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British Airways-parent IAG plans €200M investment in airline innovation
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British Airways-parent IAG plans €200M investment in airline innovation
By Morgan Hines | March 11, 2025
The corporate venture branch will invest the funding over the next five years, focused primarily on early-stage opportunities. Read More
Less than 10% of airlines have invested in startups
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Less than 10% of airlines have invested in startups
By Morgan Hines | February 25, 2025
A new report from Lufthansa Innovation Hub found airlines tend to be conservative when it comes to investing in startups, but those that do are prioritizing startups working in sustainability and AI.... Read More
Evolution in eVTOL — are they finally taking off?
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Evolution in eVTOL — are they finally taking off?
By Mark Frary | February 19, 2025
While some eVTOL companies have struggled, others are continuing to grow and targeting widespread launches with the hope consumers will get on board. Read More
Breeze Airways' David Neeleman talks culture, technology and communication
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Breeze Airways' David Neeleman talks culture, technology and communication
By Matthew Parsons | December 2, 2024
Neeleman launched Breeze Airways in May 2021, making it his fifth commercial airline startup along with Morris Air, WestJet, JetBlue and Azul. Read More
Beacon AI raises $15M to improve flight deck efficiency
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Beacon AI raises $15M to improve flight deck efficiency
By Linda Fox | October 16, 2024
Beacon AI offers artificial intelligence assistance to flight decks to improve flight safety and boost efficiency. Read More
Snowflake expands its data cloud platform with capabilities tailored for travel
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Snowflake expands its data cloud platform with capabilities tailored for travel
By Morgan Hines | September 24, 2024
 Snowflake already works with clients including Hyatt, Tripadvisor, Booking.com, JetBlue and Marriott.   Read More
Women comprise 15.6% of B2B travel tech leadership: What the statistic means
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Women comprise 15.6% of B2B travel tech leadership: What the statistic means
By Morgan Hines | September 9, 2024
The analysis is based on a recent study of more than 400 B2B travel tech players at travel management companies and technology providers for accommodation distribution, airlines, car rentals,... Read More
Should the airline industry be looking at sustainability more holistically?
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Should the airline industry be looking at sustainability more holistically?
By Morgan Hines | September 3, 2024
The airline industry has long discussed sustainability efforts related to carbon emissions. But new measures show it's not on track to reach a “net-zero scenario.” Read More
Alaska Airlines launches new accommodations platform with Expedia Group
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Alaska Airlines launches new accommodations platform with Expedia Group
By Morgan Hines | August 21, 2024
“Stays by Alaska Vacations” is the airline's latest expansion of the airline's travel product offering and tie-up with its loyalty program. Read More
Meet the 10 winners of the 2024 Phocuswright/WiT Global Startup Pitch
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Meet the 10 winners of the 2024 Phocuswright/WiT Global Startup Pitch
By PhocusWire | August 15, 2024
The next round of the competition will take place at WiT Singapore, October 14-16, where the audience will select the People's Choice winners in the Seedup and Scaleup cateogories. Read More
Travel groups warn of fewer trips if U.S. adopts plan to lower credit card fees
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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
Airlines have jacked up the cost of reward travel since 2019
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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
JetBlue files complaint against Amsterdam flight caps
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JetBlue files complaint against Amsterdam flight caps
By Donna M. Airoldi – Business Travel News | October 2, 2023
The airline filed a complaint with the U.S. DOT against the Netherlands and EU opposing upcoming flight caps at Schiphol Airport.   Read More
United, JetBlue further investments in sustainability
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United, JetBlue further investments in sustainability
By Derek Catron | July 31, 2023
United Airlines announced an increase to its sustainable flight fund along with new partners – including JetBlue Ventures, which is also investing in carbon dioxide removal technology. Read More
Emirates to invest $200M to boost sustainability efforts
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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