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Starting May 1, American will stop awarding AAdvantage miles and loyalty accrual points through agencies not designated as "preferred."

ASTA says American Airlines is 'doubling down on disregard for travel agencies'ASTA wants to hear from members concerned about American's latest move to push travel agencies to switch to NDC bookings.

Travel agencies will have to compete for AA's content, said consultant Cory Garner.

AA's new loyalty rules will be toughest on leisure agenciesThe airline is requiring agencies to achieve a "preferred" status for their clients to earn loyalty points. It'll be a taller...

Expedia for Business replaced with two new divisions

Expedia for Business replaced with two new divisionsAlfonso Parades becomes president of Private Label Solutions and Greg Schulze president of Travel Partners and Media.

American will discontinue AAdvantage accruals for basic economy tickets booked via travel agencies.

American Airlines pressures travel agencies with new rules for loyalty pointsThe carrier will stop awarding AAdvantage points for bookings through many travel agencies starting May 1. The exception will...

Consolidators are embracing NDC as they compete for the lowest airfares

Consolidators are embracing NDC as they compete for the lowest airfaresIndustry stalwarts Mondee, Picasso Travel, Downtown Travel and Sky Bird Travel have each incorporated NDC fares into their...

Why advisors should embrace generative AI

Why advisors should embrace generative AICruise Planners' Brian Shultz says the technology "will change the way you operate almost every aspect of your business."

Lesley Klein

Priceline's Lesley Klein on creative campaigns and why revenge travel is 'out'Senior editor Jamie Biesiada spoke with Klein about the "Go to Your Happy Price" campaign, its reach and her mission to...

Ariane Gorin becomes Expedia CEO at key time for the company

Ariane Gorin becomes Expedia CEO at key time for the companyExpedia's brands and loyalty programs have been consolidated. A single tech platform was built. Gorin's task is to turn the...

The average domestic roundtrip fare was $546 in January, a 3% increase.

U.S. travel agencies set January record for air salesARC said agency sales for the month totaled $8.9 billion, up 7% from January 2023.

Sabre said non-air bookings were up 27% in 2023.

Sabre says higher booking fees helped increase 2023 revenueSabre's average booking fee was $5.80 in 2023, an 8% year-over-year increase, said CEO Kurt Ekert on Thursday during Sabre's Q4...

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