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Low-cost carrier Norse Atlantic Airways said it plans to start flying between Europe and the U.S. next summer, filling the void left by Norwegian Air and Wow, two discount transatlantic [...]

JetBlue believes its economy-class, transatlantic service will be the best in the sky when London flights begin this summer. The carrier said its new Airbus aircraft will offer wider seats [...]

ASTA launches first mentoring program ASTA launched a mentorship program for travel advisors in partnership with the Travel Allies Society. French line Ponant has designed a sailing ship it hopes to have built for a 2030 delivery that will sail, maneuver and dock without emitting greenhouse gases. A six-month pilot program will pair 10 mentees with 10 mentors in order to enhance their skills, professionalism and knowledge of the industry and to provide networking opportunities. [Extracted from the article]

Holland America will return to Asia in Feb. Holland America Line is returning to Asia in February. According to a Business Travel News report, the terminal includes a new check-in and premium check-in areas, three passenger lounges and an expanded and upgraded baggagehandling system. Norse Atlantic adding New York-Paris flights Discount transatlantic carrier Norse Atlantic is adding Paris to its route network. [Extracted from the article]

Norwegian Air put its first WiFi-equipped long-haul aircraft into service, becoming the first low-cost airline to offer free WiFi on transatlantic flights. The carrier will offer a free, basic Wifi [...]

Hopper expects a similar trend for international airfares, with bargain airfares rising by an average of 5% per month through June and the biggest bump coming in February. Still, even if the Hopper forecasts hold, there will be plenty of opportunities to find inexpensive airfare, said Scott Keyes, owner of Scott's Cheap Flights, a service that alerts members when bargains pop up at their local airports. [Extracted from the article]

Marriott opens Delta all-inclusive in Mexico The Delta Hotels by Marriott, Riviera Nayarit has opened, Delta's first hotel in Mexico. Puerto Rico will require Covid-19 vaccinations for all guests of hotels, paradores, guesthouses and short-term rentals as well as for staff at those properties. New discount carrier eyes a summer debut Low-cost carrier Norse Atlantic Airways said it plans to start flying between Europe and the U.S. next summer, filling the void left by Norwegian Air and Wow, two discount transatlantic carriers no longer operating. [Extracted from the article]

The Viking Orion will operate the eight-day Bermuda sailings from Hamilton, and the Viking Sky will homeport in Reykjavik and offer eight-day cruises. Hornblower groups its excursion brands Hornblower Group has acquired Walks, a day-tour company that offers street tours in 14 cities worldwide. Viking will offer cruises from Bermuda and Iceland beginning in June and is adding sailings from the U.K., where it will launch in May. [Extracted from the article]

Norwegian Air's announcement last month that it will not resume long-haul flying when the pandemic is over signaled the end of ultralow-cost carriers (ULCC) in the transatlantic marketplace, at least for the foreseeable future, analysts say. The carrier's exceptionally cheap fares disrupted a U.S.-Europe marketplace that, at the time, was almost entirely controlled by legacy airlines. Prior to its collapse in 2019, leisure tour operator Thomas Cook had also sharply upped service across the Atlantic on its Thomas Cook and Condor airlines, offering discount fares that weren't wholly unbundled like the ULCC model. [Extracted from the article]

The author discusses the new all-premium transatlantic air service offering of British Airways PLC's (BA) from New York Kennedy airport to London City Airport Ltd. in England. He mentions that the new air service is a complex and differentiated product being offered to business travelers bound for London. He notes that the only flaw on the system is the inability for iPhone users to send and receive messages through the WiFi link. He also relates his experience on the return flight to New York.

Robust Transatlantic Traffic Meets Carriers' Summer Forecasts Transatlantic carriers polled by Travel Weekly report increases in advance summer bookings of between 15% and 100%, echoing projections of agents surveyed. The […]

The article discusses the report from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) which shows the increase in number of air travelers in the U.S. with fewer flights. It mentions that the U.S. carrier shift toward larger aircraft to reduce costs and increase revenue. It refers to upgauging which helped some regional carriers survive a pilot shortage that forced them to drastically increase pilot pay.

The article offers information on the CAPA Americas Aviation Summit in Houston, Texas in April 2018. Topics discussed include evolution of ultralow-cost air service in the transatlantic market, views of Peter Harbison, chief executive officer of the CAPA Centre for Aviation, on the increase in U.S.-to-continental Europe routes; and launching their own low-cost transatlantic flights by European airlines.

The article discusses how better aircraft and low-cost carriers are helping promote Europe flights from midsize U.S. cities. Topics include generation of fuel-efficient aircraft, which enable carriers to operate flights profitably, deployment of new Boeing narrowbody, the 737 Max, by Norwegian to offer the first Europe service to Providence, growth of IATA projects worldwide air traffic, and role of aviation market in making more transatlantic routes viable.

The article provides an answer to a question on explanation if passengers can sue transatlantic flights for delays.

The article reports on the reduction of prices of air fares and the introduction of international basic economy classes due to the success of low-cost airlines Norwegian Air International Ltd. and WOW Air in the Transatlantic market.

