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Management Appointment Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines Announces Leadership Changes
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today that Executive Vice President & Chief Legal & Regulatory Officer & Corporate Secretary Mark Shaw has decided to move to an Executive Advisor role, effective June 1.
Princess Cruises Sailings
See the Northern Lights on Every Princess Cruise to Alaska in 2024
'North to Alaska with Princess' Program Debuts New Immersive Experiences for 55th Anniversary 2024 Cruise and Cruisetour Season
Business Travel Trends
Business Travel Professionals Show Optimism, Commitment in Their Career Outlook for 2024
Work life balance, contentment and industry opportunity in their roles fuel loyalty - Global travel buyers and suppliers also report continued knowledge gaps, desire for clarity and implementation challenges related to New Distribution Capability
IATA Disappointed with New US DOT Consumer Protection Rules
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is disappointed with the U.S. Department of Transportation's two new broad consumer protection rules which by far exceed DOT's authority to regulate the deregulated airline industry.
WestJet Routes
WestJet Connects Edmonton to One of the World's Busiest Global Hubs with Its First Flight to Atlanta
Departure of inaugural flight unlocks a world of opportunity for inbound tourism and investment attraction to Alberta's capital city
Southwest Airlines Routes
Southwest Airlines Extends Flight Schedule Through March 5, 2025
Carrier Offers Historic Time Horizon of Days Available for Booking
Hard Rock International, Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises Announce Global Partnership
The New Partnership Offers Vacationers and Team Members Rewards at Hard Rock Hotels and Cafes, and on Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises Vacations
Andrew Weir Named President & CEO Name for Destination Toronto
A proven leader in Toronto's tourism industry, Weir has served on numerous boards across the industry, including Destination International's DMAP Board and as Chair of the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) from 2021-2023.
Alaska Airlines Routes
Alaska Airlines Expands Presence in Southern California with New Routes and Increased Service to Popular West Coast Destinations
Starting this fall, we're adding our 39th nonstop destination from San Diego with service to Las Vegas. We're also starting new service between Los Angeles and Pasco, as well as bringing back guest favorite Los Angeles to Reno. Guests can now book these new, nonstop routes on alaskaair.com with service beginning Oct. 1, 2024.
FlyersRights.org
Airline Passengers Score Two Major Victories Following Two DOT Final Rules, Reports FlyersRights
DOT publishes long-awaited rules for automatic ticket refunds and transparent ancillary fees
Hidden Fees
Biden Administration Cracks Down on Junk Fees in Air Travel - Yahoo
The Biden administration finalized rules Wednesday requiring airlines to automatically refund passengers for canceled or significantly delayed flights and to share baggage, change, or cancellation fees upfront.
Aviation Security
Travel Industry: Dangerous FAA Amendment Would Undermine Aviation Security, Delay Millions of Flyers, Set TSA Screening Back Decades
Merkley/Kennedy Attempting to Spike Checkpoint Wait Times, Waste Taxpayer Dollars, Increase Prevalence of Fake Identification. Congress Risks Provoking the Ire of Millions of Air Travelers with Blanket Limitations on Facial Technology.
AI Search
Preparing Travel for the Future of AI Search
Predicting the speed and shape of how search marketing will be changed by artificial intelligence is an impossible task. But marketers should take one thing for granted: Search marketing in Google should stay on top of the priority list for the foreseeable future.
Delta Air Lines Increases Starting Pay to $19 an Hour, Provides Pay Raises to Employees Worldwide
Today Delta announced plans to raise its minimum starting wage to $19 an hour for employees and provide a 5% pay raise to eligible employees worldwide, representing an approximately $500 million annual investment in employees across the company.
WestJet Routes
WestJet Adds Six Additional Asian Destinations to Its Network Through Enhanced Korean Air Codeshare Agreement
Through the agreement, guests will have more opportunity to explore unique transpacific Asian destinations beyond Seoul with a seamless single connection at ICN and the convenience of booking their entire journey with one ticket, baggage transfers, and earning WestJet Dollars throughout.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Fueling Change: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Takes Flight in Business Travel Sustainability
With the environmental impact of air travel under the microscope, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is emerging as a key solution in the pursuit of greener skies. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates that SAF could contribute around 65% of the emissions reductions needed by aviation to reach net-zero in 2050.
Management Appointment Airbus
Former JetBlue Airways CEO Robin Hayes Named Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Airbus Americas, Inc.
Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) has announced that C. Jeffrey Knittel is retiring as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Airbus Americas, Inc. effective June 3, 2024, after serving as the region's top executive since 2018. He will remain with Airbus through a transition period. Robin Hayes, former CEO of JetBlue Airways, has been selected to succeed him.
U.S. Airline Employment Trends
U.S. Cargo and Passenger Airlines Gained 760 Jobs in February 2024
Employment Remains 5.7% Above Pre-Pandemic February 2020
Spirit Airlines Unveils New Spirit Central Corporate Campus in Dania Beach, Florida
The campus spans more than 11 acres and features four buildings, including a support center with offices, an amenity building, a new crew training facility built for hands-on experience in flight simulators, and a corporate housing facility.
U.S. Air Ticket Sales Trends
March U.S. Travel Agencies Air Ticket Sales Top $9 Billion
First Quarter Total Sales and Passengers Trips Increased Year Over Year
Net Zero
IATA and Partners Release Aviation Net Zero Roadmaps Comparative Review
The Aviation Net Zero CO2 Transition Pathways Comparative Review demonstrates that there are multiple levers that can be used in different combinations to achieve the objective of decarbonizing aviation by 2050.
Summer Travel Trends
Searches for Summer Trips Are Up Year-Over-Year for Flights and Lodging According to Expedia Summer Travel Outlook
Top destinations for U.S. travelers include major cities like New York and London, as well as beach destinations like Cancun and Honolulu.
Allegiant Flight Attendants Vote to Approve New Labor Contract
Agreement between Allegiant and TWU Local 577 members overwhelmingly ratified by flight attendants
Summer Travel Trends
Summer Travel Trends 2024: More Crowds and Expensive Airfare, Hotels - Seattle Times
Summer travel in 2024 will be 'expensive in every way,' says Katharine Nohr. And she should know.