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business3 months ago•3 min saved

Corporate Travel Managers Push Back Against Airlines' New Restrictive Business Fares

Delta and United have introduced stripped-down 'basic' business class fares that exclude lounge access, seat selection, and free changes. While airlines argue this offers choice, corporate travel managers warn that the lack of flexibility makes these tickets impractical for business trips, potentially increasing overall costs if changes are required. Companies are considering blocking these fares in their travel policies, similar to how they handled basic economy tickets.

via cnbc.com|

#airline-fares #business #business-class

travel3 months ago

JetBlue Rebrands Economy as 'Main' and Launches 'BlueFirst' with New Basic Fares

JetBlue is restructuring its booking interface to replace 'Core' with 'Main' economy and introduce a new domestic first-class cabin called BlueFirst. The airline is expanding restrictive 'Base' fare options to include first class and extra-legroom seats, while maintaining its lie-flat Mint business class without a basic tier. This move aligns JetBlue with competitors like Delta and United in unbundling premium services, though it stops short of offering basic business class.

via CNBC|

#airline-fares #basic-economy #bluefirst

business-aviation2 years ago•3 min saved

"Boeing Delays Prompt Ryanair to Consider 10% Fare Hike and Summer Flight Cuts"

Ryanair may have to raise flight prices by 5% to 10% and cut routes this summer due to Boeing 737 Max production delays, which will result in fewer aircraft than expected. The airline was slated to receive 57 Boeing 8200 aircraft by April but will now only receive around 50 by June. If the delivery shortfall persists, Ryanair may carry only 200 million passengers instead of the previously forecasted 205 million for the upcoming financial year. The airline is in discussions with Boeing for compensation over the delays and may consider purchasing Boeing 737 Max 10 aircraft if other carriers cancel their orders.

via Fox Business|

#737-max #airline-fares #boeing