Source: American American Airlines and Amadeus announced today that they will complete full end-to-end workflow integration of New Distribution Capability (NDC) technology for points of sale in North America by early 2022. Earlier this year, American was the first U.S. airline to complete a NDC integration with a Global Distribution System (GDS) by partnering with Amadeus for European points of sale. More travel advisors and corporations will soon have access through the Amadeus Travel Platform to American’s flights, ancillaries, and current and future elevated offers such as Main Plus, Corporate Experience, and Main Select, available only through NDC or aa.com. “We’re proud to be the first major U.S. airline to integrate with a GDS and look forward to completing full [...]

Source: United Airlines United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) announced today that Matthew Friend will join its Board of Directors. Friend, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Nike, Inc., brings more than two decades of corporate finance and strategy experience to the airline’s Board. “As we emerge from the pandemic as a leader in the industry and stand ready to accelerate our business, United will benefit greatly from Matt’s deep financial acumen and stewardship of one of the leading consumer brands on the planet,” said United CEO Scott Kirby. “Plus, his years of global corporate experience will help inform our effort to continue to be a force for good across the country and around the world.” “Any time [...]

Source: Aeromexico For the third consecutive year, Aeromexico was included in the Global Airline category of the APEX Official Airline Ratings, receiving the highest award of five stars. Only 22 out of more than 600 airlines are in this category and level. This award is based on travelers' comments and ratings and is presented annually by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX). Andres Castañeda, Aeromexico’s Digital and Customer Experience Executive Vice President, said: " At Aeromexico, our customers are the number one priority, so standing out among more than 600 airlines worldwide for the quality of our service is something that fills us with pride, and at the same time commits us to continue innovating, as we have done so [...]

Source: Air Canada Today Chase, the largest co-brand card issuer, and Air Canada, Canada's largest airline and a Star Alliance founding member, launched the new Chase Aeroplan® World Elite Mastercard® Credit Card, with Mastercard as the exclusive payments network. Providing U.S. cardmembers the ability to earn Aeroplan points to unlock faster and better access to the world, Aeroplan is the industry's most globally connected program with more than 45 partner airlines flying to hundreds of destinations across the globe.   The new Chase Aeroplan Card, a World Elite Mastercard, offers cardmembers: Opportunities to earn Aeroplan points on everyday categories: 3X points for every dollar spent on dining, takeout, and eligible delivery services 3X points for every dollar spent at grocery [...]