Articles by tag: Airlines
Introducing Leslie Tillem and Curtis Parris: The Powerhouse Duo Shaking Up the B2B Hospitality World Leslie Tillem and Curtis Parris bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table, making them the perfect duo to discuss the top trends in B2B hospitality. In a recent interview, Leslie and Curtis delved into their experiences […]
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A No-Go for NOTAMs—Flight Delays Caused by Major Computer Issue
Severe weather caused significant flight delays during the holiday season, but with clearer skies, passengers resumed regular air travel until late evening Tuesday, January 10, 2023. An overnight outage of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Notice to Air Missions System (NOTAMs) grounded thousands of flights in the U.S. on Wednesday morning, causing massive delays. Investigations […]
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USDOT Forces Airlines to Fix Flight Cancellation Policies. Will Changes Improve Customer Service?
After a summer of flight cancellations, flight delays and post-pandemic disruptions, the U.S Department of Transportation (USDOT) finally issued an ultimatum to airlines in light of its recent Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR). The report put into perspective an alarming trend that travelers, flight staff and industry analysts have been aware of for months if […]
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Should Airlines Be Planning for a Future with “Half the Business Travel”
Few industries have felt the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic as acutely as the airlines. A continuing concern for these companies is the evolving nature of work. As many businesses have adjusted to using Zoom or Microsoft Teams for remote meetings, the emphasis being placed on business travel has been dramatically reduced. For more […]
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Is the Travel Business Model Overdo for an Update?
The state of the travel industry is still largely up in the air, with a new variant of COVID-19 making its way around the globe and supply chain shortages, labor challenges and more setting obstacles in the way of growth for airlines, hotels and more. But is the entire travel business model due for […]
Transportation
How Will Airlines Keep Up The Momentum With an Uptick In Travel?
“Really key in on that opportunity for the folks that have children to make it a really fun experience for the kids.” With the economy opening back up, things are looking good for airlines. In late July, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines posted their quarterly numbers, with both reporting profits, supported by a return of […]
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Southwest CEO Speaks on Pent Up Travel Demand, Industry Outlook and more
Southwest CEO Gary Kelly says “no question the worst is behind us,” as he discusses first-quarter results, consumer and business travel demand, and the relaunch of Boeing 737 Max jets. Watch or read more below. Host: You talked in the statement today and on the call about the worst being behind us, quote, what […]