Airlines

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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