Stories By: Air Travel
Air Ticket Sales Hit Record August Levels, Says ARC
US travel agency air ticket sales in August totaled $8.1 billion, according to the Airlines Reporting Corp. It was the highest August total since……
September 20, 2024
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JetBlue To Open First Airport Lounges in New York and Boston
JetBlue will open its first-ever airport lounges at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport Terminal 5 in late 2025 and Boston Logan International……
September 20, 2024
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Alaska Completes $1.9 Billion Purchase of Hawaiian
Alaska Airlines has completed its $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines. The closing came a day after the deal received approval from the U.S.……
September 19, 2024
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Most Flyers Enjoy Time in Airport, Says J.D. Power Survey
Despite record numbers of passengers and widespread flight cancellations and delays, 60% of North American airport passengers say they “somewhat agree” or “strongly agree”……
September 19, 2024
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ARC Announces New Partnership With Turkish Airlines
Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) announced a new partnership with Turkish Airlines through ARC Direct Connect, a “modern” airline distribution platform that enables NDC transactions.……
September 18, 2024
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Private Flying
Today, with commercial airlines’ capacity limited and fares rising, private aviation for corporate travel continues to offer programs a premium value in security, convenience……
September 16, 2024
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U.S. Travel Hits Back at DOT Loyalty Program Investigation
The Department of Transportation’s recently announced investigation into major U.S. airlines’ frequent flyer programs is “cynical, short-sighted and out of touch with the needs……
September 16, 2024
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United Airlines Signs Agreement With SpaceX To Bring Free WiFi to Fleet
United Airlines signed what it calls the largest agreement of its kind with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s fast, reliable WiFi service to the carrier’s……
September 13, 2024
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Forty Percent of Businesses Globally Plan To Increase Travel in FY2025, Says Survey
Forty percent of businesses globally plan to increase the amount they travel during this fiscal year (July 2024 to June 2025), compared with the……
September 12, 2024
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North American Carriers’ On-Time Performance Improved in August
The on-time performance (OTP) for North American carriers recovered in August after the issues around the CrowdStrike and Microsoft IT outage in July, according……
September 11, 2024
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Southwest CEO Will Stay, Chairman Will Depart in Reorganization
After a meeting with activist investor group Elliott Investment Management, Southwest Airlines announced that while it stands behind CEO Bob Jordan, the chairman of……
September 11, 2024
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London Heathrow Ranked Most Internationally Connected Airport by OAG
London Heathrow Airport remains the most internationally connected airport in the world this year, according to the OAG Megahubs report, now in its 10th……
September 10, 2024
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