airlines

Budget Airlines Face Challenges as Post-Pandemic Travel Boom Slows
Budget Airlines Face Challenges as Post-Pandemic Travel Boom Slows
October 11, 2023  |  Travel Payments

A two-year, post-pandemic boom in travel is reportedly showing signs of slowing down. This new trend is having a mixed impact on airlines, with budget...

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California Bans Junk Fees, Anticipating Federal Efforts
California Bans Junk Fees, Anticipating Federal Efforts
October 09, 2023  |  Legal

California will ban junk fees beginning July 1, after the state’s governor signed a bill into law on Saturday (Oct. 7).  This move comes in...

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Google Flights Reveals Cheapest Time to Book Holiday Flights
Google Flights Reveals Cheapest Time to Book Holiday Flights
August 29, 2023  |  Google

As the holiday season approaches, travelers are wondering about the best time to book their flights. Google Flights has recently released updated booking trend analysis,...

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Orchestration Helps Airlines Turn Payments Costs Into Profits
Orchestration Helps Airlines Turn Payments Costs Into Profits
August 22, 2023  |  Payments As A Service

Kristian Gjerding, CEO at CellPoint Digital, told PYMNTS in a recent interview that amid the rise of open banking, faster payments and pay by bank’s continued...

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Domestic Airlines Struggle as Consumers Embrace Global Travel
Domestic Airlines Struggle as Consumers Embrace Global Travel
August 03, 2023  |  Travel Payments

This summer has brought a travel boom. Just not in the way airlines might have expected. As Bloomberg News reported Thursday (Aug. 3), travelers seem to want to...

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Affirm Lets Cathay Pacific Travelers ‘Pay Over Time’
Affirm Lets Cathay Pacific Travelers ‘Pay Over Time’
July 27, 2023  |  BNPL

Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific has chosen Affirm as its U.S. “pay-over-time” partner. The partnership, announced Thursday (July 27), lets the air carrier’s customers use Affirm’s buy now, pay later (BNPL)...

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Japan Airlines Trials Clothing Rental Service to Promote Sustainable Tourism
Japan Airlines Trials Clothing Rental Service to Promote Sustainable Tourism
July 05, 2023  |  Travel Payments

International travelers heading to Japan are being offered a convenient — and sustainable — way to dress for their visit. On Wednesday (July 5), Japan Airlines (JAL) announced the...

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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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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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