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Japan's Bullet Trains Are Using Comfort and Sake to Challenge Luxury Jets
Japan's high-speed rail network continues to expand. With a growing network and passenger numbers on the rise, bullet trains are now heavily competing with airlines by offering an elevated service...
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For Travel Buyers, Negotiating Hotel Contracts Offers the Biggest Bang for...
According to new survey data, travel buyers receive the most valuable add-ons for the lowest cost to their organizations through contract negotiations with hotels, while airline negotiations are less...
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Low-cost airlines changed the world -- but what next?
Low-cost carriers have have not only shaken up air travel, but the industry as a whole, with nearly half of air journeys in Western Europe and the U.S. now flown on budget airlines. And the disruption...
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Virgin America Weighs Sale After Receiving Interest
Virgin America, Inc. is reportedly weighing a sale of part or all of the company and reaching out to potential buyers after receiving takeover interest.
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Airlines Look to Wider Redemption Options for Loyalty Programs
Airlines are increasingly looking to expand options for travelers to redeem frequent flyer miles, turning to options outside of award bookings, such as ancillary products and day-of-travel experiences....
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The Travel Industry Now Supports Nearly 10 Percent of World's Jobs
According to the World Travel & Tourism Council’s 2016 global economic impact report, the travel industry employed one in 11 people in the world's working population in 2015 and now accounts for...
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United and Air China to work more closely
United Airlines and Air China have announced a multi-year joint strategic initiative that will allow the airlines to work more closely on expanding connecting flight opportunities, enhancing frequent...
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American Airlines wants another big China route
American Airlines has submitted an application for approval to operate daily service between Los Angeles and Beijing – the same route that Delta Air Lines also recently applied for.
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Virgin America Gets Takeover Bids From JetBlue and Alaska Air
Virgin America Inc.has reportedly received takeover offers from both JetBlue Airways Corp. and Alaska Air Group Inc., and discussions are said to be ongoing.
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American will drop 24-hour free hold on trip reservations
American Airlines has announced it will discontinue its 24-hour hold option to align its policies with those of other major U.S. airlines. Due to federal guidelines, most itineraries will still be...
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Alaska Airlines Parent to Buy Virgin America for $2.6 Billion in Cash
Alaska Air Group has agreed to buy Virgin America, which would create the fifth-biggest airline in the U.S., displacing JetBlue from that spot, who had also been in the running to acquire Virgin America.
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Fliers beware: Airline rule change could cost hundreds extra
Legacy airlines have made a change in the way multi-city tickets are priced, now causing multi-city itineraries to be more expensive unless travelers book individual tickets.
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Newark Airport Is About to Be Busier Than It Has Been in Years
The Federal Aviation Administration is easing restrictions on the number of hourly flights at Newark Liberty International Airport, in what some say could lead to increased competition and lower fares.
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Airlines score record customer satisfaction, new report says
According to the 2016 American Customer Satisfaction Index, travelers are more satisfied with airlines than they have been in over two decades. Although airlines still trail most other industries...
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Alaska Airlines Wants Virgin America to Fulfill Its Corporate Travel Ambitions
Alaska Airlines executives have communicated its goal of attracting more of the corporate market and becoming the go-to airline on the West Coast for business travelers, citing this as as a major...
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Delta to Deploy New Baggage-Scanning Technology
Delta Air Lines will implement the use of radio wave technology at 84 airport stations this summer to improve luggage handling. The technology will replace hand-scanned barcodes on checked luggage...
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Delta Will Add Full Premium Economy Product Next Year
Delta Air Lines has plans to introduce a full premium economy class option by next year in an effort to compete with the kind of true premium economy product offered by international carriers.
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NYC-Boston Shuttle Market Just Got a Little More Crowded
JetBlue Airways Corp. will begin service between New York's LaGuardia and Boston, making an entrance into the popular shuttle route currently dominated by American and Delta.
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3 Ways of Rethinking the Premium Airport Lounge
As airlines redefine loyalty, airport lounges are also evolving, from access guidelines, to design, amenities, and more.
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Delta expands West Coast Shuttle
Delta Air Lines is expanding its West Coast Shuttle product to the Seattle-SFO and Seattle-LAX markets, providing additional services and amenities on these routes as well as adding more daily...
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