Introduction

Ben Baldanza: American is not removing basic economy fares from third-party distribution like Expedia, like I said they were. Travel agencies that connect to American using NDC technology will have access to all of Americans' third-party available fares, including basic economy. It's a new data standard developed by the International Air Transport Association that lets airlines show more content with fares and dynamic pricing. Scott McCartney: The exodus from pandemic to overcrowded airports and overcrowded airways.