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Four Charts on the Reality of Expenses in U.S. and UK Corporate Travel
Recent research shows how business travelers are actually tracking their expenses, complying with corporate travel policy, and more.
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Airlines, airports sound the alarm on long TSA lines
As the busy summer travel season nears, the travel industry is abuzz regarding long TSA lines, with some airports suggesting travelers arrive three hours early for flights.Â
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Alaska Airlines and JAL to codeshare
Pending government approval, Alaska Airlines plans to launch a codeshare partnership with Japan Airlines on June 29.
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Passenger Satisfaction With U.S. Airlines Hits a 10-Year High
According to a recent study, passengers are more satisfied with their experience with U.S. airlines than they've been in the last decade.
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American and United Ready No-Frills Fares to Take on Discounters
American Airlines and United Airlines both have plans to introduce basic-economy, no-frills fares by year-end, looking to better compete with ultra-discount carriers like Spirit Airlines and Frontier...
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American Airlines Will Stop In-Flight Gate Announcement Interruptions
American Airlines is discontinuing its on-board announcements of connecting gate information as its flights prepare for landing, like Delta and United have both done in the past, as technology now...
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Airlines and Airports Preparing to Spend Millions to Cut Security Line Times
Airlines and airports are stepping in to provide the TSA with assistance to cut long security lines and keep passengers moving on-time to their destinations.
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JetBlue's Mint success leads to expansion of its service
JetBlue's transcontinental business-class Mint service has seen success that has led to its planned expansion to four new routes in the coming years, with the airline publicly stating it has not ruled...
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Why Car Rental Giants Are Learning Lessons From Airlines
As the car rental industry evolves, lessons learned from airline industry consolidation and transformation can guide major players' strategies.Â
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Delta is now the only American airline to give away this service free
Delta has announced that it will soon offer all of it's in-flight entertainment for free to all passengers via seat-back screens and Delta Studio on all Wi-Fi enabled aircraft.
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United now flying longest route of any U.S. airline
United Airlines has launched nonstop service between San Francisco and Singapore, which is the longest flight operated by any U.S. airline as well as the longest flown on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.Â
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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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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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