Hawaiian Airlines Welcomes Back Boston and New York Travelers
Hawaiian Airlines, Hawaii’s hometown carrier, will reinstate its long-awaited East Coast flying in December with twice-weekly nonstop service between Honolulu’s… Read More »
Southwest Airlines to Stop Blocking Middle Seats on December 1
Southwest Airlines will stop limiting capacity on its flights as early as December 1. Last month, the low-cost carrier promised… Read More »
American, Southwest Airlines Remain Optimistic for Recovery Despite 3Q Losses
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines reported heavy losses during the third quarter, but said leisure bookings are showing signs of… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Unveils Revamped Loyalty Program
Spirit Airlines will update its Free Spirit loyalty program to offer more rewards and more flexibility beginning next year. Starting… Read More »
American Airlines Enhances the Customer Experience Through New Technologies
American Airlines (AA) today announced its implementation of new technologies that set the stage for a smoother customer experience. An electronic wallet, mobile… Read More »
United Airlines Launches COVID-19 Health Passport Test Program
United Airlines launched its health passport test flight Wednesday to help make it easier to verify certified COVID-19 test results while… Read More »
Singapore Airlines to Launch World’s Longest Flight
Breakfast, lunch and dinner on-board, anyone? Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Singapore Airlines announced it will add a second non-stop route… Read More »
Passenger Slaps Flight Attendant Over Mask Policy in Viral Video
A passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight was filmed striking an attendant in the face during a dispute over not wearing… Read More »
Punta Cana Airport Installs Automated Immigration Kiosks
Punta Cana International Airport installed six automated border control (ABC) migration kiosks for arriving travelers, establishing the airport as the region’s only… Read More »
WTTC Praises European Airport Testing Programs
European airports are rolling out rapid COVID-19 testing for passengers, a good start to reopening travel in the region. The World Travel… Read More »
Alaska Airlines and Surfline Bring Back ‘Swell Deals’ Fare Sale
Starting today, Alaska Airlines is reprising its uniquely data-driven fare sale, given the program’s popularity proven during its first year in 2019…. Read More »
Etihad Airways Completes Historic Flight
Less than two months after President Donald Trump helped broker a peace deal between the United Arab Emirates and Israel, Etihad… Read More »
Southwest Launches Three-Day Winter Sale With Fares From $39 One-Way
Southwest Airlines is dropping airfares to as low as $39 one-way during a three-day winter sale that runs now through… Read More »
Ranking US Airlines Most Likely to Offer Passengers Benefits to Miss Their Flight
Voluntary Denied Boardings Leaders The Vacationer has analyzed Air Travel Consumer Reports from the U.S. Department of Transportation to find… Read More »
US Airlines Hope for the Best, Plan for the Worst
Saying that “Make no mistake – we’re still in the early miles of this marathon,” Delta Air Lines Chief Executive… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Launches Embraer 175 Jet Service in the State of Alaska
Starting October 18, Alaska Airlines added jet service on the Embraer 175 aircraft in the state of Alaska. The E175, operated by regional… Read More »
Airlines Hit Major Milestone Processing 1 Million Passengers In One Day
For the first time since March 16, U.S. airlines processed 1 million passengers on a single day. The milestone was… Read More »
Woman Arrested After Refusing to Wear Mask, Coughing on Passengers
A woman was arrested and is currently under investigation after she was removed from an easyJet flight from Belfast to… Read More »
Airline Passenger Caught Smuggling Gold in Rectum
An airline passenger was arrested in India after being caught with more than two pounds of flattened gold hidden inside… Read More »
American Airlines Commits to Using 737 MAX Upon Recertification
American Airlines on Sunday said it will commit to using the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft as early as December if… Read More »
United Airlines Adds New Winter Routes, Additional International Flights
United Airlines announced a winter international schedule expansion that includes eight new routes and additional flights to 19 destinations in Mexico,… Read More »
US Government Finds Passengers ‘Extremely Unlikely’ to Get COVID-19 on a Plane
A new study by the United States government found that flying as a passenger in a plane during the ongoing… Read More »
Woman With Lung Disease Removed From Flight Over Face Mask Dispute
An elderly Alaska woman claims she was “emotionally violated” after being removed from an Alaska Airlines flight from Fairbanks to… Read More »
United Airlines Starts COVID-19 Testing Program at SFO
United Airlines is making it easy to get a COVID-19 test before flying to Hawaii. Customers traveling on United from San Francisco International Airport… Read More »
Delta Air Lines to Stop Blocking Seats in First Half of 2021
Delta Air Lines has vowed to block middle seats through at least January 6, 2021, longer than any other airline. Nonetheless,… Read More »
American Airlines Upgrades AAdvantage Loyalty Program
American Airlines announced enhancements to its AAdvantage loyalty program to make it easier for travelers to achieve elite status in 2021… Read More »