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Norse Atlantic in Partnership With APG for GDS Distribution

Agreement extends carrier’s reach to travel buyers >>…

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Amadeus and LATAM Announce Multiyear Distribution Agreement

Carrier’s NDC and EDIFAcT content will be available to buyers >>…

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Air Canada To Offer Free Fast WiFi Beginning Next May

Benefit will be for loyalty program members >>…

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Korean Air Completes Acquisition of Asiana Airlines

Integration of carriers expected to take two years >>…

Avelo Adds 5 New Nonstop Routes From Connecticut

Carrier will offer third international destination from Hartford Avelo Airlines, a Connecticut-based discount carrier, announced the addition of five new nonstop routes — four……

Saudia and Amadeus Sign Distribution Agreement Extension

Deal includes global deployment of NDC content Saudia, the national carrier of Saudi Arabia, and Amadeus announced the extension of their distribution agreement. The……

Global Airline Load Factors Hit Record in August, Says Report

Research From FCM Consulting projects increases in seat capacity Global airline passenger load factors reached an all-time high of 86.2% in August as demand……

U.S. DOT Proposes Rules on Airline Disruptions

Agency calls for compensation, rebooking and expenses The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a rulemaking that would require airlines to pay passengers cash compensation,……

Turkish Airlines Launches Service From Istanbul to Sydney

Destination is second Australian gateway for carrier A Turkish Airlines plane that departed from Istanbul has landed at Sydney to complete the carrier’s longest……

ARC Announces Publication of NDC Best Practices

Guidelines were developed by multiple industry segments Airlines Reporting Corp. announced the publication of New Distribution Capability (NDC) best practices. The best practices were……

TAP Air Portugal Adds 3 New Seasonal Routes Beginning Next Spring

Carrier will fly from Boston to Porto, Los Angeles to Lisbon and San Francisco to Terceira, Azores TAP Air Portugal announced three new seasonal……

Frontier Airlines Adds First Class Seating

Move is part of carrier’s ‘transformation’ Frontier Airlines announced it is adding First Class seating as part of The New Frontier “transformation.” Other enhancements,……