Passenger Experience-March 15, 2016

Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand have joined forces in their quest to start using biofuel, and the new arrangement could result in a combined supply deal.

Europe should change rules governing doctor-patient privacy when the patient’s mental state and job could put lives at risk, the French accident agency heading the investigation into the crash of Germanwings flight 9525 recommends.

Southwest Airlines sees the potential for “hundreds of millions of dollars” in incremental revenue when it fully integrates its domestic and international reservations systems next year.

IT & Distribution-March 11, 2016

United Airlines is starting to use a fuel that is 30% comprised of biofuel on flights from Los Angeles International (LAX) to San Francisco International (SFO).

China’s population continues to travel, despite recent economic challenges, and passengers are demanding more from airlines and airports, according to a recently published analysis by IT provider SITA.

Reps. Bill Shuster (R-Pennsylvania) and Kevin Brady (R-Texas), the chairmen of two key US House of Representatives committees, have introduced legislation extending FAA’s authorization through July 15.