WestJet, Transat push codeshare to US markets, with a catch

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

WestJet and Transat applied to the US Department of Transportation for permission to codeshare on flights between the US and Canada. The move is part of the carriers’ planned transatlantic codeshare pact announced last month.
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United snags Virgin Australia as a partner, displacing Delta

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

Virgin Australia and United Airlines secured a new partnership for connections between the United States and Australia. The deal, effective from April 2022, sees Delta Air Lines drop from the role it held over the past decade.
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United snags Virgin Australia as a partner, displacing Delta

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Virgin Australia and United Airlines secured a new partnership for connections between the United States and Australia. The deal, effective from April 2022, sees Delta Air Lines drop from the role it held over the past decade.
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American Main Select focuses on business travelers in economy class

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

American Airlines plans a revamp of the marketing for its high frequency, business-focused routes in 2022. Along with shedding the “American Shuttle” branding, the carrier will expand the routes it considers high-frequency business service and add a ne…

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American Main Select focuses on business travelers in economy class

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

American Airlines plans a revamp of the marketing for its high frequency, business-focused routes in 2022. Along with shedding the “American Shuttle” branding, the carrier will expand what it considers high-frequency business markets and add a new fare…

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American buys into GOL, plans loyalty, codeshare boost

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

American Airlines will invest $200 million for a 5.2% stake in Brazil’s GOL as part of an expanded commercial partnership. The deal will see the two tie more closely in each other’s primary market, and significantly boost their loyalty program integrat…

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American buys into GOL, plans loyalty, codeshare boost

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American Airlines will invest $200 million for a 5.2% stake in Brazil’s GOL as part of an expanded commercial partnership. The deal will see the two tie more closely in each other’s primary market, and significantly boost their loyalty program integrat…

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Aer Lingus UK receives initial US authorization to fly

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

The new Aer Lingus UK flights between Manchester, UK and the USA moved a step closer to reality. The US Department of Transportation issued a Show Cause order approving the carrier’s plans and asking for any final objections. Lacking those (and none ar…

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American takes stake in JetSMART, adding ULCC partner in South America

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

In yet another sign that US carriers are looking past the pandemic recovery process, American Airlines intends to invest in Chilean ULCC JetSMART, expanding its footprint in South America. JetSMART is a portfolio airline of Indigo Partners.
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American takes stake in JetSMART, adding ULCC partner in South America

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

In yet another sign that US carriers are looking past the pandemic recovery process, American Airlines intends to invest in Chilean ULCC JetSMART, expanding its footprint in South America. JetSMART is a portfolio airline of Indigo Partners.
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Delta plans airBaltic codeshare partnership

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

Delta Air Lines plans to add more than 20 new codeshare routes in Europe, partnering with Air Baltic. The move, if approved by regulators, will see Delta’s DL code applied to flights from 16 European cities to Air Baltic’s three gateways at Riga, Talli…

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Delta, airBaltic to launch codeshare partnership

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Delta Air Lines plans to add more than 20 new codeshare routes in Europe, partnering with Air Baltic. The move, if approved by regulators, will see Delta’s DL code applied to flights from 16 European cities to Air Baltic’s three gateways at Riga, Talli…

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Collusion to Ecuador?? Airlines spar over slots and service

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

As drama around the American Airlines/JetBlue Northeast Alliance continues to swell, the battle is spilling over to an unlikely location: Ecuador. Recent requests for adjustments triggered accusations of collusion by American Airlines and JetBlue, outs…

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Collusion to Ecuador?? Airlines spar over slots and service

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

As drama around the American Airlines/JetBlue Northeast Alliance continues to swell, the battle is spilling over to an unlikely location: Ecuador. Recent requests for adjustments triggered accusations of collusion by American Airlines and JetBlue, outs…

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JetBlue, Qatar Airways plan earn-and-burn reciprocity with expanded codeshare

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

Buried in a release about an expansion of codeshare routes between JetBlue and Qatar Airways is news that the pair will also establish recipocity for frequent flyer points earning and redemption. Details are scarce, but any growth on that front should …

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JetBlue, Qatar Airways plan earn-and-burn reciprocity with expanded codeshare

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Buried in a release about an expansion of codeshare routes between JetBlue and Qatar Airways is news that the pair will also establish recipocity for frequent flyer points earning and redemption. Details are scarce, but any growth on that front should …

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Airlines Have Codeshare Agreements, Why Can’t Hotels? These 2 Smaller Chains Are Going To Give It A Try

Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary

If an airline doesn’t fly to a city, it’s at an obvious disadvantage to an airline that does. But what if you’re able to partner with another airline that flies…

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DLD 327: Travel Traditions

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

Sometimes travel is about new and different adventures. Sometimes it is about repeating the most boring or ridiculous habits. And, when done right, it is often a great blend of both. We close out this week’s episode with some discussion of travel souve…

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