Stories By: Harvey Chipkin

Names in the News 5-6-25
Appointments and promotions at JetBlue and ATPI JetBlue has named Vijay Raman as vice president of sales and revenue management, responsible for revenue optimization,……
May 6, 2025
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Location, Location, Location 5-6-25
Openings in Frankfurt and Hanoi Frankfurt — The 155-room Kimpton Main Frankfurt has opened, the first for the brand in Germany. Located in the……
May 6, 2025
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United Investing in Twelve, Low Carbon Fuels Provider
Company’s process transforms CO2 and water into SAF United announced an investment in Twelve, a low carbon fuels company that uses a process similar……
May 6, 2025
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Alaska Airlines Partners With Jumio for Biometric ID
Technology allows passengers to bypass check-in counter Alaska Airlines has partnered with Jumio, a provider of automated, AI-driven biometric identity verification, risk signals and……
May 6, 2025
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New Nebraska Travel Managers Network Names Board of Directors
Group also names executive director The recently formed Nebraska Travel Managers Network (NTMN) announced a newly appointed board of directors for the 2025-2026 term.……
May 5, 2025
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Porter Adds Service from Toronto to Newark
Route features three daily roundtrip flights Porter Airlines announced that it has launched a year-round service between Toronto Pearson International Airport and LaGuardia Airport……
May 5, 2025
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United Cancels 35 Daily Roundtrip Flights From Newark
Carrier cites issues with air traffic control United announced that it is unilaterally cancelling 35 roundtrip flights daily from Newark Liberty International Airport in……
May 5, 2025
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Amex GBT and Delta Extend Strategic Partnership
Deal will enable NDC solutions for corporate customers in TMC’s marketplace American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) and Delta Air Lines have announced……
May 2, 2025
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American Airlines To Increase DFW Investment to $4 Billion
Terminal F expansion will double the number of gates and add new facilities American Airlines announced it has increased its planned investment in Terminal……
May 2, 2025
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Hyatt Business Travel Bookings Slid in Recent Weeks
Executives on earnings call see most slippage in upscale and select service brands Business travel bookings in the US at Hyatt hotels have been……
May 2, 2025
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North American Carriers See Second Consecutive Monthly Decline in Demand
Report from IATA points to ‘speculation’ around tariffs and other economic headwinds North American carriers saw a 0.1% year-over-year fall in demand in March,……
May 1, 2025
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Etihad Launches New Corporate Travel Program
Features include a travel management portal and streamlined booking processes Etihad Airways announced the launch of a new corporate travel program designed to enhance……
May 1, 2025
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