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Emirates Becomes 27th Signatory for ATPCO Pricing Tool

ATPCO announced that its pricing tool Architect is the fastest-growing Decision Support System (DSS) on the market.  Including the most recent signatory, Emirates, 27……

US Air Ticket Sales Set 6-Month Record, Says ARC

US-based travel agency air ticket sales totaled $53 billion from January to June 2024 — the highest total recorded by the Airlines Reporting Corp.……

United Gains Ground Among ‘Road Warrior’ Travelers, Says Executive on Earnings Call

United Airlines gained ground in key markets among “frequent business road warrior travelers,” according to Andrew Nocella, chief commercial officer, speaking on a second……

Southwest and Archer in Arrangement for Air Taxis

Southwest Airlines and Archer Aviation have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop operational plans for electric air taxi networks utilizing Archer’s eVTOL (electric……

Delta Sees Double-Digit Managed Travel Volume Increase in Q2

Managed corporate travel volume grew by “double digits” year over year in the second quarter of 2024, according to Delta Air Lines executives, speaking……

Large Majority of Business Travelers Not Yet Comfortable With AI Bookings

A large majority (89%) of global business travelers are not yet comfortable using AI-enabled options for booking business travel, but an even larger number……

Amadeus NDC Content Now Available on SAP Concur Travel

NDC content from the Amadeus Travel Platform is now available on SAP Concur Travel, according to an announcement. This allows the Concur Travel online……

United Applies for New Daily Ser vice Between Washington Reagan and San Francisco

United Airlines has filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation for a new daily roundtrip flight between Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)……

United Now Texting Links to Local, Live Radar Maps

United Airlines is now texting customers with links to local, live radar maps during weather delays, as part of its effort to give travelers……

European Commission Approves Lufthansa Group’s Acquisition of ITA Airways

The Lufthansa Group’s proposed acquisition of ITA Airways, the Italian flag carrier, has been approved by the European Commission. First announced in May 2023,……

Alaska Will Add 2 New Routes in Mexico

Alaska Airlines will fly to two new Mexico destinations from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) starting later this year and early in 2025. It……

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American Enters Into Conditional Agreement to Buy Hydrogen-Electric Engines

Airline also increases investment in ZeroAvia….