[ad_1] While restructured SAS is now a SkyTeam member, EuroBonus flyers who want to stay loyal to Star Alliance can status match with any airline in the alliance. Flyers across the Nordic states are now facing a choice for their future travel needs: Stay with Scandinavian Airlines and the SkyTeam alliance, or remain loyal to […]

[ad_1] Userguest, a hotel tech startup that enables hotels to optimize their direct revenue, has announced the closure of a $2.2M seed funding round. The funding is led by AI Mada Ventures with participating from CDG Invest, Saviu Ventures, UM6P Ventures, Kalys VC, Plug & Play and business angels Philippe Limes and Thane Kuhlman. Userguest […]

[ad_1] ZeroAvia is the latest to raise money in a group of startups developing next-generation aircraft and parts. The company is building hydrogen-electric jet engine to sell to aircraft manufacturers — with buy-in from American Airlines, Airbus, and Alaska Airlines Archer Aviation raised $230 million in August as it develops an urban flying taxi. Startups […]

[ad_1] The airline launches new services to Dubai and Abu Dhabi next month TDM Editor Next month, Air Astana launches new services from Atyrau and Astana to Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The Atyrau to Dubai route kicks off on 26 October 2024, while the Astana to Abu Dhabi takes flight on 30 October 2024.  […]

[ad_1] Southwest Airlines currently owns the largest fleet of Boeing 737 MAX airframes among U.S. based carriers. During their second-quarter earnings announcement, airline CEO Gary Kelly said they were optimistic to start flying the 737 MAX by the end of 2020. After bracing for a proxy war with Elliott Investment Management, Southwest Airlines has backed […]

[ad_1] Four months after stepping down as CEO of Expedia Group, Peter Kern has resigned from the company’s Board of Directors and his role as vice chairman. The company filed the news with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday, noting that the move was effective immediately. The board also removed a seat – […]

[ad_1] Skift Take Five years from now, will Airbnb be at the top of the heap in short-term rentals? Will Chase Travel be a headliner? Will future generations yearn to travel as current ones do? Dennis Schaal Where is the growth and momentum going to come from in online travel over the next few years […]

[ad_1] Wölfel officially takes office on 16th September TDM Editor Turkish airline SunExpress announced that Helmut Wölfel will be stepping in as its new commercial director beginning 16 September. Wölfel succeeds Peter Glade who leaves the airline next month after a successful eight-year tenure. SunExpress CEO Max Kownatzki said of Wölfel: “I am delighted […]

[ad_1] Travelers within the United States could get compensated for controllable flight delays of three or more hours as soon as January 2025. Most flights traveling to, from, or within the European Union are subject to EC261, which requires airlines to pay compensation when a flight is delayed for a “controllable reason” by three hours […]

[ad_1] Here’s our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. UATP, Klarna UATP, a global payment network that enables organizations to simplify payment processes and expand their payment capabilities, has announced a new partnership with Klarna, an AI-powered global payments network. This partnership allows airlines to offer Klarna’s […]