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American Airlines Adds Touchless ID in Multiple Airports

Loyalty program members will be eligible for ‘streamlined process’ Members of American Airlines’ AAdvantage loyalty program traveling through Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, LaGuardia……

JetBlue and United in Loyalty Program Partnership

Blue Sky is name for collaboration that enables earnings points at both carriers JetBlue and United Airlines announced Blue Sky, a collaboration that gives……

Southwest Reveals Charges for Checked Bags

First bag will cost $35 and second $45 Southwest Airlines, which announced the end of its long-held free bag check policy in March, revealed……

American Airlines Opens 2 New Lounges in Philadelphia

Both Flagship and Admirals Club facilities make debuts American Airlines announced it has opened new Flagship and Admirals Club lounges at Philadelphia International Airport.……

Hahnair Launches Distriply One to enable broader access to NDC

Product provides all travel sellers with extensive portfolio of content Hahnair announced the launch of Distriply One, the debut product under the recently launched……

US Carriers Operated 3.6% More Flights in January Than Year Prior

Cancellations were down from same month in 2024 In January, US carriers operated nearly 580,300 domestic flights, an increase of 3.6% year over year,……

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Etihad Adding Service From Abu Dhabi to Charlotte

Carrier will be first to fly from Middle East to North Carolina gateway Etihad Airways announced it would begin nonstop service from Abu Dhabi……

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Agency Air Ticket Sales Down 4% Year Over Year in April, Says ARC

Corporate agency trips were down for fourth month in a row US-based travel agency air ticket sales decreased 4% year over year in April……

Delta Renames Cabins and Fare Products

Delta Main (former Main Cabin) now has three options Delta Air Lines has changed the names of its cabins and fare products, according to……

Etihad and TAP in Frequent Flyer Partnership

Relationship builds on codeshare established in 2023 Etihad Airways and TAP Air Portugal announced the launch of a frequent flyer partnership that enables members……

Finnair Goes Live With First ‘Native Order’

Implementation is called a transformational airline retailing initiative Finnair announced it has gone live with the world’s first “Native Order” on Finnair.com for bookings……

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Spirit Upgrades Onboard Experience and Enhances Loyalty Benefits

Moves are continuation of carrier’s transformation Spirit Airlines announced it is expanding its onboard comfort and boosting the benefits of its Free Spirit loyalty……