Airlines

American Airlines recently admitted its misstep in focusing too heavily on direct distribution and neglecting the importance of travel management companies (TMCs) and agencies in its revenue stream. This acknowledgment was made during a Q2 earnings call by American CEO Robert Isom. The airline now aims to rebuild positive relationships with travel advisors, seeking to

Finnair, known for being one of the primary supporters of NDC technology in the airline industry, recently made a significant change in their strategy. Despite planning to cease distributing through legacy Edifact GDS technology by the end of 2025, the airline has now decided to alter this course of action. In a conversation with Jenni

Archer Aviation, a pioneer in the development of electric aircraft, has announced plans to launch a revolutionary flight network in the Los Angeles area by 2026. This ambitious project aims to transform urban transportation by offering a fast, convenient, and eco-friendly alternative to traditional travel methods. The proposed flight network will include stops at major

In the recent Q2 earnings call, Expedia Group CEO Ariane Gorin discussed the company’s performance, noting that the second-quarter results were at the high end of expectations. Gross bookings saw a 6% increase, reaching $28.8 billion, while revenue grew by 6% to $3.6 billion. The net income remained consistent with the previous year, standing at

Delta Airlines, known for its reliability in limiting flight cancellations, faced a significant setback in July due to the CrowdStrike outage on July 19. The airline, which had a cancellation rate of 0.8% in June, saw a drastic increase in cancellations to 5.28% in July. This surge in cancellations, nearly six times higher than the

Tauck has recently announced the resumption of sales with American Airlines and its Oneworld alliance partners after a temporary lift on a policy that restricted tour operators from offering refundable fares. This temporary reversal allows for the refundability of fares booked through Tauck and all tour operators until December 31, 2024. Steve Spivak, Tauck’s vice

Breeze Airways, a discount carrier, has announced its plans to start flying to Newark, adding to its existing operations in the New York metro area. The airline will initially offer twice-weekly service between Newark and Charleston, W.V., with onward flights to Orlando, starting from November 14th. Newark will join Breeze’s network of airports in the

Harry Reid Airport in Las Vegas is celebrating a successful first half of 2024 with a significant increase in passengers. The airport served 28.9 million travelers through June, marking a 2.6% rise from the same period last year. This surge puts the airport on track to surpass its record-breaking year in 2023 when it welcomed

Boeing factory workers have come forward with alarming reports of being pressured to work too quickly and perform tasks for which they were not adequately trained. The recent incident involving the blowout of an Alaska Airlines jet further tarnished Boeing’s safety reputation and raised serious concerns about the company’s internal safety culture. Workers revealed that

Elliott Investment Management recently detailed its holdings in Southwest Airlines and reiterated its call for changes to be made in the carrier’s top management. The firm had announced in June that it had acquired a stake worth approximately $1.9 billion in Southwest and called for the replacement of CEO Bob Jordan. In a filing with

Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike finds itself in the midst of controversy as Delta Air Lines threatens to sue for damages following a software update failure on July 19. Delta CEO Ed Bastian has openly discussed the possibility of legal action, citing the $500 million in losses incurred due to more than 6,300 flight cancellations. Bastian accused

The recent court filing by Hawaiian Airlines revealed the potential disruption that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) rule for airline fee disclosure could cause. If this rule goes into effect as planned on Oct. 30, Hawaiian Airlines may be forced to cease all traditional Global Distribution System (GDS) sales. This drastic measure highlights the

Allegiant Travel Co.’s Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor is currently grappling with significant financial challenges, as highlighted by the company’s executive chairman and outgoing CEO, Maurice Gallagher, during a recent Q2 earnings call. The resort’s future is uncertain, with Gallagher stating that “all options are on the table,” including a potential sale of the property. Gregory

Delta Airlines is currently facing a significant operational meltdown which has led to the cancellation of more than 5,400 mainline flights and delayed over 7,700 flights. The root cause of this chaos was a CrowdStrike outage that crashed the Microsoft Windows operating system that Delta relies on for more than half of its worldwide IT

Korean Air has recently made a significant decision to purchase 50 new Boeing widebody aircraft. The order consists of 20 Boeing 777-9 aircraft, 20 Boeing 787-10s, and an option for an additional 10 of the 787-10s. This move marks a strategic investment in expanding the airline’s long-haul capabilities, particularly to destinations in North America and

The U.S. helicopter sightseeing industry has seen its fair share of crashes and fatalities over the years, raising concerns among travel advisors and their clients. The recent crash involving a Robinson 44 helicopter operated by Ali’I Kauai Air Tours and Charters on the northern Napali coastline of Kauai serves as a grim reminder of the

Sabre’s global distribution system saw a decline of 1% in air bookings, totaling 76.2 million in the second quarter. However, CEO Kurt Ekert highlighted that corporate bookings experienced growth between 2% and 3% year over year during the same period. This increase in corporate travel volume offset the overall decline and provided a glimmer of

Piedmont Airlines, a regional subsidiary of American Airlines, has initiated the process of bringing aircraft out of storage in response to the improving aviation landscape post-pandemic. As the operator of American Eagle-branded flights across the eastern United States, Piedmont is strategically planning to retrieve two 50-seat Embraer E145s per month from their resting place in