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Meeting Profs Travel Report: Can ‘Broken’ U.S. Airlines Be Fixed? Senate Hearing Spotlights Consumer Frustrations, Airline Accountability

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McGee, senior fellow for aviation and travel, American Economic Liberties Project, told the Committee that “the nation’s airline industry is broken.” American Airlines is about to launch “New Distribution Capability,” which will make airfares more opaque than ever. And last year, by November 2022, U.S. In these situations, the U.S.

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ERA’s Board further bolstered with the addition of three new airline representatives

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The new airline representatives, each bringing with them a wealth of knowledge and experience, include: Maarten Koopmans , Managing Director, KLM Cityhopper ; Luís Rodrigues , President and CEO, SATA Air Açores ; and Silje Brandvoll , Vice President Communications and Public Relations, Widerøe.

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Meeting Profs Travel: Southwest in the Crosshairs, Buttigieg Responds

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After a firestorm of criticism over the way Southwest Airlines handled the holiday season and weather delays and cancellations, the airline is getting broiled on the fires of internal critiques. How did we go from the most stable and profitable airline in history to the greatest meltdown in airline history? “As

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Meeting Profs Travel: New Normal Smoke Conditions and Wi-Fi Upgrades

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Tony Sclafani, senior vice president and chief communications officer told Smart Meetings,” No events have been canceled due to the air quality concerns in New York City. American Airlines Ups Summer Travel Extras American Airlines has announced that it will increase Wi-Fi connectivity this summer and offer free Wi-Fi to T-Mobile customers.

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Airline Reporting Corporation: ARC Accreditation Options and Steps to Get It

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Whether your business is focused on selling airline tickets, package trips, or cruises, if you want to be acknowledged as a professional in the travel industry, you need to be certified. So, ARC or Airline Reporting Corporation is a company that regulates and handles transactions between airlines and US-based travel agencies.

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Porter Airlines Taps Viasat for IFC Services

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Porter Airlines has selected Viasat Inc. With Viasat’s network of geosynchronous satellites, the global communications company’s in-flight connectivity service offers a high-speed internet experience in the sky. The post Porter Airlines Taps Viasat for IFC Services appeared first on Business Traveler USA.

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Aegean Airlines on COVID-19 Recovery and How to Adapt to Today’s Traveller 

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Due to the restrictions that have been in place on international travel, airlines are feeling the impact from the pandemic more than many other travel brands. Elly Politou, Senior Executive Destination Marketing at Aegean Airlines. So which trends have Aegean Airlines been focusing on? .

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