air travel

Unfriendly Skies Mean More Consumers Hit the Road for Vacation
Unfriendly Skies Mean More Consumers Hit the Road for Vacation
July 04, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Summer is heating up, and consumers across the country are seeking much-needed getaways after battling the year’s inflationary headwinds. The trend is illustrated in PYMNTS’ May...

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Delta’s Optimism on Travel Spending Helps CE 100 Index Surge 3.3% 
Delta’s Optimism on Travel Spending Helps CE 100 Index Surge 3.3% 
July 02, 2023  |  Connected Economy

June’s over, and thus far, two quarters in, the year’s been notably strong for the CE 100 Index. All indices were in the black, again,...

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When Cheap Flights Cost More Than Consumers Bargain For
When Cheap Flights Cost More Than Consumers Bargain For
June 16, 2023  |  Travel Payments

When budget airlines experiment with route changes, the customer may ultimately pay the price. Picture it: After months of planning and saving, you finally book...

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Report: Surf Air to Go Public Via Direct Listing
Report: Surf Air to Go Public Via Direct Listing
May 28, 2023  |  Transportation

Private plane operator Surf Air Mobility is reportedly preparing to go public. The Los Angeles-area company’s filing for a direct listing could come as soon as next...

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United CEO Says Airline Industry Short on People, Planes and Planning
United CEO Says Airline Industry Short on People, Planes and Planning
January 18, 2023  |  Transportation

Despite a better-than-expected year-end 2022 performance, United Airlines sees structural changes to the industry remaking air travel. On its fourth-quarter 2022 earnings call Wednesday (Jan....

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Air Travel’s Next Upgrade Is Checking In at the Mall
Air Travel’s Next Upgrade Is Checking In at the Mall
December 14, 2022  |  Transportation

Air travel may have rebounded, but the process of actually catching a flight has not. From parking to check-in to baggage, security and boarding, this...

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Airlines Eye Closed-Loop Payments Solutions to Reduce Payments Costs
Airlines Eye Closed-Loop Payments Solutions to Reduce Payments Costs
November 22, 2022  |  Travel Payments

While the cost of processing credit cards has dropped dramatically over the years, some of the interchange levels have remained relatively high. This has led...

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Aero Technologies Raises $65M To Grow Premium Air Travel Offering
Aero Technologies Raises $65M To Grow Premium Air Travel Offering
August 18, 2022  |  Technology

 Premium air travel provider Aero Technologies has raised $65 million in Series B financing to grow its offering and expand into new markets. As a...

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TSA Sees Biometrics as Next-Gen ID Verification Tool
TSA Sees Biometrics as Next-Gen ID Verification Tool
December 10, 2021  |  Authentication

Quickly and easily identifying consumers online is critical for any entity conducting business on virtual channels, especially financial institutions (FIs), government entities and merchants. Determining...

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