American Airlines has implemented a policy that requires a significant portion of bookings to be made through their New Distribution Capability (NDC) platform in order for travel agencies to maintain their status as “preferred” agencies. This poses a dilemma for agencies who are not currently utilizing NDC for their bookings, as it may impact their
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The airline industry is constantly evolving with the introduction of new technologies like New Distribution Capability (NDC). However, this modernization has brought about challenges, especially for travel agencies. An ARC working group has been established to address servicing and support issues related to NDC-enabled airline ticket transactions. The goal is to establish best industry practices
In an effort to restore profitability, JetBlue has announced that it will be exiting four cities and cutting flights from Los Angeles and Fort Lauderdale. The cities that JetBlue will be halting service to include Bogotá, Colombia; Quito, Ecuador; Lima, Peru; and Kansas City, Mo. These exits are set to take place on June 13.
United CEO Scott Kirby recently addressed customers in an email, acknowledging the importance of safety in all airline operations. Despite experiencing several incidents in the past few weeks, Kirby emphasized that safety remains the airline’s highest priority. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently investigating multiple incidents involving United Airlines this month. These incidents, ranging
Southwest Airlines has recently joined the Hawaii Seaglider Initiative (HSI), a consortium dedicated to advancing the implementation of electric seaglider transport in the Hawaiian Islands. This initiative focuses on the development of seaglider technology by Rhode Island-based Regent, specifically their prototype Viceroy craft that has successfully completed its first flight. The Viceroy seaglider is designed
The South African government has recently made the decision to terminate the sales agreement for state-owned South African Airways, which was initially established nearly three years ago. The Department of Public Enterprises in South Africa had intended to sell a 51% stake in the carrier to an investment consortium known as Takatso. However, the termination
When analyzing the relationship between airlines and travel agencies, it is crucial to understand that every airline has the legal right to establish conditions for the sale of their services to agencies. This includes the ability to differentiate between agencies and provide benefits to some while excluding others. The 1989 U.S. Court of Appeals decision