2013 Archives

If you don't think Expedia and other online travel agencies are worried about this one, guess again. Laws in Europe and the U.S. over rate parity issues vary, but adverse rulings could really shake things up.

Twitter has turned the act of flying into a media event one person at a time. When bad weather hits, airlines need to be prepared to stay ahead of the conversation.

An American Airlines-US Airways merger would mean huge changes for the global aviation industry and travelers. But, sit back and relax: You won't feel much impact for at least a year.

Since Hurricane Irene in the late summer of 2011, U.S. airlines have shifted tack to allowing customers to pre-cancel and pre-change flights without encountering big fees. It make passengers' lives better, and eases both stress on and hatred of airlines.

These four airports are an aviation geek's dream destination, and the only downside to this trip is the small amount of time you get to spend in each hub.

Starwood's globalization efforts mean it is taking a progress outlook on the world, and trying to listen and learn, and not just dictate.

First-time guests might never realize they’ve stayed in one of the eight properties where Hyatt experiments, but frequent customers are likely to notice the tweaks on operations and offerings.

Legacy carriers saw little threat from the budget airlines that have a captured a key component of their business, but this article argues that the giants’ overwhelming presence at hub airports ultimately makes up for their losses.

One explanation for the Gulf airlines' visibility on sports fields could stem from their absence in alliances, which may have pushed them to find meaningful partnerships outside of aviation. It's interesting to the note that Qatar was the first one to join an alliance, and it currently sponsors only one sports team.

Parker has clearly proven his qualifications to lead an American Airlines-US Airways merger, while Richard Anderson at Delta is poised to be the biggest winner.