Airlines

American Airlines recently made a significant move during its Q2 earnings call when CEO Robert Isom acknowledged the need to rebuild positive relationships with travel advisors. This came after an aggressive push for direct distribution that backfired, potentially costing the airline up to $1.5 billion in revenue. Isom admitted the mistake, stating the importance of
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Finnair, known for being a primary advocate of NDC technology in the airline industry, recently made a surprising decision to backpedal on their initial plan to cease distribution via legacy Edifact GDS technology by the end of 2025. This unexpected move has sparked discussions about the airline’s NDC strategy and its implications for the future.
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Archer Aviation has recently made headlines with their groundbreaking electric aircraft, Midnight, poised to transform urban air mobility. The company has unveiled ambitious plans for a flight network in the Los Angeles area, set to revolutionize the way people commute within the city. With the goal of reducing travel times drastically, Archer aims to offer
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Tauck has recently announced that they have resumed sales of American Airlines and its Oneworld alliance partners. This decision comes after American Airlines temporarily lifted a policy that had hindered tour operators like Tauck from offering refundable fares to their customers. This change has brought about a positive response from Tauck, with their vice president
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In July, Delta Airlines experienced a significant increase in flight cancellations, reaching a rate of 5.28% compared to just 0.8% in June. This drastic change was attributed to the slow recovery from the CrowdStrike outage that occurred on July 19th. With nearly 6,500 flights canceled in the five days following the outage, Delta found itself
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Breeze Airways has recently announced its plans to expand its operations to Newark, one of the primary airports in the New York metro area. This move comes as part of the carrier’s strategy to increase its presence in key markets and offer more options to travelers. The entry into Newark will be gradual, with twice-weekly
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Elliott Investment Management has recently disclosed its holdings in Southwest Airlines, shedding light on its stake worth approximately $1.9 billion in the carrier. Alongside this revelation, the investment firm reiterated its call for changes to be made within the top management at Southwest. Elliott’s Demand for Leadership Change In a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
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Allegiant Travel Co.’s Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor in Florida is currently experiencing significant financial difficulties. During a recent Q2 earnings call, Allegiant’s executive chairman and outgoing CEO, Maurice Gallagher, disclosed that “all options” are being considered, including the potential sale of the property. The resort is projected to incur a cash loss of around $15
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The Department of Transportation’s Office of Aviation Consumer Protection has initiated an investigation into Delta Airlines’ recent operational crisis. The DOT Secretary, Pete Buttigieg, emphasized the importance of Delta honoring their commitments to customer service and complying with the law. This investigation aims to ensure that Delta’s passengers’ rights are upheld in the wake of
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Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has found itself in the middle of a legal battle with Delta Air Lines, following a software update failure on July 19th. This failure led to more than 6,300 cancellations between Delta and its regional subsidiary Endeavour over five days, costing the airline approximately $500 million. Despite Delta’s threat of a lawsuit,
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The recent court filing by Hawaiian Airlines regarding the U.S. Department of Transportation’s rule for airline fee disclosure highlights the potential consequences for the airline industry if this rule is implemented as planned. The declaration from Hawaiian Airlines suggests that the airline would need to cease all traditional GDS sales if it cannot comply with
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In the second quarter of this year, Sabre saw a 1% decline in air bookings in its global distribution system, totaling 76.2 million. However, CEO Kurt Ekert pointed out that despite this overall decrease, corporate bookings actually increased between 2% and 3% compared to the same period last year. This positive trend in corporate travel
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