How far does one need to go to make a point?
Young Swedish activist Greta Thunberg crossed the Atlantic on a zero-emissions sailboat to attend the UN Climate Summit and then begin a tour around the Americas before attending the UNFCCC COP25 meeting in Chile. She and a sailing crew encountered rough seas on the way to New York in hurricane season. Anyone who is willing […]
United Airlines Declares MileagePlus Members’ Miles Will Never Expire
In an unexpected, official announcement on August 28, 2019, United Airlines declared that effective immediately, accrued MileagePlus rewards miles will never expire. This means that its rewards-program members now have, literally, a lifetime in which to use their accumulated miles on United flights, travel experiences, hotel stays and more. In 2019, United has committed to […]
Canadian Transportation Agency launches a new confidential toll-free Accessibility Help Line
The disability community and persons with disabilities now have new tools available to help them exercise their right to an accessible transportation network. In support of the implementation of the new Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations , the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has launched a new confidential toll-free Accessibility Help Line to provide […]
JetBlue Travel Products Opens New Inspiration Center in Fort Lauderdale
JetBlue debuted the new home for its JetBlue Travel Products subsidiary. Based in Fort Lauderdale, JetBlue Travel Products is setting out to make travel easier and more enjoyable with innovative new technology and JetBlue’s award-winning customer service. JetBlue Travel Product’s new home – dubbed its “Inspiration Center” – is located in the landmark Design Center […]
Volaris Announces Increased Capacity On its Chicago Routes and a New Seasonal Route: Monterrey – Mazatlán
Volaris, the United States and Central America, announces that it will increase capacity on its routes from and to Chicago, as well as opening a new Monterrey-Mazatlán route which will be a seasonal operation. With this additional capacity, Volaris reaffirms its commitment to provide more routes and flights so that its Clients can travel more […]
WestJet Appoints New VP Sales and Distribution
WestJet has appointed Charles (Chuck) Crowder as Vice-President, Sales and Distribution, reporting to Arved von zur Muehlen, Chief Commercial Officer, effective April 29, 2019. Chuck’s outstanding qualifications include more than 28 years of experience as a sales leader in the global travel and aviation industry. He joins WestJet most recently from Avis Budget Group where […]
American Airlines Wins Multiple Awards from Global Traveler
American Airlines received multiple awards in Global Traveler’s annual Tested Reader Survey and Wines on the Wing Airline Wine Survey. Global Traveler is the leading magazine for luxury business and leisure travelers. Winners were selected by readers and the Global Traveler Advisory Board. “American is honored to be recognized by expert business and leisure travelers […]
Travelport: Over half of business travelers willing to pay for extras
A Travelport study has revealed that 55% of US business travelers are willing to pay for travel upgrades out of their own pocket and 80% prefer to have direct control over their plans. While the majority of those surveyed would use their own money or loyalty points to pay for airline seat, hotel, car hire […]
Hitit reports strong first half for 2018: New airline partnerships, awards, and added values for the airline industry
Hitit reported a very successful business performance in the first half of 2018. From January to June the leading airline and travel IT provider signed up a new airline partner; Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and started operating Kam Air from Afghanistan. Thanks to these partnerships, Hitit continues to build its presence throughout Asia. As a […]
United Airlines Strengthens Commitment to Top Corporate Customers with Launch of United Corporate Preferred
United Airlines today debuted United Corporate Preferred, the industry’s newest corporate travel program designed to offer top travel benefits to the airline’s most loyal business customers. United announced the new program this morning at the Global Business Traveler Association (GBTA) Convention in San Diego. United Corporate Preferred is a new and exclusive benefits program that […]
