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WestJet To Add Vancouver-Austin Service

Flights will begin May 11, 2025 WestJet has announced plans to launch three-times-weekly nonstop service between Vancouver and Austin, beginning May 11, 2025. Daniel……

Delays and Cancellations Top Sources of Travel Frustration, Says Survey

Dealing with delays and cancellations is the main source of traveler frustration, according to a new US traveler survey from Amadeus called Friction Removed.……

Spirit Airlines Declares Bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines has declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but the company said in a statement that a restructuring “is expected to reduce Spirit’s debt, provide……

Travelport and ANA Announce Distribution Agreement

Travelport and All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, announced that they have signed a multisource content distribution agreement that includes New Distribution Capability……

Chase Opens New Lounge at Phoenix Airport

Chase announced it has opened a Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, with its next lounge to open……

Air Canada and Neste in Deal for SAF Delivery

Air Canada and Neste have signed an agreement for the supply of 60,000 metric tons of Nest MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The fuel,……

Global Flight Cancellations Down in October Despite Severe Weather Episodes

Despite severe weather events in many regions, including floods in Spain, global flight cancellations were down by 8% in October, with 43,484 flights canceled……

Sabre Will Launch NDC Content for Air India

Sabre has announced it will launch NDC content for Air India. With the introduction of NDC, according to the announcement, offers through Sabre will……

Air Charter Service in Australia Reports 61% Growth in Brisbane Office

Air Charter Service (ACS), a global aircraft charter broker, reported that sales at its Brisbane, Australia, office were up 61% in the past year.……

Singapore Airlines Will Add First Class to Longest Routes

Singapore Airlines will introduce a First Class cabin in its seven A350-900ULR aircraft, to be deployed on the world’s longest routes, according to an……

Sabre’s Corporate Air Travel Volume Up 3%-4% in Q3

Sabre reported an increase in corporate travel air booking volume of 3%-4% in a third quarter earnings report. That helped drive a 5% growth……

Sabre and TAP Air Portugal in Expanded Distribution Agreement

Sabre Corporation and TAP Air Portugal have announced an expanded distribution agreement. Sabre-connected travel agents can immediately start placing activation requests for NDC offers.……