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Air France & KLM Seat Fees In Business Class Expand To More Markets

In the spring of 2023, we saw Air France-KLM add business class seat assignment fees for flights in many markets, which was of course a controversial move. There’s now an update, as these fees have recently been expanded to more flights, including award tickets in all markets, and most routes to North America. I’ve received some questions about this, so let me explain what’s going on.

One Mile at a TimeOne Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig11 Jul

Hyundai Card Turns $20,000 Stablecoin Test Into Real-World Remittance as Europe Trial Draws Closer

Hyundai Motor America converted $20,000 into stablecoins and transferred them to Hyundai Motor Mexico, where they were exchanged back into U.S. dollars. Shaving Hours off Transaction Times Hyundai Card successfully tested stablecoin-based cross-border payments between Hyundai Motor Group subsidiaries in North America, slashing transaction times from hours to minutes, the card issuer recently disclosed. The […]

Bitcoin.com NewsBitcoin.com News•Terence Zimwara9 Jul
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Sentry bolsters regional parts business with AirStart acquisition

Sentry Aerospares (Sentry), a portfolio company of Acorn Capital Management, has acquired Canadian aircraft components distributor AirStart Inc., broadening its position in the regional aviation aftermarket and expanding its presence in North America. AirStart is an independent stocking distributor of rotable aircraft components, with a strong focus on regional aircraft platforms and an established position […]

AviTraderAviTrader•Heike Tamm8 Jul

Agadir, Morocco’s Best-Kept Coastal Secret, is Now Directly Connected to Montréal, Canada

The Morocco National Tourist Office (MNTO) and Air Transat recently announced a historic new nonstop route connecting Montréal (YUL) to Agadir (AGA), launched on June 12. This marks the first-ever direct flight between Montréal and Agadir, as well as the first direct connection between North America and southern Morocco - where a hidden gem awaits travelers. Described as one of the most beautiful bays in the world, Agadir sits along Morocco’s western Atlantic edge with a 10-kilometre beachfront, palm-lined promenades, and more than 300 days of sunshine annually. With its almost omnipresent sunshine, Agadir has earned a reputation as an exceptional holiday destination within the country. Styled more like a Mediterranean resort, Agadir is much different than how many travelers might conceptualize Morocco.

Breaking Travel NewsBreaking Travel News23 Jun

Etihad enters its biggest summer yet with 10% more capacity

Etihad Airways is entering its largest summer season ever, operating more than 300 daily flights, carrying near-record passenger loads and launching or returning nine destinations within days as demand for travel to, from and through Abu Dhabi continues to accelerate. The milestone comes as Etihad continues its rapid growth trajectory, with summer capacity up 10% year-on-year and supported by a fleet that has grown by 23 aircraft compared with the same period last year. With flights operating at close to 90% load factors, the airline is seeing strong demand across its network spanning Europe, Asia, North America, Africa and the Middle East.

Breaking Travel NewsBreaking Travel News17 Jun