Passengers Fight, Woman Gets Tased After Refusing to Wear Face Mask on Plane
In yet another incident involving passengers who refused to wear their masks as mandated by major airlines, a fist fight… Read More »
Traffic May Drop 70 Percent at World’s Busiest Airport for International Travel
The chief executive officer of the world’s busiest airport for international travel said passenger traffic could drop by as much as 70… Read More »
No Stimulus Package Until After Election as Senate Is Adjourned
United States Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) has adjourned the Senate until Nov. 9, ending any hope that the… Read More »
Southwest Puts Holiday Flights on Sale From $49 One-Way
Southwest Airlines is extending its low fare sale ahead of the holiday season, offering flights from $49 one-way now through Thursday, November… Read More »
Delta Apologizes to Hearing-Impaired Passenger Over Mask Issue
Delta Air Lines was forced to apologize to a hearing-impaired passenger who was thrown off a flight in a misunderstanding… Read More »
Passengers, Crew Safe After Plane Skids Off Runway
An American Airlines regional jet skidded off a runway in the Bahamas on Saturday, According to WSVN.com, American Eagle Flight AA4194… Read More »
Chaos Erupts at Overcrowded Airport
Greece’s Rhodes International Airport was the site of chaos over the weekend as crowds of travelers complained of long lines… Read More »
Transportation Dept. Gives Tentative Approval to Delta/WestJet Alliance
The U.S. Department of Transportation has given its tentative approval to an alliance between Delta Air Lines and Canada’s WestJet,… Read More »
American Airlines Plans to Let Customers Tour 737 MAX to Ease Fears
In order to ease the fears of customers worried about boarding the Boeing 737 MAX when it returns, American Airlines… Read More »
Japan Air Commuter and Hokkaido Air System to join OneWorld
Japan Airlines Group airlines Japan Air Commuter and Hokkaido Air System will join oneworld® as affiliates on the 25 October,… Read More »
Delta Takes Shot at Other Airlines After Becoming Last to Block Middle Seats
Delta Air Lines is the last major airline in the United States that will block middle seats through the holidays,… Read More »
Delta Adds 460 People Not Wearing Masks to No-Fly List
Delta Air Lines announced it has added around 460 passengers to its no-fly list after they refused to wear a facial covering… Read More »
Officials Work to Create Air Bridge Between the US and UK
Things are looking up for air travel. Studies have shown that flying is relatively safe. A new app that tracks required… Read More »
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 »