Emirates, the Dubai-based airline, has made significant strides in the past year. One of their key initiatives was the launch of a codeshare partnership with United Airlines. This collaboration has enabled both airlines to offer expanded U.S. network options to their customers. Essa Sulaiman Ahmad, Emirates’ divisional vice president for the U.S. and Canada, highlighted
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In response to Iran’s recent missile attack on Israel, United Airlines has made the decision to once again halt all flights to Tel Aviv. This move comes as part of the airline’s ongoing commitment to prioritizing the safety of its customers and crews. United has also canceled its scheduled departure to Jordan from Washington Dulles.
American Airlines’ distribution strategy has sparked outrage among various travel industry groups around the world. ASTA, along with the WTAAA, ACTA, and FOLATUR, have all issued statements expressing their concerns over American’s decision to remove certain fares from legacy distribution systems. This move has forced travel agencies to use New Distribution Capability (NDC) connections in
The U.S. airline industry, along with airline industry labor unions, has raised concerns about the perceived unfair competitive advantage that Chinese carriers have been enjoying. They argue that Chinese airlines have been benefiting from certain advantages, such as continuing to access Russian airspace, while U.S. carriers have had to alter their routes due to geopolitical
The expansion of the airport in Nuuk, the capital city of Greenland, is having a significant impact on the cruise industry, with Viking, Silversea, and HX Expeditions all planning new expedition itineraries for 2025. Viking, in particular, is set to launch several new cruises from Nuuk next year, with the Viking Octantis serving as the
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,
Imagine a world where your furry friend can soar through the skies in style and luxury. Bark Air, a company known for its monthly subscription goodie bags for dogs, is taking pet travel to new heights with the launch of a luxury flying experience for your canine companion. Say goodbye to cramped cages and hello
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
Spirit Airlines recently announced that they have reached an agreement with Airbus to defer aircraft deliveries. The planes that were originally scheduled to arrive between the second quarter of 2025 and the end of 2026 will now be delivered in 2030 and 2031. This strategic move is aimed at improving the liquidity of the struggling
The recent pilot hiring pauses by United and Southwest Airlines may signal an end to the pilot shortage in the U.S. airline industry post-pandemic, but the situation is more nuanced than it appears. While mainline carriers have managed to overcome their pilot shortages, regional carriers are still struggling with a shortage of captains. This imbalance
The ongoing efforts by airlines to push travel agencies into adopting NDC have been met with resistance and challenges. Many agencies that have made the shift to NDC face difficulties with post-ticketing servicing. The move away from the legacy GDS systems towards NDC is expected to become more prevalent in the industry. With airlines like
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.
The landscape of reward travel at U.S. airlines has seen a significant shift in recent years, with the cost of redeeming points or miles for tickets on the rise. According to a recent analysis by consulting firm IdeaWorks, the lowest daily average price of tickets purchased with points has increased by 28% in March 2024
JetBlue has recently implemented a new policy that has raised checked-bag fees during peak travel periods. This change comes after the airline quietly introduced the policy for bookings starting March 22. It marks the second price adjustment for checked bags that JetBlue has made this year, indicating a pattern of increasing costs for passengers. Increased