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Wheels Up To Transition to New Fleet of Aircraft

Wheels Up Experience, a private aviation provider, announced a series of major aircraft, commercial and financing transactions that, according to the company, lay the……

US Flight Cancellations in August Increased Year Over Year, Says DOT

The percentage of US passenger flights in August that were canceled increased on a year-over-year basis for the second month in a row, according……

Amadeus and Delta in New Global Distribution Agreement

Amadeus and Delta Air Lines announced the signing of a new global distribution agreement that, according to the announcement, lays the groundwork for the……

Aeroemexico To Start Phoenix-Mexico City Flights on March 30

Aeromexico will begin a new daily flight from Phoenix to Mexico City on March 30 as part of the airline’s joint cooperation agreement with……

Norse Atlantic To Add Los Angeles-Rome Flights Next May

Norse Atlantic Airways will launch three-times-weekly flights from Los Angeles to Rome beginning May 22, 2025. In addition, the carrier is resuming its Los……

US Air Ticket Sales in September Up 6% Over 2023, Says ARC

US travel agency air ticket sales totaled $8 billion in September — a 6% increase over the same month last year. September’s total passenger……

More Than 90% of Road Warriors in Survey Have Traveled More in 2024

More than 90% (93%) of “Road Warriors” said they have traveled more over the past year with 77% saying that’s due to high demand……

Delta To Introduce New Cabin Interiors This Fall

Delta Air Lines will introduce new cabin interiors beginning this fall on a Boeing 757 narrowbody. The changes will involve new color palettes, seat……

Elliott Requests Southwest Airlines Special Meeting

Elliott Investment Management announced it has delivered a request to call a special meeting of Southwest Airlines shareholders. The company, which has an 11%……

Delta To Launch Minneapolis-Copenhagen Service Next May

Delta Air Lines will begin service between Minneapolis-St. Paul and Copenhagen in May 2025, operating three times weekly. With the addition of the new……

Delta’s Third Quarter Managed Corporate Travel Was Up 7% Over 2023

Delta Air Lines’ managed corporate travel sales during the third quarter were up 7% year over year, according to Glen Hauenstein, president, speaking on……

Oman Air Will Join ARC Direct Connect Distribution Platform

Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC), a provider of data, financial services and distribution solutions, announced that Oman Air will join ARC Direct Connect, a modern……