The article reports on the plan of airline Norwegian Air International Ltd. to operate in a number of routes through the Transatlantic.

The article reports on a study on the impact of airline alliances on transatlantic competition, being undertaken jointly by the European Commission (EC) and the U.S. Department of Transportation. According to the EC, the research would explore the robust growth of airline alliances, the effect of alliances on airline competition and possible changes in the role of alliance following the European Union-U.S. Air Transport Agreement.

The article focuses on a draft agreement reached by the U.S. and the European Union (EU) that will allow U.S. and European airlines to expand their transatlantic operations and alliances. The deal is expected to be reviewed and voted upon by the European Council of Transport Ministers on March 22, 2007. The deal would replace the 27 bilateral agreements that the U.S. has with individual EU countries. It highlights the terms of the agreement.

The article presents news briefs on the travel industry as of February 26, 2007. Air France will begin daily nonstop flights between Paris, France and Seattle, Washington on A330 aircraft. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched the DHS Traveler Redress Inquiry Program to aid air travelers who may have been misidentified and mistakenly placed on the no-fly list. The Trump at Cap Cana project in the Dominican Republic will feature a $2 billion luxury resort with various amenities.

The article reports on airlines offering transatlantic premium-class services as of October 2006. In December, France-based Elysair will be offering the same service between Paris and Newark, with pending Transportation Department approval. On January 25, London-based Silverjet will start service between London and Newark. Full-fare economy travelers and business class travelers are the primary markets for Maxjet and Elysair. However, more premium travelers are the target of Eos.

Reports on the plan of the airline company Eos to focus exclusively on premium transatlantic service. Percentage reduced in the company's transatlantic business fares; Financiers of the company; Information on a proposed on-demand air-taxi services that would use light twin-jet aircraft to carry low number of passengers for a reasonable price.

Presents an update on tourist trade as of October 18, 2001. Transatlantic flight service of Concorde airplane, according to Air France and British Airways; Suspension of flight service of Delta in Japan; Details on a tourism promotion and marketing campaign of Caribbean tourism leaders.

The author comments on ways to reduce airlines fees. Topics discussed include statement made by Michael O'Leary, chief executive officer (CEO) of Ryanair, regarding transatlantic services between Ireland and the East Cost of the U.S., reducing of legroom space in aircrafts, offered branded gifts by airlines to premium passengers.

The article focuses on the statement of the executives at Delta Air Lines Inc. that they have seen improvement in the transatlantic market and expect rebound in demand in the area.

The article reports on the position of British Airways PLC over its all-business-class transatlantic flight subsidiary OpenSkies. It states that British Airways has decided not to sell or even make new investors for its subsidiary despite of the interest being shown by investors in getting a stake in the airline, according to OpenSkies managing director Dale Moss. Meanwhile, it mentions that OpenSkies is going through organizational retrenchment due to financial crisis.

The author reflects on the commercial aircraft accident involving Air France Flight 447 over the Atlantic Ocean. It mentions that aircraft accidents are uncommon resulting from unusual coincidence and chains of events. It imparts that accident investigators will have so much to learn from the fractional evidence brought by the Flight 447 disaster though it might cost large and take years of analysis.

The article offers world news briefs related to the travel industry. The Independence of the Seas has been chosen as the first Royal Caribbean International ship to be assigned in Great Britain. JetBlue Airways Corp. reveals its plan to make four daily flights at the Boston-Baltimore/Washington market. The European Commission has investigated airline ventures to determine its effect on translantic competition.

The article reports that Delta Air Lines Inc. adds two new transatlantic routes to Paris, France. The two nonstops routes to Paris will be from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. Delta will launch its service on both routes in June 2009 with 757-200 aircraft configured for 174 passengers. It mentions that the move of Delta in adding two transatlantic getaways is part of its commitment to make Paris a major connecting hub for traffic flowing from the U.S. to Europe.

The article examines the changes in the United States tourism industry since the inception of the Airline Deregulation Act in 1978 and the first transatlantic 707 service in 1958. According to the author, the advent of jets did not change the basic nature or structure of the airline industry. The author also states that airline deregulation was intended to make the airlines more efficient and more responsive to market needs.

The article reports on airlines' plan to implement capacity cuts as the global economy continues to slide. According to airline executives, they are planning to cut capacity on international routes. The author reports that one area of operation that is likely to be hit is the transatlantic route between United States points and London.

The article reports on the plan of British Airways (BA) to start a business class-only service between New York and London's City Airport in England in 2009. The plan of BA is said to pose challenge to premium class transatlantic carriers Silverjet and Eos. It notes that BA will have some competitive advantages with its twice-daily service to be offered on A318 aircraft. It also cites the aircraft's fuel stop as one of the disadvantages of the service.

The article focuses on the OpenSkies transatlantic service owned by British Airways, which will be launched in June 2008 with one Boeing 757. OpenSkies will change the usual proportioning of the seats between premium and economy classes. Managing director Dale Moss said that the airline will serve as a research and development laboratory for product enhancements. He cited entertainment systems as well as check-in and arrival procedures as some examples of services that OpenSkies could test.

