North of SeattleBy Michael B. Baker

Alaska Airlines will begin service out of Washington's Paine Field in fall 2018, becoming the first carrier to establish passenger service out of the... KEEP READING

EU Clears Benin & Mozambique CarriersBy Michael B. Baker

The European Commission has cleared all certified airlines in Benin in West Africa and Mozambique in South Africa as meeting safety standards required... KEEP READING

ARC Volume Increased in April on Higher FaresBy Michael B. Baker

The consolidated dollar value of airline tickets sold by U.S.-based travel agencies increased 1.3 percent year over year in April to $7.8 billion,... KEEP READING

American Will Prioritize Upgrades Based on Money Spent with CarrierBy Michael B. Baker

On May 20, American Airlines will begin prioritizing upgrades based on travelers' business with American rather than how early they check in. The... KEEP READING

Encore Jets Will Expand to AsiaBy Michael B. Baker

New York-based Encore Jets and Opolo Capital Boston & Asia will invest $10 million to expand Encore to China and other major Asian markets. Opolo will... KEEP READING

Ukraine International Airlines Introduces No-Frills Economy FareBy Michael B. Baker

Ukraine International Airlines is offering a new no-frills economy fare for short- and medium-haul routes, available only for tickets purchased six... KEEP READING

Expedia Will Take Majority Stake in SilverRailBy Michael B. Baker

Expedia has agreed to acquire a majority stake in rail distribution platform SilverRail Technologies. Pending regulatory approval, the deal will close... KEEP READING

Air Canada Expands Wi-Fi to RougeBy Michael B. Baker

Air Canada will complete installation of Wi-Fi across the Airbus A319 fleet for low-cost carrier Rouge by the end of this month. By the end of 2018,... KEEP READING

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