Airline Industry News - Trends

As the recession sapped demand for travel, hotel operators got creative. They shut down restaurants, closed floors and even cut back on newspaper delivery to ride out the downturn. - More

With almost 50% of traffic numbers available, the February pax numbers are down by more than (2.4%) - More

Travel professionals report a confident outlook and see an increased role for service, technology, and specialization to serve the needs of future travelers - More

Online Luxury Hotel Deal Expert's Annual Survey Reveals Preferences, Travel Booking Practices and Most Sought-After Destinations of More Than 6,000 Travelers - More

When the economy slows, many businesses react by retrenching and cutting costs in order to weather the downturn.
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Among other victims of the recession, brands have taken a beating. Private labels have gained market share. Consumers are cutting back. Retailers are turning up the heat. According to panelists who gathered to discuss brand strategy at a recent Wharton Marketing Conference titled, "Connecting with the Evolving Consumer," marketers need to be esp... - More

Budget carriers gained 13 million more passengers in 2009 - More

The top seven remained unchanged from January 2010, with flights to New York remaining in position seven. Amsterdam moved up two places into 8th and Dublin moved up four places into 9th, likely due to more people booking cheap flights to Ireland for St Patrick’s Day. - More

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Industry Report - Airlines" report to their offering. - More

The industry is beginning to show signs of a recovery, with modest increases in revenue and forecasts of growing demand this year. - More