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Delta apologizes, DOT opens investigation into flight disruptions

By Morgan Hines | July 23, 2024

The airline is “painfully aware” of its slow comeback after Friday’s global IT outage, Delta president Glen Hauenstein said at GBTA, noting that the airline anticipates to be fully recovered toward the... Read More

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Global IT incident grounds major airlines

By Linda Fox | July 19, 2024

Major airlines and airports including American, United, Delta and KLM were affected by a global IT outage Friday with some having to ground flights. Read More

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Accelya introduces new service to expedite NDC implementation

By Mitra Sorrells | June 25, 2024

Accelya said FLX Select can help airlines implement NDC offer generation and order creation in 90 days. Read More

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Travel groups warn of fewer trips if U.S. adopts plan to lower credit card fees

By Johanna Jainchill and Robert Silk – Travel Weekly | April 19, 2024

A proposal to lower credit card fees could have the unintended consequence of reducing travel by cutting into the funds that support loyalty programs, data from the U.S. Travel Association shows. Read More

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Delta partners with Accelya, Google on new NDC plans

By D.J. Catron | April 18, 2024

The last of the three major U.S. airlines to embrace modern retailing and distribution announced the partners it will work with, including IATA and ARC. Read More

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Delta prepares to launch NDC solution “anchored around servicing”

By Mitra Sorrells | April 11, 2024

Next week Delta will reveal the technology companies it is working with that are helping to create its NDC solution. Read More

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Airlines have jacked up the cost of reward travel since 2019

By Robert Silk | April 5, 2024

A new analysis from consulting firm IdeaWorks shows the cost of reward travel at U.S. airlines has jumped sharply since 2019, eroding the value of frequent-flyer points. Read More

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How personalized videos at scale are connecting travel brands with customers

By Morgan Hines | March 19, 2024

Personalized videos are driving high open rates and creating opportunities for travel brands to connect with customers before, during and after a trip. Read More

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Finding solutions for travel disruptions in an age of climate change

By Derek Catron | November 27, 2023

Travel industry leaders weigh in on the need for companies to be more proactive about helping customers when travel disruptions occur. Read More

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How Allianz Partners and Delta collaborate to drive innovation and serve travelers

By Cathy Walsh | November 13, 2023

Executives from Delta Air Lines and Allianz Partners US explain how they work to ensure the aspects of awareness, education and decision-making are spread throughout the travel journey. Read More

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Airline ancillary revenue hit $69B in 2022, beating 2019 levels

By Linda Fox | September 28, 2023

The top five U.S. airlines - Alaska, American Airlines, Delta, United and Southwest - generated ancillary revenue of almost $23 billion from loyalty programs in 2022. Read More

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Delta Air Lines on using AI throughout its business

By Morgan Hines | September 28, 2023

Delta's senior vice president and chief digital officer Eric Phillips shared some of the carrier’s AI strategy, citing a “digital thread" throughout everything it is doing. Read More

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Are airline patents a mark of industry innovation?

By Linda Fox | August 25, 2023

Lufthansa Innovation Hub's study of airline patents filed over the past 20 years revealed a steady decline since 2016 with financial constraints and outsourcing of innovation among reasons for this... Read More

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Emirates to invest $200M to boost sustainability efforts

By Linda Fox | May 11, 2023

The carrier, which plans to invest the funds over three years, claims this is the biggest financial commitment toward sustainability by any airline. Read More

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Airlines' NDC plans complicate travel advisor efforts

By Robert Silk – Travel Weekly | May 3, 2023

Analysts say that the hullabaloo over American is distracting from how airlines’ move to lean heavily on NDC-enabled technology is making flight shopping more difficult for travel advisors. Read More

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