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Kenya Airways reduces frequency of New York service

Kenya Airways reduces frequency of New York serviceEffective Jan. 15, the carrier will operate between JFK and Nairobi five times per week, down from the current seven.

Royal Air Maroc joining OneWorld

Royal Air Maroc joining OneWorldIn 2020, the Moroccan carrier will become the alliance's first full member from Africa.

Centurion Lounge coming to London Heathrow

Centurion Lounge coming to London HeathrowIt will be American Express' first airport lounge in Europe.

La Compagnie to fly Newark-Nice route

La Compagnie to fly Newark-Nice routeThe seasonal service will fly five times weekly on a single-cabin Boeing 757 equipped with 74 lie-flat seats.

Toronto is among the Canadian airports that have embraced self bag drop.

U.S. airlines, airports exploring use of self bag dropWhen deployed, self bag-drop machines can be time-savers.

United to begin selling transatlantic basic faresLike similar offerings from its U.S. rivals, United will require customers to pay for their first checked bag.

United, Avianca and Copa agree to joint venture

United, Avianca and Copa agree to joint venturePending regulatory approvals, the carriers would be able to share revenue and coordinate flight times.

United launching premium economy at end of March

United launching premium economy at end of MarchThe Premium Plus seats will be available on 17 international routes.

Indigo Partners rescuing Wow Air

Indigo Partners rescuing Wow AirThe investment group specializing in budget airlines stepped in after Wow's merger deal with Icelandair fell through.

The TAP Portugal Airbus A330neo on the tarmac in Atlanta earlier this year.

Neeleman sets high bar for TAP PortugalThe Portuguese airline will commence Washington Dulles and Chicago in June -- the beginning of what will be a broader U.S....