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JetBlue and American will end codeshare bookings and reciprocal loyalty benefits on July 21 as they begin the formal wind-down of their Northeast Alliance (NEA) in Boston and the New York area.

JetBlue, AA will start untangling their Northeast Alliance next weekThe airlines will end codeshare bookings and reciprocal loyalty benefits on July 21.

Travel Technology Association fills out advocacy rolesTravel Tech has named Nicole Brewin vice president of government affairs and Bethany Reitsma industry relations manager.

American Airlines could potentially argue that JetBlue might recommit to their alliance if an appeal is won.

If JetBlue has moved on, why would American appeal the Northeast Alliance ruling?Is there anything to appeal if JetBlue has abandoned the deal? We talked to legal experts to find out.

JetBlue planes at JFK Airport.

JetBlue won't appeal Northeast Alliance termination, but American willJetBlue said it will now intensify focus on its proposed combination with Spirit Airlines.

Columnist Doug Lansky, left, and host Rebecca Tobin, talk destination marketing organizations, "unbalanced" tourism and Apple's Newton product on this episode of the Folo by Travel Weekly podcast.

Overtourism vs. 'unbalanced tourism'Host Rebecca Tobin and columnist Doug Lansky debate: Is tourism well marketed but not well managed? And Lansky introduces us to...

The Disney Fantasy at Castaway Cay, Disney Cruise Line's private island in the Bahamas.

Bahamas government delays implementation of cruise tax hikeInfluenced by cruise lines' concerns, the Bahamas will delay implementation until Jan.1. The increase will raise the passenger...

Under existing regulations, pilots generally must log 1,500 hours to fly for a commercial carrier. The Air Line Pilots Association is firmly against reducing that number.

A dispute over pilot training is stalling the FAA reauthorization billAn amendment to reduce the number of flight hours required to become a commercial pilot has caused dissension among lawmakers.

From left, The Travel Authority’s Lee Thomas, ASTA’s Pam Bonin and Altour’s Doug Payne during ASTA Legislative Day 2023.

ASTA leads large contingent of travel advisors for Legislative DayA total of 225 participants spent the day meeting with legislators on Capitol Hill, discussing issues important to travel...

Mapping out a better way to travel

Mapping out a better way to travelTwo nonprofits have initiatives underway that have the potential to change how some people will explore the world.

A second cockpit door has been a priority for the Air Line Pilots Association since 9/11.

FAA issues final rule requiring second cockpit doorThe rule will be in effect for all planes manufactured for delivery to a U.S. airline beginning in summer 2025.

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