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American Airlines adds spending minimum for elite frequent-flier status
American Airlines has announced steps to transition their AAdvantage loyalty program to a revenue-based model, similar to changes Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have made in recent years. Starting...
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Carlson Rezidor Loyalty Program Members Can Soon Trade Points for TSA PreCheck
Starting July 1, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group will be the first hotel company to offer TSA Precheck as a perk to its guests, as members of its Club Carlson rewards program will be able to redeem points...
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Delta and United Consider Bids to Buy Colombia's Avianca
Latin American airline Avianca Holdings SA is reportedly considering strategic options including a full or partial sale, and both Delta Air Lines Inc. and United Continental Holdings Inc. have been...
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With Approval in Hand, U.S. Airlines Plan Their Entrances to Cuba
U.S. airlines are preparing to resume their first regularly scheduled flights to Cuba in five decades, and there are unique challenges ahead as the pressure is on to get service launched quickly.
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Alaska Airlines CEO says he might keep Virgin America brand
As the Alaska Airlines and Virgin America merger continues to unfold, Alaska Airlines' CEO said that they are considering keeping the Virgin America brand around and running the two different products...
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Big U.S. Airlines Realize They Missed a Shot at Cheapest Jet Fuel Prices in...
Jet fuel prices have surged since January, and major U.S. airlines missed the boat on locking in the cheapest energy costs in more than 12 years, after recently losing billions on hedging.
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United Airlines Targets Rivals' Profit Edge With $3.1 Billion Plan
United Continental Holdings Inc. wants to close their profit gap with competitors, and has a plan to target major savings and additional revenue by 2018.
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Uncertainty Rules as Business Travel Industry Sorts Through Brexit Implications
As the news of the United Kingdom's vote to leave the European Union sets in, the corporate travel industry is sorting through the uncertainty that lies ahead while assuring businesses that conditions...
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JetBlue Will Add New Jets, While Eyeing Transatlantic Routes
JetBlue Airways Corp. has ordered 30 new Airbus A321s, communicating intentions to expand its premium cabin service, Mint, as well as explore opportunities to use the planes for longer trans-Atlantic...
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As Global Demand Slows, Airlines Defer Widebody Jet Orders
American Airlines will defer delivery of nearly two dozen Airbus A350 jetliners, another move by a major U.S. airline signalling slowing demand for widebody aircraft and growth on international travel.
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New Law Will Make Airlines Refund Baggage Fees When Bags Are Delayed
A new measure recently signed into law will require airlines to provide an automated refund for baggage fees paid by passengers whose bags aren't delivered to them within 12 hours of arrival of...
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United Airlines May Be Poised to Drop One of Its Hubs
United Airlines has lost market share in its hubs over the past five years, increasing speculation that it may need to downsize or eliminate one if its remaining hubs, with Los Angeles and Washington,...
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Air Berlin to Make European Premium Push in Bid to End Losses
Air Berlin is making moves to position itself in the premium sector and target the lucrative business travel market. One tactic will be introducing a premium product on German and European flights,...
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American: In-flight entertainment now free for all fliers
American Airlines is now offering all movies, TV shows, music, and games complimentary to all passengers on all of its flights that include in-flight entertainment options. Airlines previously had...
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Delta Will Cancel Three Narita Routes
Delta Air Lines will end service this fall between Tokyo's Narita Airport and New York's JFK, Osaka, and Bangkok.
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Now You Can Get TSA Precheck at the DMV, a Concert, or a Tax Office
The Transportation Security Administration wants to enroll twenty-five million travelers in Trusted Traveler programs like Precheck and Global Entry by 2019, so they’re broadening distribution and...
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New On Delta, All-Suite Business Class Flights
In fall 2017 Delta Air Lines plans to introduce the new Delta One suite, complete with sliding doors, as a product upgrade to its existing Delta One business class, and some long haul flights will...
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Quick action by TSA and lawmakers has reduced security lines at airports
After public outcry over increasing security wait times at airports across the country earlier this year, lawmakers, the TSA, airlines, and airports all stepped up to the plate - and according to the...
