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LATAM To Levy Surcharges Based on GDS Channel

New fees will begin May 12 LATAM Airlines, the South American carrier, will begin levying varying surcharges based on the GDS channel that travel……

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Southwest’s First Extra-Legroom Planes To Fly on May 1

Roomier seats will be available to customers with early boarding positions at first Southwest Airlines’ first planes retrofitted for extra-legroom seats will begin service……

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Air Ticket Sales in US in March Hold Steady Against 2024, Says ARC

Prices are down for economy and premium seats Air ticket sales through US-based travel agencies reached $9.3 billion in March, remaining steady compared with……

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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Remained Busiest Airport in World in 2024

Data from Airports Council International shows 9% passenger growth over 2023 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport remained the busiest airport in the world last year,……

American to Offer Free WiFi to Loyalty Members Next January

Carrier has been beta testing service American Airlines, in partnership with AT&T, will offer complimentary inflight WiFi across more than 2 million American flights a……

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Icelandair expands its US network with 4 weekly flights to Nashville

Carrier also announces a stronger partnership with Southwest Airlines Icelandair has launched a seasonal Reykjavik-Nashville route, with four weekly flights scheduled through the end……

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LATAM To Invest Almost $30 Million in Airport Lounges

Enhancements will be made to facilities across South America The LATAM Group plans to invest $10.5 million in a new space at Lima’s Jorge……

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JetBlue Resumes Service From Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia

Carrier also brings back FLL flights to Guayaquil, Ecuador JetBlue announced the return of two nonstop routes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Beginning……

Delta Regains Lead in OTP in March

Research from Cirium shows Southwest slipping to fifth place Delta Air Lines recaptured its position as most on-time airline in North America in March,……

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Delta Corporate Demand Flattens in March Due to Economic Upheavals

Executives on earnings call see ‘choppy’ Q2 Corporate travel demand at Delta Air Lines flattened in March after strong year-over-year growth earlier in the……

Republic Air To Merge With Mesa

Combined regional carrier company will use Republic name Republic Airways Holdings Inc. and Mesa Air Group, Inc. announced they have entered into a definitive……

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United To Add 20% More Service Out of San Francisco

Carrier is now larger at gateway than pre-pandemic…