AirBaltic Waives Controversial Bitcoin Transaction Fee

Latvian airline airBaltic has decided to eliminate its controversial transaction charge on bitcoin purchases

Earlier this week, the firm became the first European airline to accept bitcoin for flight bookings. The news was covered by digital currency news outlets and even some mainstream media, putting Latvia firmly on the cryptocurrency map

CheapAir Tops $1.5 Million in Total Bitcoin Sales

California-based online travel booking website CheapAir.com has announced that it has completed more than $1.5m in bitcoin sales on flights, hotels and Amtrak bookings via its platform.