US airlines look toward summer travel, anticipate continued recovery
US airlines are planning domestic capacity for May equal to 76% of the schedules they flew in May 2019, with… Read More »
Alaska forges agreement to support sustainable fuel
Alaska Airlines has signed an agreement with SkyNRG Americas to support the company’s production of sustainable aviation fuel. The airline… Read More »
Calif., Taiwan airports make Hawaii testing arrangement
In addition to its arrangements with airlines, Hawaii has reached agreements with airports in Ontario, Calif., and Taiwan that allow… Read More »
Air Canada extends Caribbean, Mexico suspension
With government restrictions unchanging, Air Canada will continue its suspension of flights to Mexico and the Caribbean through May. The… Read More »
American, Alaska execs on winning customer loyalty
In separate interviews, Rick Elieson, president of American’s AAdvantage program, and Elliott Pesut, director of marketing at Alaska Airlines, discuss… Read More »
Delta to resume snack and drink service
Delta Air Lines will bring back snack and beverage service April 14, with canned cocktails as well as soft drinks… Read More »
American plans 90% domestic capacity this summer
American Airlines plans to operate more than 90% of the domestic schedule and 80% of the international capacity it flew… Read More »
CDC middle-seat report did not account for face coverings, layers of protection
A new CDC report concluding that blocking middle seats on aircraft could reduce coronavirus transmission did not consider safety measures… Read More »
EU health pass could benefit airlines
EU officials say the COVID-19 health passport under development can be used by airlines as well as immigration officials. “[A]n… Read More »
Texas airport upgrading 2 runways
Amarillo International Airport is beginning work on the reconstruction of two runways. The Federal Aviation Administration is fully funding the… Read More »
JetBlue announces new executive appointments
JetBlue Airways has announced several executive appointments. Dave Fintzen, currently vice president of investor relations, will be promoted to a… Read More »
American Airlines reports positive cash flow
American Airlines announced its cash flow turned positive in March. However, the airline’s revenue for the quarter is expected to… Read More »
JetBlue expands codeshare partnership with Qatar Airways
JetBlue Airways plans to expand its codeshare partnership with Qatar Airways to cover more Qatar Airways routes linking the capital… Read More »
Survey: Many aviation companies foresee continued recovery in 2021
More than half of aviation companies expect moderate growth this year and approximately 47% say business has returned to pre-pandemic… Read More »
Bringing American’s planes “out of hibernation”
At American Airlines’ maintenance facility in Tulsa, Okla., technicians are hard at work bringing aircraft “out of hibernation” with the… Read More »
Aircraft cabin design award taps productivity space
The Crystal Cabin Awards for innovative aircraft cabin designs recognized designs that include exercise space, swivel chairs, seat gadgets and… Read More »
United Airlines launches Eco-Skies Alliance program
United Airlines announced its “Eco-Skies Alliance,” a partnership with more than a dozen global corporations to collectively purchase nearly 3.4… Read More »
Air Canada to get C$5.9B government aid package
Air Canada will receive about C$5.9 billion in cash and loans from the Canadian government, which will buy around C$500… Read More »
Kansas City airport announces artworks for new terminal
Kansas City International Airport has named four public art projects that will adorn the new $1.5 billion terminal now under… Read More »
TSA allows full-size sunscreen containers in carry-ons
The Transportation Security Administration is now allowing air passengers to carry full-size containers of sunblock in their carry-on luggage. Passengers… Read More »
Idaho airport unveils terminal renovation design
Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport has unveiled the design for its upcoming $49.2 million terminal renovation. The project is supported by two… Read More »
Delta partners with new W.Va. maintenance tech program
Delta Air Lines Technical Operations is partnering with a new aviation maintenance program being launched by Marshall University and Mountwest… Read More »
Southwest to take off from IAH; Santa Barbara, Calif.
Southwest Airlines will begin serving Santa Barbara, Calif., this week with five daily nonstop flights. The airline also resumed service… Read More »
Alaska Airlines increases presence in San Francisco
Alaska Airlines’ plans to open a lounge at San Francisco International Airport builds on its growing presence at the airport… Read More »
All-women flight crew inspires girls to pursue aviation
United Airlines recently celebrated the efforts of an all-women flight crew to inspire more young girls to consider an aviation… Read More »
A4A: Health credential could expedite travel experience
A digital health credential “is really just digitizing a little piece of paper that has your vaccine information on it,”… Read More »