Delta, United extend elite status by a year, adjust other benefits
Frequent flyers at two of the world's largest airlines received a reprieve over the weekend. Delta Air Lines and United Airlines announced major changes to...
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Who wants what? How the US airlines are responding with CARES Act funding on the line
With tens of billions of dollars in federal funding on the line the DOT's rules about service obligations under the CARES Act could dramatically affect...
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An eerie quiet over New York City: The flights are gone
The airspace around New York City is typically some of the busiest in the world. Three major airports crammed into a tiny space service thousands...
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US carriers cut deep, but not deep enough
With loads teetering against the single digits the US carriers must cut deeper to rationalize their operations. And there are few good justifications for not...
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Cancelled flights, vouchers and the airline cash flow crunch
Tens of thousands of cancelled flights. Millions of impacted travelers. Billions of dollars in limbo. And airlines are doing everything they can – including ignoring...
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IATA anticipates recession, slower recovery, as COVID-19 impact drags on
IATA no longer expects a "V-shaped" recovery for airlines as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grow. For the past several weeks the aviation trade group...
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SkyMiles earn rates for LATAM flights now available
Looking to earn Delta SkyMiles on a LATAM-operated flight? The two carriers announced at the end of February that earning reciprocity would launch on 1...
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JetBlue plans additional draw down in service
On Wednesday JetBlue indicated plans to remove 40% of its capacity for April and May. As with other airlines, however, the carrier continues to see...
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Emirates, Turkish Airlines slash route networks, ground aircraft
Two more large airlines announced major cuts to their route networks this weekend. Emirates will suspend all passenger service while Turkish Airlines will cut nearly...
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Qatar Airways plans 75% capacity cut in response to COVID-19
The vast majority of its passengers transit the home base rather than stopping. But with borders closing arround the globe Qatar Airways must respond. The...