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JetBlue and Spirit Airlines Agree to Terminate $3
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JetBlue announced Monday it reached an agreement to terminate its $3.8 billion merger with Spirit Airlines.
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The latest news about airlines, hotels, destinations, online booking technology and more essential sectors in the global travel industry.
Airbnb Builds Hotel Team to Take On the OTAs
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Airbnb’s appointments of former hotel and Booking.com execs to lead its hotel business highlights its intent to compete with the OTAs.
Long-Haul to Saudi on a Budget Airline: Flyadeal Seals First
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Saudi budget airline flyadeal is going long-haul with an order for 10 Airbus A330neo jets— its first widebody deal.
The Risk for Hotel Groups in the Middle East if
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U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran risk reduced Middle East hotel occupancy. Accor, Marriott, IHG are among chains with major regional exposure.
Travel Shutdown as Storm Éowyn Batters Ireland and Northern UK
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More than 1,000 flights are canceled and ground transportation is suspended as a severe winter storm sweeps across the UK and Ireland on Friday.
U.S. to Review How Airlines Handle Passengers’ Personal Information
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The review into passenger data protections is the first of many the Department of Transportation plans to periodically conduct.
Indian Airlines Roll Out Middle East Flights for Stranded Travelers
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As the situation in Iran and the Middle East remains uncertain, Indian airlines have taken to returning stranded passengers.
Air France-KLM Hits €2 Billion Profit Milestone as Premium Anchors
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Air France-KLM posts record €2 billion annual profit as strong U.S. outbound and premium demand drives growth.