United Monetizes Priority Airport LanesUnited Airlines today launched its "Premier Line" service, which allows passengers to access priority checkin, security screening and boarding lanes for... KEEP READING
United, Sabre To Enable Point-Of-Sale UpsellingBy Jay BoehmerUnited Airlines and Sabre are working to enable the global distribution system's subscribers to upsell economy passengers to the carrier's Economy Plus... KEEP READING
Austria Approves Lufthansa To Buy Austrian AirlinesThe Austrian government today gave the go-ahead for Lufthansa to purchase a 41.56 percent stake in Austrian Airlines, paving the way for a complete... KEEP READING
BA, Qantas Explore MergerBritish Airways today confirmed merger discussions with Qantas Airways. BA in a statement said it is "exploring a potential merger with Qantas Airways... KEEP READING
Delta To Further Cut CapacityDelta Air Lines CEO Richard Anderson and president Edward Bastian in a memo released today said the carrier, combined with its recently acquired... KEEP READING
Lufthansa Launches Italian Airline BrandLufthansa today said it plans to launch Lufthansa Italia, a new Italian airline brand that would use a fleet of Airbus A319 aircraft to serve such... KEEP READING
Travel Associations Seek Corp. Contracting Clarifications In Oneworld Immunity RequestThe American Society of Travel Agents and the Interactive Travel Services Association have asked the U.S. Department of Transportation to request... KEEP READING
United To Enable Point-Of-Sale Upgrades Through SabreUnited Airlines today said it is working with Sabre to enable the global distribution system's subscribers to upsell economy passengers to the carrier's... KEEP READING
Sabre Signs United To Two-Year Extension Of Content PactSabre today announced the extension of its distribution pact with United Airlines by two years, moving the expiration date of their "full content"... KEEP READING
Southwest Intends 14-Slot LaGuardia Purchase, Its First Foray Into NYCSouthwest Airlines intends to make its first foray into New York City by buying 14 slots at LaGuardia Airport, the carrier announced today, through a... KEEP READING
DOT Raising Lost Luggage CompensationThe U.S. Department of Transportation today issued a final rule that raises the minimum amount airlines must compensate for lost baggage to $3,300 from... KEEP READING
Consolidator Fares Pique InterestBy Jay BoehmerCorporate travel buyers are reporting increased interest in consolidator fares, "wholesale" airline inventory often sold at a rate lower than published... KEEP READING
Financial Fallout Flips '09 ForecastsBy Michael B. Baker, Jay Boehmer & Seth HarrisRevised and recent pricing forecasts from analysts and travel management companies project a more favorable environment for business travel buyers in... KEEP READING
One-On-One With British Airways CEO Willie Walsh: Corp. Cutbacks, Carrier PactsBritish Airways CEO Willie Walsh this month spoke with BTN senior editor Jay Boehmer to discuss premium travel, the nature of corporate client cutbacks... KEEP READING
American Testing Paperless Boarding Pass At O'HareAmerican Airlines today launched paperless boarding pass capabilities for passengers at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with plans to roll out the... KEEP READING
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