Airlines

The airline industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the adoption of dynamic pricing strategies. According to ATPCO estimates, approximately 25% of airfares, ancillaries, and airfare bundles currently sold are dynamically created, marking a notable increase from 15% in October 2022. This shift towards dynamic offers is set to accelerate over the next two years,
In a groundbreaking move, Qantas has announced its plans to introduce the Classic Plus category of reward seats, which will significantly increase the availability of reward seats for Qantas Points redemption. This new category will add a whopping 20 million additional seats over a rolling 12-month period, supplementing the existing 5 million Classic reward seats
Delta Airlines is set to take a significant step towards revolutionizing its distribution strategy by introducing its first New Distribution Capability (NDC) iteration later this year. Sara Reid, the airline’s managing director of sales technology and global sales support, revealed this development during a panel discussion at the Elevate + TravelConnect conference in Washington, D.C.
The announcement of Alaska Airlines acquiring Hawaiian Airlines has sparked anticipation within the aviation industry. Both carriers are currently planning for the integration process while collaborating with the U.S. Department of Justice to ensure a smooth transition. Joe Sprague, the regional president for Hawaii and the Pacific at Alaska Airlines, expressed optimism regarding the approval
The union representing Frontier Airlines flight attendants has raised concerns over the recent contractual changes that have led to compensation reductions. According to the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA president Sara Nelson, the shift towards out-and-back flying by Frontier has not been addressed in the collective bargaining agreement, affecting various aspects of flight attendants’ work life.