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The airline sector continues to evolve rapidly, driven by technological innovation, shifting traveler expectations, and a dynamic global marketplace. PhocusWire delivers up-to-the-minute airline industry news with a focus on distribution strategies, operational advancements, customer experience, and sustainability in aviation.

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Get a comprehensive view of what’s shaping the global airline landscape—from new fleet technologies and route expansions to loyalty program shifts and retailing transformations. Our coverage highlights how carriers are adapting to economic pressures, regulatory changes, and emerging consumer trends through digital tools, automation, and enhanced service models.

Interview / Online

CEO Spotlight - Kenneth Purcell of iSeatz

By Kathryn Walson | April 13, 2023

Kenneth Purcell founded iSeatz to automate the restaurant reservation process for hotel guests, and it has since expanded to connect hospitality, airline and financial services brands with a wide... Read More

Opinion / Technology

Taking the long view of American Airlines’ NDC strategy

By Jeff Klee - AmTrav | April 12, 2023

Although its recent actions have left many wondering if American Airlines is trying to kill third-party distribution, it is the ultimate of ironies that its NDC strategy might just be what saves it. Read More

News / Online

InteleTravel acquisition links leisure and business travel

By Kathryn Walson | April 12, 2023

InteleTravel and Hickory Global Partners said that by merging resources they can better cater to the blended travel market. Read More

News / Technology

Airlines brace for summer chaos as wider tech issues remain

By Linda Fox | April 11, 2023

Schiphol Airport is capping its passenger numbers at 66,000 per day in May while Lufthansa said in February that it was reducing its 2023 summer schedule by 34,000 flights. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Leveraging innovation to solve pain points in B2B travel payments

By Koert Grasveld - TerraPay | April 11, 2023

TerraPay's vice president of payments explains how virtual cards and other innovative payment products can help travel companies drive more revenue and provide a better experience for consumers. Read More

News / Online

Aviation industry invests in SAF to reach climate targets

By Kathryn Walson | April 10, 2023

With development of hydrogen- and electric-powered planes for long-haul flights too far off, airlines look to investments in sustainable aviation fuel to help meet carbon emissions goals. Read More

News / Online

4 key areas impacting the U.S. air market

By Phocuswright Research | April 10, 2023

While supply chain issues, staffing shortages and recession jitters hinder airlines from returning to pre-pandemic passenger volumes, slow-but-steady growth is still anticipated throughout the... Read More

News / Startups

Japan’s SmartRyde raises $3.4M as it expands airport transfer marketplace

By Mitra Sorrells | April 9, 2023

Along with the funding, SmartRyde has created an API so online travel agencies and airlines can connect directly to its global network to easily offer pre-booked airport transfers in their booking... Read More

News / Distribution

Air Canada enables access to NDC content through Amadeus

By Mitra Sorrells | April 6, 2023

Air Canada will use Altéa NDC, Amadeus’ IT solution, to display enhanced content and offers. Read More

News / Technology

Flybondi, TravelX partner to issue tickets as an NFT

By Derek Catron | April 6, 2023

Flybondi passengers that activate the NFT version of their ticket can transfer or sell the ticket up to 72 hours before departure. Read More

News / Startups

Fetcherr lands $12.5M to fuel growth of airline pricing tech

By Linda Fox | April 4, 2023

The investment in the Israel-based company, which follows a $7 million Series A round in 2022, was led by Left Lane Capital and M-Fund. Read More

News / Startups

Lufthansa Innovation Hub unveils platform for booking off-site meetings

By Linda Fox | April 4, 2023

The service offers “curated team off-site packages” initially around Berlin with early customers including Eurowings Digital and ProductDock. Read More

News / Online

Google redesigns hotel browsing on mobile

By Derek Catron | April 3, 2023

Google also confirmed PhocusWire reports of a pilot program in which it is offering to give consumers a refund on flights if the airfare purchased drops before departure. Read More