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Emirates, Avianca Launch Reciprocal CodeshareBy Donna M. Airoldi

Emirates and Avianca beginning June 4 will launch a new codeshare agreement for select routes, Emirates announced Wednesday. ... KEEP READING

Finnair and IAG Loyalty Expand PartnershipBy Donna M. Airoldi

Members of Finnair's Finnair Plus loyalty program and British Airways Executive Club program beginning May 22 can link their accounts and transfer Avios... KEEP READING

Aer Lingus to Launch Las Vegas ServiceBy Donna M. Airoldi

Aer Lingus beginning Oct. 25 will launch winter service between Dublin and Las Vegas, the carrier announced Tuesday. ... KEEP READING

Hilton to Launch Spark in U.K.By Chris Davis

Hilton plans to open in London its first European property under the flag of its new midscale "premium economy" brand Spark, the hotel company... KEEP READING

FCM: 'Steady' Q1 Booking Volume Amid Strong PricingBy Michael B. Baker

Business travel demand has had "gradual, consistent growth" in the first quarter as pricing remains elevated across several categories, according to FCM... KEEP READING

Amex GBT Extends Deal Bypassing BA GDS SurchargeBy Michael B. Baker

American Express Global Business Travel has extended its private channel agreement with British Airways, which enables clients to access the carrier's... KEEP READING

Turkish Airlines to Offer Agency Portal, Begin GDS SurchargeBy Michael B. Baker

Turkish Airlines on Oct. 1 will launch a New Distribution Capability platform for agents, at which time it also will begin charging a distribution fee... KEEP READING

BTN Group to Launch Business Travel Show Asia Pacific

Northstar Travel Group's portfolio expands in the region as Business Travel Show co-locates in Singapore with Meetings Show in April 2025... KEEP READING

Cvent Names Top Meetings DestinationsBy Elizabeth West

Meetings management platform provider Cvent ranked meetings destinations globally, based on $16 million in RFP activity across its platform January to... KEEP READING

Qantas to Suspend Shanghai Service, Add Manila FlightsBy Donna M. Airoldi

Qantas beginning July 28 will suspend flights between Sydney and Shanghai "due to low demand," the carrier announced Tuesday. ... KEEP READING

New WestJet, Travelport Deal to Include NDCBy Donna M. Airoldi

WestJet and Travelport have signed a new long-term distribution deal that will include the future offering of WestJet's NDC content.... KEEP READING

Etihad Launches Abu Dhabi Stopover ProgramBy Chris Davis

Etihad Airways has launched a complimentary stopover program, allowing travelers to book up to two complimentary nights at "a range of premier hotels"... KEEP READING

IAG: Q1 Corp. Recovery 'Slow' But 'Encouraging'By Donna M. Airoldi

Overall corporate bookings for International Airlines Group carriers are making a "slow recovery," CEO Luis Gallego said on an earnings call Friday.... KEEP READING

CWT M&E Global Head Cummings DepartsBy Lauren Arena

CWT global head of meetings and events Ian Cummings on Wednesday announced his departure from the TMC after a tenure of close to 12 years.... KEEP READING

Amadeus Air Bookings Shift to 'Normal' Growth Levels in Q1By Michael B. Baker

Air bookings through Amadeus' global distribution system in the first quarter increased 2.8 percent year over year, which the company said showed a... KEEP READING

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