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Air and Hotel Prices Rose in 2024, But Discounting Is More Aggressive, Says Report

Research from Emburse forecasts higher business travel airfares Hotel and airline prices continued to increase through 2024, but discounts have become more aggressive, according……

British Airways Unveils New First Class Seat

Upgrade is part of nearly $9 billion ‘transformation’ British Airways has unveiled a new First Class seat. The carrier says it is the only……

WestJet To Add Vancouver-Austin Service

Flights will begin May 11, 2025 WestJet has announced plans to launch three-times-weekly nonstop service between Vancouver and Austin, beginning May 11, 2025. Daniel……

Etihad Adding 10 Destinations in 2025

Atlanta will be among new gateways Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, announced the launch of 10 new destinations in……

Delays and Cancellations Top Sources of Travel Frustration, Says Survey

Dealing with delays and cancellations is the main source of traveler frustration, according to a new US traveler survey from Amadeus called Friction Removed.……

Spirit Airlines Declares Bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines has declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but the company said in a statement that a restructuring “is expected to reduce Spirit’s debt, provide……

Travelport and ANA Announce Distribution Agreement

Travelport and All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, announced that they have signed a multisource content distribution agreement that includes New Distribution Capability……

Chase Opens New Lounge at Phoenix Airport

Chase announced it has opened a Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, with its next lounge to open……

Air Canada and Neste in Deal for SAF Delivery

Air Canada and Neste have signed an agreement for the supply of 60,000 metric tons of Nest MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The fuel,……

Global Flight Cancellations Down in October Despite Severe Weather Episodes

Despite severe weather events in many regions, including floods in Spain, global flight cancellations were down by 8% in October, with 43,484 flights canceled……

Sabre Will Launch NDC Content for Air India

Sabre has announced it will launch NDC content for Air India. With the introduction of NDC, according to the announcement, offers through Sabre will……

Air Charter Service in Australia Reports 61% Growth in Brisbane Office

Air Charter Service (ACS), a global aircraft charter broker, reported that sales at its Brisbane, Australia, office were up 61% in the past year.……