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Qatar Airways has acquired a 9.99 percent stake in British Airways parent company International Airlines Group

Qatar Airways has acquired a 9.99 percent stake in British Airways parent company International Airlines Group in order “to enhance operations and... KEEP READING

JetBlue Preps New Fare Bundles For Second-Quarter DebutBy Michael B. Baker

JetBlue Airways is readying its three-tiered bundled fare structure, which excludes free checked bags at its lowest level, for launch in the second... KEEP READING

The Qantas Group "gradually" is restructuring its international tariffs to eliminate fuel charges by absorbing them into base fares,

The Qantas Group "gradually" is restructuring its international tariffs to eliminate fuel charges by absorbing them into base fares, the... KEEP READING

AA Projects $5 Billion In Fuel Savings But Holds To Pricing, Capacity PlansBy Michael B. Baker

American Airlines executives on Tuesday said they have no plans to adjust pricing or capacity in response to lower fuel costs, marking a unanimous... KEEP READING

BA Parent IAG Ups Offer For Aer LingusBy Michael B. Baker

British Airways and Iberia parent company International Airlines Group has raised its bid to acquire Aer Lingus, the company announced on Tuesday.... KEEP READING

Air travelers will find Wi-Fi available on about two-thirds of flights on U.S. airlines and about a quarter of flights worldwide,

Air travelers will find Wi-Fi available on about two-thirds of flights on U.S. airlines and about a quarter of flights worldwide, according to data... KEEP READING

Advance Air Purchase Savings Grow More Pronounced, Says Travel LeadersBy Jay Boehmer

Conventional travel management wisdom has long been that the further out you book, the cheaper the airfare. Data released Friday by Traveler Leaders... KEEP READING

United Airlines is adding a second-checked-bag fee on flights between North America and Latin America.

United Airlines is adding a second-checked-bag fee on flights between North America and Latin America. As of Feb. 2, travelers at MileagePlus Silver... KEEP READING

Southwest Holds Line On Fares Amid Route DevelopmentBy Michael B. Baker

After reporting a record net income of $1.1 billion for 2014 on Thursday, Southwest Airlines appears prepared to hold steady on fares as it continues to... KEEP READING

United Fourth-Quarter Corporate Revenue Up Despite Energy-Sector CutbacksBy Michael B. Baker

Corporate revenues at United Airlines increased 4 percent year over year during the fourth quarter, though low oil prices are beginning noticeably to... KEEP READING

Virgin Australia announced it would eliminate fuel surcharges on U.S. flights "sold and originating in Australia."

Virgin Australia announced it would eliminate fuel surcharges on U.S. flights "sold and originating in Australia." Consistent with pricing for... KEEP READING

BTN's 2014 25 Most Influential

For the 31st time, BTN looks at the executives who most influenced the business travel industry in the previous year to understand the directions in... KEEP READING

Delta Posts Q4 Loss On Fuel Hedging But Outperforms For 2014By Michael B. Baker

Delta Air Lines projects corporate demand this year will meet or exceed 2014 levels, although it is sticking to its current capacity plans despite a... KEEP READING

Construction of an AirTrain connection to LaGuardia Airport is part of the New York infrastructure plan

Construction of an AirTrain connection to LaGuardia Airport is part of the New York infrastructure plan announced Tuesday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. At an... KEEP READING

Expense Data: Uber Use On The Rise; Delta, Marriott Top Airline and Hotel ReceiptsBy JoAnn DeLuna

Business travelers in the fourth quarter of 2014 expensed more Uber rides compared with the previous quarter, according to expense data filed through... KEEP READING

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