France bans short-haul flights, minimal route impact expected
Short flights are no more in France. A new climate-focused bill is on the path to becoming finalized, and among the new policies is a...
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India gets a 2020 boost to Europe
The international air travel market faces massive challenges in Asia, but that isn't stopping some airlines from planning long-haul growth, particularly into India. Three announcements...
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A Hong Kong Surprise: PaxEx Update (16 August 2019)
A surprise twist in the Hong Kong protests as Cathay CEO Rupert Hogg resigns. Plus RFID for bags, VR for passengers and new aircraft types...
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Air France goes all-in on RFID bag tracking
Wondering where your checked bag is? Air France will soon have more and better data to help answer that question for passengers as the carrier...
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WestJet Dreams of Europe: Initial 787-9 routes announced
London, Paris and Dublin are the first destinations for WestJet's new 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The aircraft will be based in the carrier's Calgary hub and...
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Air Austral finally gets an A380 to Reunion
Air Austral finally gets an A380 to fly its passengers between Paris and Reunion Island. And it won't be the 800+ seat monster the carrier...
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DLD 170: It isn’t a computer "glitch"
Computers are creating challenges for airlines and hotels these days. But it still isn't a "glitch." Another airline is disappearing and the CSeries may be...
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The folly of a 60 minute connection in Paris
Is booking a 60 minute connection at Paris-CDG the worst travel decision you can make? Probably not, but it likely ranks nicely on that list....
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Air France, KLM, Jet Airways get cozy in Europe-India JV
An industry first joint venture covering Europe and India is now in place for Air France, KLM and Jet Airways. And the group seems to...
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Air France to Seattle: Stirring up trouble??
Can launching a route help end a decade-old partnership? Air France is bringing its 777 to Seattle next summer and that raises some issues among...