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Airlines Bring Free Sandwiches and Streaming Back to Coach
With profits improving for U.S. airlines, carriers are introducing new and returning perks and amenities in economy class, like complimentary and improved snacks, additional meal services, and free...
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TSA partners with Lufthansa to offer TSA Pre✓®
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced that its expedited screening program, TSA Precheck, will now be available to eligible travelers flying on Lufthansa.
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The State of Airline Upgrades for the Big 3 U.S. Carriers
With the evolving airline industry and loyalty program trends, the process and likelihood of getting a complimentary upgrade on major U.S. carriers has changed.
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Delta leads quest to end lost airline luggage
Delta Air Lines is investing in the future of baggage handling, with a plan to deploy the most comprehensive tracking system the industry has seen. Global implementation of the new technology is...
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TSA boasts dramatic decline in airport wait times
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is reporting a considerable decline in airport security wait times, with 98% of fliers waiting for 30 minutes or less, and 92% waiting for 15 minutes or...
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Seating secrets: How airlines decide what fare you pay
Airfares are anything but random. Airline revenue management is a complicated science, taking into account everything from global market conditions to individual passenger preferences to eventually set...
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Emirates Announces New Fees to Select Economy Class Seats
Emirates has announced the introduction of new fees for passengers who want to select their seats ahead of time. The fees will apply to the airline's two lowest economy class fare categories on tickets...
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American Airlines rolls out no-cost Preferred Seat access for business travelers
American Airlines has launched its website where corporate travelers can reserve economy cabin Preferred Seats at no charge regardless of status.
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Delta Pares Down Legalese & Pricing Tables in Corporate Contracts
Delta Air Lines will begin offering more compact, simplified contracts to its global corporate accounts, shortening legal terms and conditions and introducing more succinct pricing tables.
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Now flying on American: Real international-style premium economy seats
American Airlines recently became the first U.S. carrier to offer a true international-style premium economy product, when it launched its new premium economy cabin on its first Boeing 787-9...
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Delta gives first look of premium economy cabin, set for 2017 debut
Delta will become the second U.S. airline to introduce a true international-style premium economy product when it launches its Delta Premium cabin in 2017.
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Alaska Airlines Changes Its Upgrade Policy as It Inches Towards a...
Alaska Airlines is announcing updates to its upgrade policy, adding in revenue considerations that take into account the fare class originally booked by a traveler, as well as introducing the...
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Lost luggage less likely with new tracking systems
New technology and luggage tracking systems being implemented by airlines are helping to decrease the disappearance of travelers' checked luggage. The global airline industry's mishandled baggage rate...
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U.S. airfares cheapest they've been since 2010
According to U.S. Department of Transportation Statistics, U.S. airfares were lower in the first quarter of 2016 than they have been since 2010, although this data does not include ancillary fees.
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Alaska Air's two newest cities: Indianapolis and Wichita
Alaska Airlines is furthering its growth strategy from its Seattle hub by adding daily nonstop service to two new Midwest destinations: Indianapolis and Wichita.
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Alaska Completes Virgin America Acquisition
Alaska Air Group officially closed its acquisition of Virgin America, and the carriers plan to obtain a single operating certificate by early 2018.
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United reveals first Polaris business class routes
United Airlines has released the initial schedule for its 777-300ERs equipped with its new Polaris business class cabin, and the first route will link San Francisco with Newark Liberty International...
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Delta gets a new international partnership
Despite government restrictions, Delta and Aeromexico will move forward with a joint venture partnership.
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More airlines join the TSA PreCheck program
The Transportation Security Administration has announced 11 new domestic and foreign airlines participating in its Precheck expedited screening program.
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TSA Will 'Significantly Reduce' Access to Precheck Lanes for Non-Members
The Transportation Security Administration is continuing the process of reducing Precheck access to only those travelers enrolled in the program. Travelers who want to receive consistent access to TSA...
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5 Time-Saving Travel Tips from TSA
A guest post on the Global Business Travel Association Blog from Simone Davis, TSA Precheck Executive. Simone shares several time-saving tips for your next business trip.
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United upgrading international business class
United Airlines is revealing its new Polaris business class product, which will be available on long-haul intercontinental flights starting Dec. 1.
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