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United Airlines and Travelport Announce Long-Term Strategic Relationship to Accelerate Modern Airline Retailing

Source: United Airlines New model of collaboration delivers Travelport access to United's best retailing capabilities, co-development of innovative features, and accelerated deployment of next-level New Distribution Capability (NDC) functionality for travel agencies and corporate buyers United Airlines and Travelport have entered into a strategic relationship that represents a new model of collaboration between an airline and a multi-source content provider. This marks a significant evolution from the traditional airline-distributor relationship, with teams from both companies working closely together to enable new capabilities and functionality for agency and corporate buying communities. Through this deal, Travelport will gain early access to United's NDC technology roadmap and co-development opportunities, helping to ensure travel counselors benefit from the most sophisticated merchandising tools in the [...]

2025-12-02T19:37:22+02:00December 2nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News, SERVICES|

TSA Introduces New $45 Fee Option for Travelers Without REAL ID Starting February 1 

Source: TSA Agency will refer passengers to the fee-based TSA "Confirm.ID" payment option if they do not present a valid, acceptable ID at checkpoints The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that it will refer all passengers who do not present an acceptable form of ID and still want to fly an option to pay a $45 fee to use a modernized alternative identity verification system, TSA Confirm.ID, to establish identity at security checkpoints beginning on February 1, 2026.   Travelers will be able to pay $45 to use TSA Confirm.ID for a 10-day travel period. TSA urges travelers who do not have a REAL ID to schedule an appointment at their local DMV to update their ID as soon as [...]

2025-12-02T19:39:43+02:00December 2nd, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

SAS and Aeromexico expand partnership with new codeshare agreement

Source: SAS SAS and Aeromexico are expanding their cooperation with a new codeshare agreement effective December 1, 2025. The partnership gives travelers from both airlines access to a wider network and enhanced benefits when flying between Mexico and Scandinavia.   With the new agreement, SAS customers can connect seamlessly from Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Oslo to Mexico City International Airport (MEX) via key gateways in the United States and Canada, including San Francisco, Boston, Newark, Seattle, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Washington D.C., and Toronto. At the same time, Aeromexico passengers gain easy access to SAS’ main destinations across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. “The new codeshare agreement with Aeromexico strengthens SAS’ main hub in Copenhagen and provides access to several destinations [...]

2025-12-02T19:51:49+02:00December 2nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Launches Extra-Rewarding Travel Tuesday Deal: Fast-Track to Elite Gold and Platinum Status with Just a Few Trips

Source: Frontier Airlines Unlock Incredible Perks Including First Class (Coming in Early 2026) & Premium Seat Upgrades, Free Bags, and Unlimited Companion Travel Frontier Airlines today unveiled a limited-time Travel Tuesday promotion that gives consumers an unprecedented shortcut to the most valuable perks in the FRONTIER Miles program. When customers book and fly just a few trips, they can earn Elite Gold Status through 2026 or even Elite Platinum Status through 2027, unlocking huge savings and top-tier perks. Earn Elite Gold Status Through 2026 – Just Two Round-Trips Customers who opt in to the promotion, purchase two round-trip flights totaling at least $300 by Dec. 9, 2025, and travel by March 11, 2026, will automatically receive Elite Gold Status through [...]

2025-12-02T19:46:15+02:00December 2nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Airbus provides update on deployment of A320 Family precautionary fleet measures

Source: Airbus Following the publication of an Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) on 28 November calling for immediate precautionary action on a number of in-service A320 Family aircraft, Airbus is providing an update on the status of the deployment of these measures across the global fleet. Out of a total number of around 6,000 aircraft potentially impacted, the vast majority have now received the necessary modifications. We are working with our airline customers to support the modification of less than 100 remaining aircraft to ensure they can be returned to service. Airbus apologises for any challenges and delays caused to passengers and airlines by this event. The Company thanks its customers, the authorities, its employees and all relevant stakeholders involved for [...]

2025-12-01T19:53:48+02:00December 1st, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Go global with Delta’s Cyber Monday deals

Source: Delta Air Lines From Marrakech to Melbourne, Delta connects you to the world this Cyber Monday- Delta's biggest deals event of the year.  Delta is unlocking the world this Cyber Monday with  deals to popular destinations across the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, South Africa, Asia and the South Pacific. From Dec. 1 – Dec. 3, customers can enjoy deals on flights to dozens of destinations across Delta’s global network. Some of these deals are available for travel dates as soon as this December, with others beginning in January of 2026. View and book all of Delta’s Cyber Monday deals here. In addition to deals on flights, Delta is also extending deals to Delta Gift Cards, [...]

2025-12-01T19:48:38+02:00December 1st, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

IATA Stresses Airlines’ Right to Always Prioritize Safety in Operational Decisions

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reiterated that safety is and will always be the number one priority in aviation. Hence, airlines must retain the freedom to individually assess risks, including airspace closures, safeguarding the safety of passengers and crew. This is even more important in scenarios where specific alerts and concerns from stakeholders have been raised. In such cases, airlines will comply with all regulatory frameworks when needing to suspend or cancel flights. Airlines have publicly stated their willingness to restore services to Venezuela as soon as conditions allow to do this safely and efficiently. IATA therefore urges governments and stakeholders to respect airlines' responsibility to make safety-driven decisions, reinforcing the principle that while the skies must [...]

2025-12-01T19:50:03+02:00December 1st, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

American Airlines invites AAdvantage members to help make a difference this Giving Tuesday

Source: American Airlines Dec. 2 marks Giving Tuesday, and once again, American Airlines is inviting AAdvantage® members to help support its mission to care for people on life’s journey. Through American’s Let Good Take Flight platform, AAdvantage® members can support organizations that change lives, find cures, honor heroes and protect the planet. Donating is simple. AAdvantage® members can log in to their account, navigate to the Donate page and select the number of AAdvantage® miles they wish to contribute.* Members can select as few as 1,000 miles to help support those who need it most. AAdvantage® members willing to donate their miles can choose to support up to four key focus areas: Social Good supports organizations such as the Red [...]

2025-12-01T19:35:26+02:00December 1st, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

IATA calls on the Venezuelan government to reconsider decision to revoke airline operating permits

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urges Venezuelan authorities to reconsider the revocation for the operating permits of several international airlines operating in the country. The airlines in question have temporarily suspended their flights to and from Venezuela following the issuance of air safety alerts by both the governments of the United States and Spain. Airlines have prioritized the protection of passengers and crew members, avoiding flights in high-risk areas. The airlines reaffirm their commitment to the market and their willingness to restore service safely and efficiently as soon as conditions allow, with a focus on those passengers who have been directly affected by this situation that is beyond the airlines’ control. IATA and its members reiterate their [...]

2025-11-28T16:34:03+02:00November 28th, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

5 ways the Delta app can save you time at the airport this season

Source: Delta Air Lines Taking to the skies this holiday season? Whether you’re a seasoned road warrior or an every-now-and-then adventurer, Delta’s app helps you stay informed and in control throughout your journey. With digital time-savers like interactive airport maps and self-service standby options, the app is your ultimate travel companion –this holiday, and every day. That’s why more than 97% of SkyMiles Medallion Members use the app to manage their day-of travel experience. Whatever your travel profile, discover how the app can help you breeze through the airport and focus on what matters most: enjoying your journey. 1. Checking a bag? Use App Bag Drop to save time in the lobby.  Delta’s App Bag Drop – now in ATL, [...]

2025-11-28T17:05:18+02:00November 28th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|