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Special Reports: Air Travel

  • Changing the Game with NDC

    There's no escaping the fact 2020 was a lost year for commercial air travel, with IATA reporting a drop in demand of nearly 66 percent compared to the previous year. If that's not bad enough, January bookings for future travel were down 70 percent compared to a year ago. Still, everything isn’t gloom and doom…

    Apr. 22, 2021
    A futuristic composition featuring a laptop keyboard overlaid with glowing digital icons of airplanes and aviation-related circular diagrams. The background includes faint graphs and data visualizations, symbolizing advancements in aviation technology, data analytics, and digital connectivity in the airline industry. The image conveys innovation and efficiency in air travel systems.

  • Consumer Friendlier

    Despite the pandemic, NDC is set to give air travel booking a new look and feel – eventually

    Jan. 4, 2021
    A businessman in a suit, wearing a silver wristwatch, holds a smartphone. Above the device, a glowing holographic network of interconnected flight paths and airplane icons appears, with a digital globe as the centerpiece. The background features a blurred airport terminal, highlighting themes of connectivity, global travel, and consumer-friendly technological advancements.

  • Clearing the Air

    As travelers gradually return to the skies, airlines and airports are looking for a clean bill of health

    Aug. 1, 2020
    Covid-mask wearing traveler at an airport.

  • It Is About Time

    Apps provide escape from travel disruptions

    Mar. 15, 2020
    Flight cancelled banner on smartphone.

  • Two Cents From The Company Dime 12/2019

    Is corporate travel weakening? The challenge of chat. Concur names ‘Elite’ TMC partners. Hotel reshopping comes to Egencia. Climate is back on the travel agenda.

    Dec. 16, 2019
    A stylized illustration of a businessman in a red blazer and holding a briefcase, sitting thoughtfully on a descending bar graph. Beside him is a large red question mark, representing uncertainty or decision-making. The bright blue background creates a stark contrast, highlighting the contemplative mood and the concept of navigating challenges or pondering solutions in a business context.

  • Change in the Air: New Capabilities, New Connections

    As the NDC ecosystem scales up, more partnerships are emerging

    Oct. 15, 2019
    A digital illustration showcasing a glowing Earth with aviation-related graphics, including airplane icons, circular data indicators, and futuristic charts. The globe features a vibrant blue and green grid-like texture, and the text "PART 3" is displayed boldly in white at the center. Surrounding the Earth are various interconnected elements symbolizing global connectivity and advanced aerospace technology.

  • Change in the Air: NDC By the Numbers

    A different shopping and buying technology can deliver new dimensions in air travel data

    Oct. 15, 2019
    A high-tech illustration of Earth surrounded by aviation-themed graphics, featuring glowing airplanes, circular indicators, and data visualizations. The globe is highlighted in blue and green digital textures, with "PART 2" displayed prominently in bold white text at the center. The background includes dynamic graphs and futuristic data elements, evoking a theme of global connectivity and advanced aviation systems.

  • Change in the Air: NDC Forecast: Partly Sunny

    As air travel buying becomes more complicated, NDC offers solutions as well as complications of its own

    Oct. 15, 2019
    A digital representation of Earth surrounded by futuristic icons and graphics related to aviation. The image features airplanes, circular indicators, and data visualizations overlaid on a glowing blue-green globe with the text "PART 1" in bold white letters at the center. The background includes dynamic lines and graphs, creating a high-tech and global connectivity theme.

  • Down to Basics

    New low fare classes are tempting, but what’s the value proposition for corporate travelers?

    Oct. 15, 2019
    A professionally dressed man, wearing a black suit, white shirt, and black tie, walks confidently through a spacious tiled airport or transit terminal. He is pulling a small black carry-on suitcase with a bright blue travel pillow attached to the handle. The floor is made of large beige tiles, creating a neutral and polished background. The man appears focused and ready for travel, combining a sense of business and comfort.

  • Why Fly Private?

    Five reasons to consider including private aviation as part of your air travel strategy

    Jun. 16, 2019
    A businessman in a dark navy suit and a checkered tie is standing outdoors on an airport tarmac in front of a private jet. He is looking down and interacting with his smartphone, appearing focused and engaged. The private jet is white with a sleek design, its door open in the background, emphasizing luxury and executive travel. The overcast sky adds a neutral tone to the environment.