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JetBlue Embraces New GDS Economics, But Southwest Won't Follow SuitBy Jay Boehmer

JetBlue and Southwest, the two largest domestic low-cost carriers that have garnered the bulk of their business through GDS-independent models, are... KEEP READING

Delta, Northwest Eye Europe, SolvencyBy Jay Boehmer

Delta Air Lines this month furthered its ongoing international expansion by announcing plans to introduce next year new nonstop services from its... KEEP READING

International Airlines First To Roll Back Surcharges As Fuel Prices FallBy Jay Boehmer

International carriers in recent weeks rolled back fuel surcharges in light of declining jet fuel costs, but U.S.-based carriers thus far have been less... KEEP READING

One-On-One With Delta COO Jim Whitehurst: Delta Pushes For More Corporate Contracting

Delta COO Jim Whitehurst recently spoke with BTN editor-in-chief David Meyer about the state of the market, emerging from bankruptcy, SimpliFares,... KEEP READING

Premium New York-Boston Bus Service ExpandsBy Michael Ratcliffe

Business travelers looking for a premium alternative to rail and air service between New York and Boston will benefit from luxury ground transportation... KEEP READING

Supersonic Private Jets In DevelopmentBy Jay Boehmer

Several aircraft manufacturers are working to become the first to offer supersonic private jets to the marketplace, filling a gap left by the... KEEP READING

Very Light Jets Preparing For Takeoff In The U.S.By Jay Boehmer

A new breed of general aviation aircraft known as the very light jet is poised to make corporate-owned aircraft more affordable and widespread,... KEEP READING

Airlines Join Dispute For China Route AuthorityBy Jay Boehmer

American, Continental, Northwest and United airlines in the past month intensified campaigns to secure nonstop route authority between the United States... KEEP READING

BA Execs In Price-Fixing Probe Resign

British Airways commercial director Martin George and communications head Iain Burns today stepped down from their positions amid an investigation into... KEEP READING

GDSs Follow Footsteps: Worldspan, Delta Strike Seven-Year Content Deal As Amadeus Climbs On Opt-in BandwagonBy Jay Boehmer

Delta Air Lines and its dominant global distribution system Worldspan late last month announced a seven-year agreement through which the carrier will... KEEP READING

TSA Rescinds $70 Registered Traveler Screener FeeBy Jay Boehmer

After initial estimates of up to $100 in government-imposed charges for enrollment in Registered Traveler programs, the Transportation Security... KEEP READING

Avis Budget Follows IPO TrendBy Michael B. Baker

Shares of Avis Budget Group this month began trading on the New York Stock Exchange in the latest shift of a major car rental brand from a privately... KEEP READING

Card Use Energizes Reward AccrualBy Jay Boehmer

Travelers last year redeemed more than 15 million tickets through airline frequent flyer programs, likely the largest redemption level in the 25-year... KEEP READING

Delta Adopting Song FeaturesBy Jay Boehmer

Taking a page from its Song book, Delta Air Lines this fall is unveiling new digital entertainment systems for all passengers on domestic... KEEP READING

Ground Cos. Drive Into Mtgs. MarketBy Michael B. Baker

As ground transportation suppliers increasingly are being incorporated into managed transient travel programs, some suppliers are finding additional... KEEP READING

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