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US Flight Cancellations in August Increased Year Over Year, Says DOT

The percentage of US passenger flights in August that were canceled increased on a year-over-year basis for the second month in a row, according……

Amadeus and Delta in New Global Distribution Agreement

Amadeus and Delta Air Lines announced the signing of a new global distribution agreement that, according to the announcement, lays the groundwork for the……

Aeroemexico To Start Phoenix-Mexico City Flights on March 30

Aeromexico will begin a new daily flight from Phoenix to Mexico City on March 30 as part of the airline’s joint cooperation agreement with……

Norse Atlantic To Add Los Angeles-Rome Flights Next May

Norse Atlantic Airways will launch three-times-weekly flights from Los Angeles to Rome beginning May 22, 2025. In addition, the carrier is resuming its Los……

US Air Ticket Sales in September Up 6% Over 2023, Says ARC

US travel agency air ticket sales totaled $8 billion in September — a 6% increase over the same month last year. September’s total passenger……

More Than 90% of Road Warriors in Survey Have Traveled More in 2024

More than 90% (93%) of “Road Warriors” said they have traveled more over the past year with 77% saying that’s due to high demand……

Delta To Introduce New Cabin Interiors This Fall

Delta Air Lines will introduce new cabin interiors beginning this fall on a Boeing 757 narrowbody. The changes will involve new color palettes, seat……

Elliott Requests Southwest Airlines Special Meeting

Elliott Investment Management announced it has delivered a request to call a special meeting of Southwest Airlines shareholders. The company, which has an 11%……

Delta To Launch Minneapolis-Copenhagen Service Next May

Delta Air Lines will begin service between Minneapolis-St. Paul and Copenhagen in May 2025, operating three times weekly. With the addition of the new……

Riyadh Air in Agreement With Sabre for Offer- and Order-Based Technology

Riyadh Air, a Saudi Arabian airline that is set to launch in 2025, has entered into a strategic agreement with Sabre Corporation under which……

Delta’s Third Quarter Managed Corporate Travel Was Up 7% Over 2023

Delta Air Lines’ managed corporate travel sales during the third quarter were up 7% year over year, according to Glen Hauenstein, president, speaking on……

Oman Air Will Join ARC Direct Connect Distribution Platform

Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC), a provider of data, financial services and distribution solutions, announced that Oman Air will join ARC Direct Connect, a modern……