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Delta Airlines is set to embark on testing its first New Distribution Capability (NDC) iteration later this year, with the aim of elevating the entire corporate travel ecosystem. The airline’s Managing Director of Sales Technology and Global Sales Support, Sara Reid, emphasized that Delta is in no rush to implement a GDS surcharge or remove

Since the announcement of Alaska Airlines acquiring Hawaiian Airlines last December, both carriers have been preparing for the integration process. They are currently working closely with the U.S. Department of Justice to secure approval for the deal. Alaska Airlines’ regional president for Hawaii and the Pacific, Joe Sprague, expressed optimism about the DOJ granting approval

Spirit Airlines recently announced an agreement with Airbus to defer aircraft deliveries, a move that will have significant financial implications for the struggling airline. The agreement will see planes that were originally scheduled for delivery between the second quarter of 2025 and the end of 2026 now being pushed back to 2030 and 2031. According

The recent pilot hiring pauses by major airlines like United and Southwest may suggest that the pilot shortage crisis in the U.S. airline industry has come to an end. However, the reality is far more complex. While mainline carriers have managed to overcome their pilot shortages, regional carriers are still facing constraints due to a

The transition to New Distribution Capability (NDC) in the airline industry has been a source of frustration for many travel advisors. Airlines are pushing agencies to embrace NDC, but the post-ticketing servicing and support for NDC-enabled transactions have proven to be challenging. Despite the resistance, the shift from legacy Global Distribution Systems (GDS) to NDC

The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA is highlighting the urgent need for contractual changes at Frontier Airlines. According to the union, the compensation reductions faced by flight attendants are a direct result of the airline’s shift towards implementing more out-and-back flying routes. The changes, which were not initially part of the collective bargaining agreement, are significantly

The cost of reward travel at U.S. airlines has seen a significant increase since 2019, impacting the value of frequent-flyer points. According to a recent analysis by consulting firm IdeaWorks, the lowest daily average price of tickets purchased with points or miles has risen by 28% in March 2024 compared to March 2019, surpassing inflation

JetBlue has quietly implemented a new policy to charge higher checked-bag fees during peak travel periods. This change came into effect for bookings beginning on March 22nd, marking the second price increase for checked bags made by the airline this year. Under the new policy, JetBlue is now charging $50 for the first checked bag

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently announced that they will be standardizing the application fees for the Global Entry, Nexus, and Sentri trusted-traveler programs starting October 1st. This change will increase the application fee for all three programs to $120, aligning the fees across the board. Previously, the fees were $100 for Global Entry, $50

United Airlines is currently facing a pilot shortage as a result of delays in receiving new planes ordered from Boeing. The airline has asked its pilots to take time off in May due to these delays, which stem from manufacturing problems at Boeing. The offer for pilots to take time off is voluntary, according to

United Airlines has recently implemented new features to assist passengers who require wheelchairs while traveling. These updates include a search filter on their website and app to ensure safe transportation of wheelchairs in the cargo hold, as well as a policy to reimburse customers for fare increases on alternate flights needed to accommodate their wheelchair.

Boeing has been thrust into the spotlight recently due to a series of concerning incidents. One such incident was the door plug blowout on Alaska Airlines flight 1282, which raised serious questions about the safety of Boeing aircraft. This led to a temporary grounding of the 737 Max 9, further exacerbating the crisis that the

Breeze Airways recently introduced its first co-branded credit card in collaboration with Barclays. The Breeze Easy Visa Signature card offers various benefits to cardholders, such as accelerated earning of BreezePoints on Breeze Airways purchases. However, the accrual rate for points on other purchases is relatively slower. In addition, cardholders can enjoy complimentary WiFi on Breeze’s

The recent announcement of Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun stepping down at the end of the year marks a significant moment for the embattled plane maker. This decision comes after a tumultuous period for the company, which has been plagued by manufacturing issues and safety concerns following two fatal crashes involving their aircraft. As Calhoun prepares

Recently, United Airlines has encountered a series of incidents that have raised concerns about safety. From a Boeing 767 having to return to Newark due to a landing gear issue to a tire falling off a Boeing 777 departing from San Francisco, these events have prompted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to launch investigations. Fortunately,

The Hawaii Seaglider Initiative (HSI) has received a significant boost with Southwest Airlines joining as the newest member. This consortium aims to revolutionize transportation in the Hawaiian Islands through the development and implementation of electric seagliders. The project is centered around Regent’s prototype Viceroy craft, which has already achieved its first flight. Regent’s seagliders will

Recently, the South African government made the decision to terminate the sales agreement for state-owned South African Airways that was entered into almost three years ago. The Department of Public Enterprises had planned to sell 51% of the carrier to an investment consortium called Takatso. However, the deal fell through due to the inability of

The airline industry has a long history of setting conditions for the sale of their services, with the first commission cuts dating back to 1995. In a recent example, American Airlines made the decision to deny frequent flyer benefits to leisure customers of non-preferred agencies. This decision has left many smaller agencies feeling frustrated and