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Travelport claims NDC flight-booking firstThe company reckons it has become the first GDS to manage live bookings of flights using IATA's New Distribution Capability...

SAS offers discount to youth travelers with no checked bagsYouth Go Light fares are available on flights between the U.S. and Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland.

NDC Exchange expected to gain momentum in second yearThe airline product marketplace is just beginning to attract participating airlines and travel agencies.

Air France reaches deal with unions

Air France reaches deal with unionsThe move should put an end to the labor strife that led to the replacement of the airline's CEO over the summer.

Aeromexico cutting five U.S. routesThe airline will suspend Mexico City-Boston, Mexico City-Washington Dulles, Mexico City-Portland, Monterrey-Las Vegas and...

Legal pot policies at U.S. airports vary, as does enforcement

Legal pot policies at U.S. airports vary, as does enforcementThe discovery of Los Angeles Airport's policy allowing passengers to travel with legal marijuana made national headlines...

Alaska Airlines, too, increases checked bag fees

Alaska Airlines, too, increases checked bag feesThe carrier will join JetBlue, United, American and Delta by raising its fees to $30 for the first checked bag and $40 for the...

Wow Air to end Cleveland, Cincinnati, St. Louis service

Wow Air to end Cleveland, Cincinnati, St. Louis serviceThe Icelandic budget carrier began each of those routes this spring as part of a six airport U.S. expansion. Its three other...

British Airways launching service to Charleston, S.C.The move continues the carrier's expansion into midsized U.S. markets.

Norwegian Air, Icelandair join TSA PreCheckThe number of carriers participating in the expedited screening program has reached 56.