American Airlines invests in improvements at N.C. hub
American Airlines plans to open up three additional gates at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport by the end of the year, expanding… Read More »
Air Canada notes rising domestic travel demand
Air Canada is “seeing steadily increasing bookings for the domestic, trans-border and Atlantic markets and to sun destinations for the… Read More »
Making history: Alaska Airlines’ first female base chief pilot
Hawaii native Kat Pullis is the first woman to serve as a base chief pilot for Alaska Airlines, leading its… Read More »
Alaska CEO discusses recovery, demand for leisure destinations
“One thing that we’ve done at Alaska has really been prudent how we deploy capacity — we’re trying to match… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Foundation awards $260K in grants
The Alaska Airlines Foundation has awarded $260,000 in LIFT Grants to 25 nonprofit organizations in five states that support education… Read More »
LaGuardia Airport Terminal B earns sustainability honor
Terminal B at New York City’s LaGuardia Airport has become the first in the world to obtain LEED v4 Gold… Read More »
United’s Boeing 777s, 767s ready for travel rebound
During the pandemic, United Airlines maintained its widebody fleet, and the aircraft will be crucial to the carrier’s plans as… Read More »
Alaska partners on aviation maintenance career pipeline
Alaska Airlines is collaborating with aviation services provider AAR on a program that will create a pipeline from aircraft maintenance… Read More »
Southwest to increase service from Texas capital
Southwest Airlines is adding a route between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and Oklahoma City and increasing service from Austin to four… Read More »
United phases out cargo flights as passenger volumes recover
United Airlines is phasing out its use of passenger aircraft for cargo-only flights due to the capacity demand for passenger… Read More »
Airlines encouraged by strong domestic recovery
Air passenger volume continues to increase and airline executives note continued momentum for recovery as domestic destinations receive strong demand…. Read More »
Former flight attendant honors 9/11 victims
Paul “Paulie” Veneto, a former United Airlines flight attendant, plans to push an airline beverage cart from Boston’s Logan Airport… Read More »
Portland, Ore. airport adds locally-sourced timber roof
Workers at Portland International Airport in Oregon are building a massive undulating roof using 3.3 million board feet of Douglas… Read More »
Supply constraints hit airports with jet fuel shortages
Increased demand for firefighting efforts, lack of pipeline bandwidth and insufficient truck drivers are contributing to an aviation fuel shortage… Read More »
Air Canada helps Olympic and Paralympic athletes “Fly Higher”
Air Canada has released a video commemorating Canada’s 2021 Olympic and Paralympic athletes. The airline is transporting more than 740… Read More »
American Airlines increases pilot hiring commitment
American Airlines plans to hire hundreds of pilots this year and next, increasing its previous commitments. “Though we were limited… Read More »
United expects record year for European travel in 2022
United Airlines expects its capacity to be higher in 2022 than in 2019, with a record year for European travel… Read More »
American, Southwest encouraged by rising travel demand
A jump in travel demand in the second quarter led to increased revenue for American and Southwest airlines as the… Read More »
A4A SVP to participate in U.S. Chamber Foundation event
Airlines for America Senior Vice President of Communications Rebecca Spicer will participate in an event hosted by the U.S. Chamber of… Read More »
House bills would require TSA health safety plans
The House has approved two pieces of legislation that would require the Transportation Security Administration to develop a plan to… Read More »
American Airlines ships vaccines to Guatemala
American Airlines flew three million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from Chicago to Guatemala on July 20, donating the… Read More »
San Diego airport opens cargo support building
The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority has opened a new Airline Support Building that serves as storage for cargo… Read More »