The article reports on the plan of British Airways to unveil plans for a separately branded, transatlantic airline. The service aimed to take advantage of the recently concluded U.S.-European Union (EU) open-skies deal, which allows any EU carrier to offer nonstop service to the U.S. The service would be offered on 757 aircraft, where one would be a business class with a lie-flat seat.

The article reports on the plan of Delta and SkyTeam partner Air France to pool transatlantic routes, revenue and costs beginning next spring under a newly forged joint venture. It is stated that the joint venture will put both carriers into the U.S.-London Heathrow market. The joint venture was formed three months after the Transportation Department approved expanded antitrust immunity for Delta and Air France.

The article deals with the expansion of Eurofly's transatlantic service. The airline is continuing its transformation from a short-haul charter carrier to an independent leisure airline with expanding transatlantic service. Eurofly has been growing ever since it was separated from its parent company, Alitalia in 2003. Its new destinations in 2007 include Lamezia in southern Italy and Pescara.

The article reports that Delta Air Lines filed an objection to Zoom Air Lines' application seeking approval from the New York Transportation Department to offer service from London Gatwick airport in England to the U.S. Zoom intends to start offering its low-fare service between London and New York by June 7, 2007. Delta contested the ownership and rights of Zoom and argued that it must be able to establish that it is owned by British citizens.

This article focuses on the potential impact of a multilateral agreement that would give U.S. and European Union airlines expanded rights to serve transatlantic markets. The agreement would increase cross-border mergers and acquisitions enabling the efficiency of Europe's airline industry. It would also end the management restrictions of U.S. airline service at the Heathrow Airport in London, England.

Focuses on the expansion plans of MaxJet for its business class transatlantic service. Number of aircraft that the carrier plans to have in service in U.S. cities; Fares for flights between New York and London, England; Information on the business class service offered by MaxJet.

Reports on the new business plan of Maxjet airline for its transatlantic flight services in 2005. Significance of the company's implementation of a global distribution system-based technology platform; Emphasis of the firm on keeping its service costs low according to CEO Gary Rogliano; Addition of scheduled flights from New York City to London, England in November and December. INSET: Departing Maxjet CEO: No hard feelings.

Focuses on the marketing strategies adopted by Continental airlines in adding routes to its transatlantic flights. Nonstop transatlantic trips of Continental in Europe; Factors being considered by Continental in choosing its routes; Concerns of the airline company on the travel industry.

Interviews Maurice Coleman, head of commercial strategy at Aer Lingus, about the future of the airline company. Change in the transatlantic strategy of the company; Measure of the strategy's success; Possibility of linking other airlines to the company's Web site.

Reports on the plan of Atlantic Express to launch a low-cost transatlantic service flying from New York to European airports. Information on the plan; Background of CEO David Spurlock; Value allocated for financing the transatlantic service.

Reports on the projections by research firm Donald N. Martin & Co. on the volume of travel to Europe by U.S. citizens for 2004. Growth in American arrivals to Europe in September 2004; Status of year-over-year gains in transatlantic air passenger traffic in August and September; Analysis of market trends in air traffic for the year.

Presents news briefs on the travel industry as of October 18, 2004. Addition of Hawaii into the destinations offered by luxury vacation packager Island Destinations; Appointment of Damon Tassone as president of the Travelocity Europe company; Opening of Omni Orlando Resort, operated by Omni Hotels Corp., in Florida; Plans of German carrier LTU International Airways to add a transatlantic flight between New York City and Dusseldorf, Germany.

States that Continental Airlines Inc. is planning to offer transatlantic services between Newark, New Jersey and Moscow, Russia in 2004. Application to the U.S. Transportation Department for the rights to launch the route; Competition with other airlines belonging to the SkyTeam; Plans to launch transatlantic flights to several other Russian destinations.

Reports on the plan of Spanish carrier Iberia to expand its transatlantic capacity and replace its long haul fleet for 2004. Projected increase of Iberia's service from the U.S.; Profit of Iberia for the third quarter of 2003; Additional services to be offered to passengers flying Iberia to Spain; Other flights offered by Iberia from its hub in Miami, Florida; Relationship of Iberia with U.S. travel agents.

Reports on the optimism of officials in the European Travel Commission about business prospects as of August 4, 2003. Depiction of monthly growth in transatlantic air travel business between October 2002 to January 2003; Fear of influence of unexpected events on the trade.

Reports on the plan of Continental Airlines company to offer a daily nonstop flight between Newark, New Jersey and Geneva, Switzerland on March 6, 2002. Nonstop flight offered by Swiss International Airlines company between Geneva and New York.

Reports on the global initiatives of Air France as of March 2002. Increase in the airline's number of flights between its U.S. gateways and its Paris, France hub; Launch of a U.S. advertising campaign to promote Air France's destinations outside France; Status of the company's global positioning.