Transportation

Analyst: JetBlue's Mint Unlikely To Cause Drop In Transcontinental Premium-Class FaresBy Michael B. Baker

Premium seat capacity on transcontinental U.S. flights is up 9 percent year over year for the first three months of 2015, due largely to the... KEEP READING

Global air travel volume in November increased 6 percent year over year,

Global air travel volume in November increased 6 percent year over year, the International Air Transport Association reported on Thursday. Domestic... KEEP READING

FAA Reexamining NYC Airport Slot RulesBy Bill Poling

The Transportation Department is looking for ways to enhance its oversight of airline slot trades at the three major airports in the New York area,... KEEP READING

American Airlines this week applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation to operate daily nonstop service between Los Angeles International Airport and Tokyo's Haneda Airport.

American Airlines this week applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation to operate daily nonstop service between Los Angeles International Airport... KEEP READING

British Airways and Iberia parent IAG announced Thursday that a takeover bid for Aer Lingus had been rejected by the board of the Irish flag carrier.

British Airways and Iberia parent IAG announced Thursday that a takeover bid for Aer Lingus had been rejected by the board of the Irish flag carrier.... KEEP READING

Advantage Rent A Car Seeks Corporate Marketshare Gains With New Business Travel ProgramBy Michael B. Baker

Advantage Rent A Car is courting business travelers from small and midsize companies with a recently launched corporate rate program.... KEEP READING

BTN Survey: Buyers Value Pricing For Car Rental, Service For Chauffeured TransportationBy Michael B. Baker

Pricing is buyers' top priority with car rental suppliers, though for chauffeured transportation suppliers, service quality and security trumped all... KEEP READING

Nexus cardholders now can access Trusted Traveler screening lines at four Canadian airports:

Nexus cardholders now can access Trusted Traveler screening lines at four Canadian airports: Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Terminals 1 and 3 at... KEEP READING

The Avis Budget Group as of Jan. 1 will consolidate its operations to two regions: the Americas and International,

The Avis Budget Group as of Jan. 1 will consolidate its operations to two regions: the Americas and International, the company announced on Monday.... KEEP READING

A Clean Sweep for DeltaBy Michael B. Baker

Delta Air Lines further solidified its status as the darling of the U.S. corporate travel industry, as the carrier earned the top score in the BTN... KEEP READING

WestJet on Thursday announced a reciprocal frequent-flyer agreement with Delta Air Lines.

WestJet on Thursday announced a reciprocal frequent-flyer agreement with Delta Air Lines. Under the agreement, WestJet Rewards members now will earn... KEEP READING

Delta Reports Corporate Revenue Gains, Suggests Fuel Cost Decline Won't Lead To Price CutsBy Jay Boehmer

Delta Air Lines' corporate revenue year-to-date has increased 7 percent compared with 2013 levels, executives reported during the carrier's annual... KEEP READING

Alaska Airlines in November was the most punctual major U.S. airline, with an on-time arrival rate of 86.4 percent,

Alaska Airlines in November was the most punctual major U.S. airline, with an on-time arrival rate of 86.4 percent, according to FlightStats. North... KEEP READING

American Airlines by 2016 will install Gogo inflight wireless services on all two-class regional jets,

American Airlines by 2016 will install Gogo inflight wireless services on all two-class regional jets, the carrier announced Thursday. AA currently has... KEEP READING

IATA: Strong Airline Performance Will Lead To Lower Fares In 2015By Michael B. Baker

Average roundtrip airfares in 2015 will decline 5.1 percent year over year, adjusted for inflation and not counting taxes and surcharges, according to... KEEP READING

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