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Alaska Airlines: Pacific Northwest Charm Can Beat Luxury

Alaska may not be the sexiest carrier in North America, but its brand management and consistent execution across various customer touch points is a masterclass.

Colin Nagy | 13 hours ago

Alaska Airlines: Pacific Northwest Charm Can Beat Luxury

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Airline Loyalty Changes in 2024: More Credit Card Perks, Spending Wins Over Mileage

Many of the loyalty program changes in 2024 are part of a continuing trend in the airline industry to reward customers who spend more.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 day ago

Airline Loyalty Changes in 2024: More Credit Card Perks, Spending Wins Over Mileage

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Saudia’s Retro Rebrand

As Saudi Arabia opens up to tourism, its national carrier prepares for its role of bringing visitors from around the globe to Saudi Arabia.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 2 days ago

Saudia’s Retro Rebrand

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TSA Airport Security Self-Screening Lanes Could Be Part of the Future of Travel

You can imagine one major security lapse putting pressure on the gutting of self-screening. On the other hand, TSA manual screening has been rife with miscues, as well.

Dennis Schaal | 5 days ago

TSA Airport Security Self-Screening Lanes Could Be Part of the Future of Travel

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A Question of Loyalty as U.S. Probes Airlines Points

Today's podcast looks at a probe into airline loyalty programs, the trends that shaped 2023, and Souh African tourism concerns.

Rashaad Jorden | 7 days ago

A Question of Loyalty as U.S. Probes Airlines Points

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IDEAS: Qatar Airways to Provide Cabin Crew with Smart Technology

Qatar Airways has launched a new digital initiative designed to support cabin crew in delivering a more personalized experience for its customers in the air. Credit: Qatar Airways The new in-house application provides information on passengers flying with Qatar Airways, through customer profiles that provide insights into any special service requests and preferences, as well…

Adam Stacey | 1 week ago

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U.S. to Investigate Airline Loyalty Programs

The DOT investigation into airlines’ loyalty programs is a part of an effort to further regulate the industry’s consumer practices.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 week ago

U.S. to Investigate Airline Loyalty Programs

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Schiphol Airport Ups Flights After Scrapping Noise Reduction Plan

The increase in flight capacity at Schiphol for the summer comes as the Dutch government ended its controversial plans to reduce flights to tackle noise pollution.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 week ago

Schiphol Airport Ups Flights After Scrapping Noise Reduction Plan

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Saudi Carrier Flynas Hires Goldman, Morgan Stanley for Potential IPO Next Year

Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier Flynas has hired Goldman Sachs Group, Morgan Stanley and Saudi Fransi Capital for a potential initial public offering on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul), according to a Bloomberg report. Flynas expects to go public next year. Earlier reports had suggested that Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund — Public Investment Fund (PIF) had been…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 week ago

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India Takes Steps to Avoid Pilot Shortage: India Report

While the aviation ministry confirms that there are no shortages of pilots in the country, the recent incidents of pilot casualties, including the tragic crashes and fatalities, call for better safety measures.

Ashvita Singh, Skift | 1 week ago

India Takes Steps to Avoid Pilot Shortage: India Report