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Lufthansa closes deal to acquire 41% of ITA Airways

European aviation giant Lufthansa has completed its €325 million deal to acquire a minority stake in Italy’s ITA Airways. The closure of the deal on...

CMA delays final decision on $570M Amex GBT-CWT deal

As American Express Global Business Travel's planned acquisition of CWT faces increased scrutiny from regulators, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on Thursday announced a...

Icelandair and Southwest Airlines expand connectivity deal

Icelandair and Southwest Airlines on Wednesday signed an agreement to begin a bilateral partnership that will allow travellers to “easily connect” between the two...

Amex GBT refutes ‘politically motivated’ DOJ antitrust lawsuit

American Express Global Business Travel has criticised the US Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit to block its acquisition of CWT as a "blatant politicised effort...

Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, Qatar Airways, Air New Zealand: Here Are the Top Travel News Headlines from Middle East Tourism Industry – Travel And...

Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, Qatar Airways, Air New Zealand: Here Are the Top Travel News Headlines from Middle East Tourism Industry - Travel...

Cape Town to join SA’s F1 bid

Cape Town is positioning itself as a potential host for a Formula 1 Grand Prix, with plans for a street circuit around the DHL...

Mango – last chance for revival?

The prospective buyer of Mango, Ubuntu Air Services, is exploring a partnership with an airline that already holds licences and an Air Operator Certificate....

Serko appoints former Spotnana exec Thorsen to VP role

Johnny Thorsen, VP of strategic business development at SerkoNew Zealand-based online booking technology provider Serko has appointed corporate travel technology veteran Johnny Thorsen to...

FlySafair drops compliance bombshell

A recent decision by the Air Services Licensing Council (ASLC) finding FlySafair non-compliant with domestic licensing rules, could jeopardise the operations of other major...

The evolution of wellness in corporate travel

In an era where business travel has become increasingly demanding, South African corporate travellers are embracing wellness as a crucial part of their journey...

Serko Snaps Up Thorsen as It Readies for Travel Tech Showdown

New Zealand-based online booking technology provider Serko has appointed corporate travel technology veteran Johnny Thorsen vice president of strategic business development, effective immediately. Thorsen will lead...

What will the EU’s new entry-exit system mean for British travellers?

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