FAA Says No To Trimming Pilot Training Time
The airlines are looking for ways to resolve a severe pilot shortage issue in the industry. The Federal Aviation Administration… Read More »
American Airlines, Citi Announce Sweepstakes and Exclusive Anniversary Events
American Airlines and Citi announced a series of exclusive events and promotions to celebrate the anniversary of one of the… Read More »
Southwest Says Leisure Travel Revenue Surpassing 2019 Numbers
An adjustment to its financial guidance for the third and fourth quarters has lifted Southwest Airlines’ optimism over air travel… Read More »
FAA rejects proposal to halve flight-time requirement for pilots as shortage prompts route cuts
The Federal Aviation Administration on Monday said it has rejected a proposal to halve the number of hours required to… Read More »
Air New Zealand completes first direct flight to New York
Air New Zealand’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on September 17, 2022, after the… Read More »
Newark Airport Is Not Considered a NYC Airport Anymore
No, Newark-Liberty International Airport is not closing. Nor is it moving from New Jersey. Nor is it changing its name…. Read More »
Southwest Airlines Offers Free Bags and, Apparently, Free Ukuleles
Southwest Airlines prides itself on its industry differentiation in offering two free check bags to all passengers. Now the carrier… Read More »
Air New Zealand Starts Auckland-New York City Route
Air New Zealand celebrated its new route from Auckland to New York City with a showcase event in Manhattan over… Read More »
Heathrow to Shut Down During Queen’s Funeral Procession
Heathrow International Airport in London will pay its respects to Queen Elizabeth II by cancelling several flights and briefly shutting… Read More »
American Airlines to Close Longtime Flight Attendant Base
American Airlines has decided to close its flight attendant base after more than 50 years at San Francisco International Airport…. Read More »
United CEO Admonishes FAA
Airline executives, including United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby, say the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) remains part of the problem when… Read More »
Screaming passenger attempts to hijack EasyJet A320 plane mid-air
An easyJet Airbus A320 aircraft, which was supposed to fly to Paris, diverted to Lyon after one of the passengers… Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines opens a five-star in-terminal hotel at Addis Ababa hub
Ethiopian Airlines (EA) has announced the completion of the first phase of its five-star Ethiopian Skylight In-Terminal Hotel at Addis… Read More »
Inplay Content Loader adds efficiency to IFE uploading
With IFE content upload frequency and content quality demands growing, airlines and IFE providers have been looking for ways to… Read More »
Aalyria launches, promising 100-1,000 times faster connectivity
Aalyria, a newly formed communications network company backed by Silicon Valley investors including the founders of Accel, J2 Ventures, and… Read More »
True Blue Power brings in 100W USB chargers
True Blue Power has added 100-watt USB-C charging ports to its range of MAX Power USB Chargers (TA360 Series). The… Read More »
Enhanced seating comfort for ultra-long-haul flights
15-19 hours non-stop flights are the new normal in many long-haul markets, along with rising airfares. And wellness now occupies… Read More »
FedEx scales back operations following disappointing Q1 2022 results
A drop in volumes and economic volatility “adversely impacted” FedEx’s results for the fiscal first quarter ended August 31, prompting… Read More »
Cathay Pacific claws back capacity amid flat demand
Cathay Pacific has continued to benefit from the easing of quarantine restrictions in Hong Kong and the return of its… Read More »
American Airlines Cargo appoints new president
American Airlines Cargo has appointed Greg Schwendinger to the role of president, effective October 3. The appointment follows the departure… Read More »
TSA Confirms David Pekoske as Administrator for Second Term
The United States Senate confirmed Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator David Pekoske to a second term as administrator. Pekoske was… Read More »
Delta Air Lines’ Refinery Is Reportedly Preparing To Process Biofuels
Delta Air Lines’ wholly owned refinery in Trainer, Pennsylvania, will reportedly start receiving shipments of raw materials for the production… Read More »