Column: Travel rebound depends on reopening, not airlines
Airlines have quickly adapted and messaged their safety protocols, and the aviation industry has proactively worked to educate travelers on… Read More »
FedEx’s bulk delivery service gains from e-commerce boom
FedEx Freight Direct has handled increased volumes of bulky items stemming from the pandemic-fueled surge in e-commerce, especially in the… Read More »
Alaska Airlines resumes retrofit of 737s
Alaska Airlines is moving ahead on retrofitting the cabins of its Boeing 737s, a project that was suspended during the… Read More »
Airline revenue plunged 47% in 2020
US airlines’ revenue fell 47% in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to TradingPlatforms.com. Their total operating revenue dropped… Read More »
2 American flights affected by pipeline shutdown
American Airlines added stops to two long flights departing from Charlotte, N.C., due to a fuel shortage caused by the… Read More »
A4A, UK airlines encourage reopening US-UK air corridor
Airlines for America has joined US and UK airlines in a letter to US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and UK Transport… Read More »
Delta issues first ESG report
Delta Air Lines has released its first environmental, social and governance report, detailing its 2020 efforts to foster sustainability and… Read More »
American to debut new premium amenity kit
New designer amenity kits for premium passengers on American Airlines’ long haul flights include lip balms, lotions and scents as… Read More »
Alaska, Delta add service to Puerto Vallarta
Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines have added flights to Puerto Vallarta on Mexico’s Pacific coast from Seattle, Salt Lake… Read More »
American extends 9 summer routes
American Airlines has extended nine seasonal routes to Montana, Wyoming and Colorado into October. Routes in mountain states with access… Read More »
United adjusts India flight schedule
United Airlines will suspend flights between Chicago and New Delhi after May 31 and delay the launch of service between… Read More »
Air Canada CEO calls for international travel “reopening plan”
Air Canada President and CEO Michael Rosseau called on the Canadian government to “communicate and implement a reopening plan” for… Read More »
United, Delta add flights to reopened European countries
Delta and United have been quick to add flights to European countries that have reopened their borders to American tourists…. Read More »
Southwest expects to recall, hire flight attendants
Southwest Airlines will recall all flight attendants to work by June 1, and “anticipates hiring additional flight attendants to support… Read More »
CDC approves home tests for inbound international travelers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated guidance to allow inbound international air passengers to meet COVID-19 testing… Read More »
Delta to debut seasonal service to Croatia
Delta Air Lines will fly to Croatia for the first time this summer, adding seasonal service from New York City… Read More »
UPS exec on meeting pandemic, e-commerce demands
For UPS, the pandemic meant mobilizing to deliver protective gear, tests and vaccines, while also keeping employees safe and stepping… Read More »
United plans MileagePlus promotions, partnerships
Luc Bondar, the head of United’s MileagePlus program, said United is planning bonus promotions for later this year and will… Read More »
American’s new cargo system boosts analytics, efficiency
American Airlines’ new iCargo system came online last summer at a fortuitous time, increasing capacity for data analysis and providing… Read More »
Airlines adjust schedules to accommodate summer demand
Airlines continue to increase service to meet demand for domestic leisure travel, including service to Florida, national park destinations such… Read More »
Southwest releases 2020 social responsibility report
In its 2020 corporate social responsibility report, Southwest Airlines is linking its own goals for the first time to Sustainability… Read More »
FedEx sponsors European soccer competition
FedEx has signed on as sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, an annual soccer competition organized by the Union of… Read More »
Delta adds Puerto Rican university to pilot path program
Delta Air Lines has added Inter American University of Puerto Rico’s School of Aeronautics to its Propel Pilot Career Path… Read More »
A4A announces “Nuts and Bolts” award winners
Airlines for America has selected Bill Williams, FedEx manager of regulatory compliance/FAA, and Sergio Bustamante, Boeing director of engineering for… Read More »
Ill. airport begins $35M runway renovation
Quincy Regional Airport has broken ground on a $35 million runway renovation project. The construction, projected to be completed over… Read More »
Alaska Airlines shifts to sustainable water cartons
Alaska Airlines is replacing single-use plastic bottles with plant-based cartons from Boxed Water for its in-flight service. Alaska also encourages… Read More »