Business travel has reportedly caught up with the booming business that leisure travel has enjoyed over the past three years. Three airlines that have released their first quarter results — Delta, United and Alaska Airlines — reported that corporate travel has rebounded, Reuters reported Friday (April 19). Alaska said Thursday (April 19)...
PYMNTS asked industry executives across the payments and digital commerce landscape to give us their take on the pivotal shifts, technological advancements and strategies that have shaped business in 2023. Their responses show critical trendlines to watch in the new year. Mark Smith, head of...
Tech industry cutbacks are having an impact on business travel. During a Thursday (Jan. 26) earnings call, Alaska Airlines reported that while its overall corporate travel volume has recovered to 75% of pre-pandemic levels, the tech industry-heavy West Coast has lagged behind. “West Coast business remains...
At a time when consumer demand for subscription-based products is high, and companies are eager to tap fresh sources of recurring revenue, Alaska Airlines’ new Flight Pass offering would appear to address both needs, managing director of products Alex Corey told PYMNTS.
February 24, 2022
At a time when consumer demand for subscription-based products is high, and companies are eager to tap fresh sources of recurring revenue, Alaska Airlines’ new Flight Pass offering would appear to address both needs, managing director of products Alex Corey told PYMNTS.
May 13, 2024
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 Monday (May 13). Joining in the suit were American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The legal action followed the DOT’s release last month of rules that require airlines and […]
April 19, 2024
Business travel has reportedly caught up with the booming business that leisure travel has enjoyed over the past three years. Three airlines that have released their first quarter results — Delta, United and Alaska...
January 27, 2023
Tech industry cutbacks are having an impact on business travel. During a Thursday (Jan. 26) earnings call, Alaska Airlines reported that while its overall corporate travel volume has recovered to 75%...
September 25, 2018
Alaska Airlines announced that is partnering with French company SkyLights to pioneer a new virtual reality (VR) headset for its first-class passengers. The program makes Alaska Air the first airline in...