Can foreign investment help crack the Air Canada/WestJet duopoly in Canada? The country’s Competition Bureau believes cabotage and foreign ownership of airlines are part of a multi-pronged solution.
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JetBlue, Brightline Partner for Rail-Air Connections
JetBlue passengers have a new option for connections in South Florida. The carrier now partners with Brightline to sell rail and air tickets on a single itinerary.
Delta’s AI Play: Higher Fares on the Horizon
As airlines continue to explore the options available to them in the AI world Delta Air Lines believes it has found a competitive advantage – allowing it to charge more for seats on board – thanks to the technology.
No search, just vibes: Alaska Airlines plans "Vibe Quiz" destination recommendation engine
Are passengers ready to swipe left or right to narrow the search for their next vacation destination? Alaska Airlines aims to find out with the launch later this year of an AI-powered “Vibe Quiz” search.
Norse pushes carrot of free carry-on bags, dropping the stick of higher fees
Chalk up another unbundled airline offering bailing on a key ancillary revenue generating option: Norse Atlantic will no longer charge passengers for a carry-on bag when they purchase a “basic” fare.
Winding Tree winds down, bailing on Blockchain for airlines
For years Winding Tree pitched itself as delivering a distribution and payments blockchain revolution for airlines, hotels, and consumers. Today that dream is dead.
Spirit has a plan for profitability; it just needs a little time
Spirit Airlines has a plan to reinvent itself, changing its service offerings and marketing strategy to drive improved yields and a return to profit. Can it get there fast enough to stay alive?
Breeze boosts partner sales with NDC links
Breeze Airways announced a pair of NDC-based deals, allowing for much broader distribution of its flights, as well as a new product bundle for business travelers.
Shakeup in ancillaries, AI on tap for flyadeal
Flyadeal CEO Steven Greenway sees plenty of opportunities for his LCC to innovate, even with a very basic service offering. Removing all the ancillary sales options is part of that plan.
Frontier rebundles, shifts to (slightly) more passenger-friendly processes
The era of drip pricing through the booking process is (mostly) over at Frontier, thanks to a new approach to amenity bundling.