British Airways is proposing a short-term payment rewards scheme for travel agents in response to a fine imposed by the European for BA's "abuse of its dominant position". Despite the temporary revision, BA intends to contest the fine. Meanwhile, the airline is to start selling flights and holidays through interactive television in the UK from October. BA says it means to conduct half of its business electronically within five years.
Source: Airline Business
Delta Air Lines is expecting a return to normal operations following a multi-day struggle related to the global IT outage caused by CrowdStrike.
The US Department of Transportation is investigating whether Delta Air Lines has complied with passenger-protection laws amid a technology meltdown that has forced the carrier to cancel thousands of flights.
Malaysian airlines have confirmed plans for jet operations from Kuala Lumpur’s Subang international airport, with domestic operations to commence in August.
