Breeze Airways recently launched its first co-branded credit card in partnership with Barclays, called the Breeze Easy Visa Signature card. This card offers several benefits, including accelerated accrual of BreezePoints on purchases made with Breeze Airways. Holders of the card can earn BreezePoints faster on Breeze Airways purchases compared to other transactions. Additionally, cardholders will
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Since the alarming incident involving Alaska Airlines flight 1282, Boeing has been under intense scrutiny. Not only was there a temporary grounding of the 737 Max 9, but there have also been investigations into the Alaska flight, production delays, and issues with new orders. This has sparked serious concerns from airline executives, regulators, politicians, and
Boeing, one of America’s most prestigious manufacturers, is facing a leadership crisis as its CEO, Dave Calhoun, has announced his resignation. This decision comes amidst a period of intense scrutiny over Boeing’s manufacturing process following two fatal crashes involving its 737 Max aircraft in late 2018 and 2019. The crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia resulted
Kenya Airways is set to enhance its flight services to New York in anticipation of a surge in passenger numbers during the upcoming summer season. The airline, based in East Africa, will introduce two additional weekly flights from June 15 to Sept. 28, supplementing its existing daily service from New York JFK. This expansion will
United Airlines is shaking up the loyalty program game by introducing a new feature that allows MileagePlus members to pool their frequent flyer points. This innovative concept will enable up to five individuals to share and redeem their points collectively, opening up a world of possibilities for travelers. Despite the excitement surrounding the launch of
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
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