Airlines prepared for holiday travel boom
US airlines are well-prepared for the busy holiday travel period. Sharon Pinkerton, senior vice president for legislative and regulatory policy… Read More »
Southwest crew goes all out to return passenger’s phone
Southwest Airlines crew members went the extra mile to return a cell phone a passenger dropped on the tarmac in… Read More »
Alaska Airlines partners with Hawaii’s Mokulele Airlines
Alaska Airlines is partnering with Mokulele Airlines, allowing Alaska passengers to book seamless interisland travel and Hawaiian passengers bound for… Read More »
JetBlue COO talks expansion, operational challenges
JetBlue had a particularly difficult challenge in calibrating staffing and scheduling to accommodate rising demand at a time of operational… Read More »
Aviation industry calls for collaboration, 5G mitigation extension
Airlines for America joined other aviation groups and companies in an open letter to the Federal Aviation Administration calling for… Read More »
American Airlines raises funds for cancer research
American Airlines held a rally last week highlighting its partnership with Stand Up To Cancer. This year’s fundraising effort raised… Read More »
US airlines prepare for Thanksgiving travel surge
US airlines are preparing for a Thanksgiving weekend where air travel is expected to nearly match pre-pandemic levels. Airlines have… Read More »
Mass transit finally reaching Dulles, Va., airport
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority opened its long-awaited Silver Line Metrorail extension to Dulles International Airport in Virginia. Plans… Read More »
Grass biofuel could support sustainable aviation fuel
A recent study charts a path toward widespread availability of sustainable aviation fuel by using grass miscanthus as a source… Read More »
Apple Wallet ID accepted at Denver airport
A digital Apple Wallet ID will be accepted for security screening at Denver International Airport. Colorado joins Arizona and Maryland… Read More »
Delta tests drag reduction technology
Delta Air Lines is testing drag reduction technology that has the potential to reduce emissions by making aircraft more aerodynamic…. Read More »
Air Canada Cargo boosts fleet, schedule
Air Canada Cargo continues to expand its freighter fleet and network, taking delivery of its third 767 and expanding cargo… Read More »
Alaska Airlines uses virtual reality for pilot training
Alaska Airlines is using customized virtual reality equipment in its pilot training program, making it easier for students to learn… Read More »
UPS to expand facilities at Ky. Hub
UPS is building a $220 million hangar at its hub in Louisville, Ky. UPS is also expanding training and health… Read More »
Newark, N.J., airport to open new terminal
The Newark-Liberty International Airport in New Jersey will inaugurate its new terminal tomorrow, opening 21 new gates and several lounges…. Read More »
An in-depth look at Joby’s air taxi plans
A CNBC video takes a close look at the air taxi plans of Joby Aviation, which counts Delta Air Lines… Read More »
Passengers can sign up for CLEAR in United Airlines app
United Airlines passengers can now sign up for the CLEAR expedited security service through United’s mobile app. CLEAR uses biometrics… Read More »
JetBlue, WINAIR partner in eastern Caribbean
JetBlue has inked an interline agreement with WINAIR, which is based in Sint Maarten, allowing passengers to book seamless travel… Read More »
Alaska Air Cargo commissions 2 freighter conversions
Alaska Air Cargo has contracted with Boeing to convert two 737-800 passenger aircraft for cargo use, for delivery in 2023… Read More »
Airlines boost pilot training initiatives
With demand for pilots increasing, airlines are taking unprecedented steps to get new pilots into their pipelines. United Airlines opened… Read More »
US airlines salute service members on Veterans Day
US airlines marked Veterans Day with special events and salutes to their ongoing programs for veterans and active service members…. Read More »
FedEx awards $10k grants to small businesses
FedEx’s Entrepreneur Fund has awarded $10,000 grants to 30 small businesses owned by veterans and people with disabilities. The businesses… Read More »