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TSA Pilots One Stop Security for Inbound International Travelers

The program launched last week on flights from London Heathrow with more airports promised in the future……

Southwest To Begin Offering Seat Selection on July 29

New option is valid for flights beginning next Jan. 27 Southwest Airlines will begin offering seat selection on July 29 for flights beginning on……

United Sees Sharp Positive Turnaround in Last Weeks of Q2

Executives on earnings call report double-digit swing in higher-yielding business revenues in July A variety of factors has led to a sharp positive turnaround……

Alaska Airlines and Choice Hotels Loyalty Programs Ranked as Best by U.S. News & World Report

Carrier maintains position for 11th straight year Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan maintained its No. 1 position for the Best Airline Rewards Program for the……

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Delta To Launch Service From LAX to Hong Kong and Chicago in June 2026

Carrier plans flights daily to Hong Kong and three times daily to Chicago Delta will launch service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to……

Accelya and Temoji in New Innovation Initiative

Effort is designed to give buyers a stronger voice in retailing and distribution Accelya, an airline technology provider, in partnership with Temoji, a travel……

US Agency Air Ticket Sales in First Half of 2025 Down 1%

Decreases in corporate trips slows in June US-based travel agency air ticket sales totaled $52.3 billion from January through June 2025 — a 1%……

Amex Partners With Celebrity Chefs For Airport Lounges

New dishes will be available July 29 American Express announced it is partnering with James Beard Award-winning chefs Mashama Bailey, Sarah Grueneberg, Kwame Onwuachi and Mike……

Air Canada and ITA Airways in Codeshare Agreement

Partnership promises to provide seamless connections Air Canada and ITA Airways announced a codeshare agreement that provides customers more convenient travel options when flying……

ARC Issues Updated NDC Best Practices Guide

New topics include branded fares and loyalty Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) has released version 1.1 of its NDC Advancement Working Group’s NDC Best Practices……

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Avelia To Expand To Include Multiple SAF Suppliers

Program is aimed at reducing greenhouse gases Avelia, a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) program, is expanding into a multi-supplier model to help users access……

Corporate Demand at Delta Up Slightly in Q2

Executives on earnings call see stabilizing environment Corporate demand for Delta Air Lines in the second quarter increased slightly over the same period in……