For decades now Iceland has sold itself as the ultimate stopover destination for travelers. Its meteoric rise as a tourism hot spot cannot be fully blamed on the stopover program, of course; it is a…
Carry-on bags are back: American Airlines Basic Economy…
It is not much, but for many passengers it is the difference between buying a Basic Economy fare or not. American Airlines will add a carry-on bag allowance back to its basic economy fares effective…
SkyTeam grows a Digital Spine
For travelers the global alliance programs focus (theoretically) on delivering a more consistent travel experience and loyalty proposition. For the member airlines the goal is arguably similar, but it adds on a financial component focused…
A not-quite-Basic Economy across the Atlantic
The Star Alliance A++ joint venture airlines launched a new fare product this week for transatlantic travel. The six carriers – Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss, and United Airlines are launching a…
Southwest teases further network growth, including Canada
Southwest Airlines' plans to grow in to the Hawaiian islands are no secret, but they're also not the only destinations further afield the company is considering. In today's annual meeting CEO Gary Kelly spoke briefly…
Finding détente in the airline-GDS cost battle: Air…
The relationship between airlines and GDS platforms is a tenuous one. Airlines love the GDSen for the ability to sell more tickets but hate them for the higher distribution costs those tickets carry. Plus the…
Air Canada launches Basic Economy fares
Air Canada joins the ranks of airlines offering Basic Economy fares. The carrier formally launched the new fare families today with a suite of five options available, depending on the market. Like other airlines the…