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Worldwide tourism arrivals increased 7% in 2017It was the highest increase since 2010, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization.

United parent to trade on the NasdaqUnited Continental Holdings will transfer from the New York Stock Exchange to the on Sept. 7.

JetBlue hikes checked-bag fee to $30

JetBlue hikes checked-bag fee to $30Will the other U.S. airlines follow suit?

One of Google Flight's latest features uses an analysis of historical flight prices to help U.S. users find deals ahead of Thanksgiving.

Google upgrades holiday travel search, offers hotel discountsThe company has enhanced its flight and hotel search capabilities ahead of the winter holiday travel season, while also...

Corporate flyer OneJet may be on its way out

Corporate flyer OneJet may be on its way outPittsburgh's Allegheny County Airport Authority sued the air services provider saying that it failed to offer the flights it...

Virgin-wide loyalty program launching in 2019The creation of the new corporate entity, to be called Virgin Group Loyalty Company, won't mean the end of Virgin Atlantic's...

LATAM revamping long-haul business, short-haul economy cabinsThe South American airline will invest $400 million to renovate interiors of more than 200 aircraft, about two-thirds of its...

Delta adds Tampa-Amsterdam serviceThe route, which launches on May 23, will be the carrier's 11th between the U.S. and Amsterdam, where its joint venture partner...

American releases summer 2019 Europe schedule

American releases summer 2019 Europe scheduleThe carrier is expanding its network with seasonal flights from Philadelphia to Dubrovnik, Croatia; Bologna, Italy; and Berlin...

Air ticket sales rose 10.9% in JulyARC attributes the growth to the positive economic outlook and higher consumer confidence.