American, Delta note rebounding premium cabin revenue
Premium cabin revenue is recovering faster than economy cabins, despite the continued downturn in business travel, Delta and American executives… Read More »
American, Southwest keep alcohol service suspended
American and Southwest Airlines are delaying plans to resume selling alcoholic beverages in economy cabins, citing the increase in “disturbing”… Read More »
Airlines pay tribute to service members on Memorial Day
US airlines marked Memorial Day by paying tribute to fallen heroes with ceremonies, an airport exhibit and remembrances honoring their… Read More »
FAA releases final rule on pilot records database
The Federal Aviation Administration has released a final rule that requires air carriers and other operators to report their pilots’… Read More »
Salt Lake City airport open but major work remains
The new Salt Lake City International Airport opened up last September to a muted reception due to the pandemic, but… Read More »
American Airlines offers inflight learning options
American Airlines will offer passengers the opportunity to learn while flying starting June 1. The airline is adding Rosetta Stone… Read More »
United’s Munoz reflects on background, industry trends
Oscar Munoz, United Airlines’ executive chairman and its former CEO, spoke in an interview about his immigrant background, upgrading first… Read More »
Air Canada CEO calls for reopening international travel
Domestic flights will lead demand in Canada this summer, said Michael Rousseau, president and CEO of Air Canada. Restarting international… Read More »
Southwest CEO discusses network plans
Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly said he expects the airline to acquire more aircraft to resume flights that were suspended… Read More »
A4A SVP details layers of protection, holiday travel tips
Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, A4A’s Rebecca Spicer detailed the multiple layers of protection US airlines have in place, such… Read More »
American flight attendant fueled by personal interaction
American Airlines flight attendant Ankit Patel was led to his career, which began as a customer service agent, by a… Read More »
Delta employees raise $1M for breast cancer research
Delta Air Lines employees and customers recently raised $1 million for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in 2020. Allison Ausband,… Read More »
FAA report reveals spike in unruly behavior
Reports of violent behavior in airports and on aircraft have doubled in the past month despite stepped up enforcement, reported… Read More »
Southwest debuts Colleen C. Barrett Institute
Southwest Airlines has launched the Colleen C. Barrett Institute, honoring the former president and chief operating officer who helped shape… Read More »
American, JetBlue flyers can earn in either program
American Airlines and JetBlue Airways frequent flyers can now earn points or miles traveling on either airline. The partnership is… Read More »
United offers pilots 13 hours of pay for vaccination
United Airlines is encouraging COVID vaccinations by offering 10 to 13 hours of additional pay to pilots who provide proof… Read More »
Alaska’s AI tools help dispatchers plan sustainable course
Alaska Airlines is pioneering a system that uses artificial intelligence to help dispatchers make better decisions about which flight routes… Read More »
A4A SVP offers tips for travelers ahead of Memorial Day
A4A Senior Vice President Rebecca Spicer offered tips for travelers taking to the skies this holiday weekend. Spicer stressed the… Read More »
Southwest sponsors Denver vaccination event
Southwest Airlines partnered with the state of Colorado and Centura Health to sponsor Destination: Vaccination, a five-day event at Denver’s… Read More »
Seattle airport prepares to open renovated gates
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport will open the renovated North Satellite building by the end of June, with 12 improved gates. “For… Read More »
Alaska Airlines elite flyers gain benefits on American
Alaska Airlines’ highest ranking elite frequent flyers are now automatically added to the upgrade list on American Airlines domestic flights… Read More »
United Airlines leisure travel nearly at pre-pandemic level
United Airlines says demand for leisure travel is rebounding, with ticket sales approaching pre-pandemic levels. However, the airline stressed that… Read More »
A4A CEO, industry look towards summer travel season
Airlines for America President and CEO Nicholas Calio participated in a joint press event with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas,… Read More »
LAX opens new 15-gate concourse
The $1.7 billion expansion of Los Angeles International Airport’s Tom Bradley International Terminal has opened. The 4½-year West Gates construction… Read More »
American Airlines welcomes chief people officer
American Airlines has hired Mecole “Cole” Brown as chief people officer, where she will lead its People organization. “Cole has… Read More »
Delta to offer beer brewed for in-flight drinking
Starting Memorial Day weekend, Delta Air Lines will offer a new craft beer on domestic routes that is specifically brewed… Read More »