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Report: American Airlines Considering Making Citigroup Sole Credit Card Partner
Report: American Airlines Considering Making Citigroup Sole Credit Card Partner
September 20, 2024  |  Travel Payments

American Airlines is reportedly considering consolidating its business with a single credit card partner, potentially by making Citigroup its exclusive partner and dropping Barclays. The...

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DOT Launches Inquiry Into Rewards Programs of 4 Airlines
DOT Launches Inquiry Into Rewards Programs of 4 Airlines
September 05, 2024  |  Loyalty & Rewards

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has launched an inquiry into the rewards programs of the four largest U.S. airlines, saying it aims to protect customers from...

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Families May Travel More Often, but Spend Less Than Couples Without Kids
Families May Travel More Often, but Spend Less Than Couples Without Kids
July 29, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Married couples without children are leading the way in travel spending, data show, and as others pull back their purchasing in the category, these dual-income-no-kids...

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American Airlines CEO: Q2 Profits Plunge 46% Due to Failed Sales Strategy
American Airlines CEO: Q2 Profits Plunge 46% Due to Failed Sales Strategy
July 25, 2024  |  Earnings

On Thursday (July 25), American Airlines announced a record second-quarter (Q2) revenue of $14.3 billion. However, net income plunged 46%, to $717 million, while a “bright...

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Airlines Sue DOT Over New Fee Disclosure Rules
Airlines Sue DOT Over New Fee Disclosure Rules
May 13, 2024  |  Legal

Airlines are reportedly suing the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) over new fee rules. The suit was filed in federal court last week by industry group Airlines for America, Reuters reported...

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American Airlines Marks Record Quarter Amid Corporate Travel Snapback
American Airlines Marks Record Quarter Amid Corporate Travel Snapback
April 25, 2024  |  Earnings

Business travel is on a steady ascent, aligning with the resurgence observed in the leisure travel sector over the past three years.  On Thursday (April...

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Financially Secure Consumers Splurge on Travel
Financially Secure Consumers Splurge on Travel
February 29, 2024  |  Travel Payments

Travel is one of the top ways consumers with healthy financial safety nets treat themselves, PYMNTS Intelligence research finds, and airlines are reaping the benefits....

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FedEx Nudges Pilots to Airline Jobs Amid Shipping Lull
FedEx Nudges Pilots to Airline Jobs Amid Shipping Lull
November 06, 2023  |  Shipping

With shipping rates down, FedEx is telling its pilots to seek employment elsewhere. More specifically, the freight company is encouraging pilots to look for work...

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Shift in Business Travel Forces Airline to Rethink Corporate Model
Shift in Business Travel Forces Airline to Rethink Corporate Model
June 05, 2023  |  Travel Payments

The rise of the connected economy, and the blurring of lines between digital and “in-person” realms, is shaking up the corporate travel market. Zoom —...

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