In This Edition… Air Canada service upgrades, new airline codeshare or interline ticketing agreements, flight service updates, new airplane orders, book a TSA Precheck enrollment appointment, Real ID is approaching, Hertz demand and revenue increase, United partners with Jaguar, Delta rail transport, insight on 2023 hotel negotiations, traveler tips, and much more!
Dans cette édition... Les mises à niveau de service d’Air Canada, les nouveaux accords de partage de code ou de billetterie interligne, les mises à jour des services de vol, les nouvelles commandes d’avions, la prise de rendez-vous pour l’inscription au programme TSA Precheck, la Real ID est imminente, la hausse de la demande et des revenus de Hertz, United s’associe à Jaguar, le transport ferroviaire de la Delta, un aperçu des négociations hôtelières de 2023, des conseils aux voyageurs, et bien plus encore!
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Business Travel News — Air Canada is set to upgrade its lounge and cabin experiences as well as expand its chauffeur service. Read More
Travel Weekly — The carrier exercised an option for the purchase of 52 Boeing 737 Max aircraft between 2024 and 2027, plus it secured the rights for 105 more. Read More
Travel Pulse — Air Canada has confirmed orders for 15 additional A220-300 aircraft, bringing the total number it will acquire to 60. Read More
Travel Pulse — Air Transat and Porter Airlines, two of Canada's most prominent airlines, have launched a new bilateral codeshare. Read More
Travel Pulse — WestJet and Pacific Coastal Airlines have launched a reciprocal interline relationship-- the first interline collaboration for Pacific Coastal Airlines. Read More
Afar Magazine — Due to a lack of sales, the airline will replace first-class seats. Read More
Travel Market Report — Air Canada is adding more international flights in light of increased demand for next summer. Read More
Live and Let’s Fly — Delta Air Lines and United Airlines were granted a reprieve by the U.S. Transportation Department, allowing both to delay the resumption of service to Cuba. Read More
Business Travel News — Some Medallion Qualification Dollars thresholds for Delta Air Lines elite tiers will increase for 2024 status, the carrier announced, adding that there are no changes to the Medallion Qualification Miles or Segments required. Read More
Travel Weekly — The airline is primed for a robust fall and 2023 despite high inflation and the potential for a recession, United CEO Scott Kirby said. Read More
Travel Weekly — After the airline departs the Big Island destination on Jan. 7, there will be no remaining nonstop flights from Hilo to the U.S. mainland. Read More
Travel Pulse — Prices rose over 40 percent in September compared to last year. Read More
Travel Market Report — Air Canada is adding more international flights in light of increased demand for next summer. Read More
Business Travel News — Latam Airlines Group plans to exit Chapter 11 proceedings in the United States on Nov. 3. Read More
Travel Market Report — Lufthansa will offer Allegris on more than 100 new aircraft. Read More
Transportation Security Administration — Now is a great time for domestic travelers to enroll! Most TSA PreCheck applicants can schedule an appointment in less than two weeks, and if approved, receive their Known Traveler Number (KTN) in about 3-5 days after their appointment. Read More
CNET — You'll soon need a Real ID-approved license to board a domestic flight. Here's what to bring to the DMV. Read More
U.S. Department of State — Information on current government issued travel warnings and alerts. Read More
Business Travel News — Hertz Global Holdings reported third-quarter total revenue of $2.5 billion, an increase of 12 percent year over year, with strong demand across leisure, corporate and rideshare, Hertz CEO Stephen Scherr said. Read More
Travel Weekly — United has launched a partnership with Jaguar to drive late-arriving MileagePlus Premier members to connecting flights. Read More
Business Travel News — SAP Concur's new car rental booking tool, slated for release by year-end, will feature tools to help travelers make more sustainable transportation choices. Read More
Business Travel News — Delta Air Lines has expanded its “Air+Rail” offerings to 20 additional European cities. Read More
Travel Weekly — Despite high inflation and a slowing global economy, Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta remains optimistic about the company's continued progress, telling analysts that the hospitality sector's fundamentals remain "pretty strong." Read More
CoStar — More clients are asking about last room availability and pushing for breakfast to be included in the negotiated rate... Read More
Travel Weekly — In acquiring the Mexico-focused hotel chain, Marriott said it is making a foray into the "affordable midscale segment." Read More
Travel Weekly — The 331-room Hilton at the Key, Arlington-Rosslyn will be part of a development that will also include street-level retail, a restaurant and 517 luxury apartments. Read More
Accor.com — Accor will introduce Swissôtel Hai Phong Riverfront and Grand Mercure Phu Yen Boulevard Centre to the Vietnam network, while Ennismore will welcome its first property to Vietnam, Hyde Danang Centre. Read More
TripSavvy — Baby boomers are driving much of the rebound, but other age groups aren’t far behind. Read More
Afar Magazine — The wrong thing in your bag could not only cost you, it could disrupt your international travels for months to come. Read More
L.A. Family Travel — This is good advice even for experienced travelers. Read More
Bloomberg — The new lounges are custom-made for shorter stays… Read More
Forbes — One of the best travel tech hacks had been “up in the air” about whether or not it would be allowed up in the air. Read More
Travel Weekly — Travel advisors have been using the strong dollar as a selling tool, telling clients that Europe is a bargain right now. Read More
Recommend Magazine — Introducing USTOA's Sustainable Suzie, comic book superhero to those who know that responsible travel is the way of today and the future. Read More
Travel Market Report — Legroom has dropped from 35 inches prior to airline deregulation in the 1970s to about 31 inches today. Read More
Yahoo! — These tips will help make life easier... Read More