US airlines commemorate Juneteenth
United Airlines marked Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the US, with a flight operated entirely by… Read More »
Airlines add flights as Europe begins easing restrictions
The European Union has lifted travel restrictions for vaccinated Americans, and airlines adding flight capacity across the continent, especially to… Read More »
Southwest Airlines unveils “Freedom One” livery
Southwest Airlines has unveiled “Freedom One,” an aircraft decorated with American flag livery, a salute to the military and also… Read More »
Alaska expands its flights to American hubs
As Alaska Airlines adds new nonstop flights from Anchorage, Portland, Ore. and Austin, Texas, Vice President for Network and Alliances… Read More »
Delta returns to South Africa, restoring last Africa route
Delta Air Lines will resume service to Johannesburg, South Africa, Aug. 1, restoring the last of its interrupted African flights,… Read More »
Southwest Airlines adds 2 Puerto Rico routes
Southwest Airlines will add two new routes to Puerto Rico in November. The airline will fly to San Juan from… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines to resume Tahiti service
Hawaiian Airlines will resume service between Hawaii and Tahiti Aug. 7 under a deal between the state and the government… Read More »
Alaska aims to connect to American hubs
New nonstop flights Alaska Airlines has added from Anchorage, and others that are planned, aim “to add depth to the… Read More »
Pilot honors first flight with his father
Anselm Dewar, a captain for Envoy Air, an American Airlines regional subsidiary, made a special announcement on a June 5… Read More »
Airlines update weight data for FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration is requiring airlines to update their estimates of passengers’ weight. American Airlines, whose plan is the… Read More »
Airline app downloads rise 311% as travelers return
As travelers gear up for long-delayed vacations, downloads of airline apps were up 311% in May compared with May 2020…. Read More »
New demands spike airports’ interest in technology
Demand for more touch-free services and improved operations have accelerated airports’ interest in technology such as biometrics and customer feedback… Read More »
A4A exec outlines need to scale up sustainable aviation fuel
Airlines for America has pledged to have two billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel available by 2030, but it will… Read More »
American, CareNow partner to offer rapid COVID-19 testing
American Airlines is working with California-based CareNow clinics to offer onsite rapid or PCR COVID testing for passengers traveling to… Read More »
Alaska Airlines adds route from Phoenix to Idaho
Alaska Airlines is adding service from Phoenix to Boise, Idaho. The airline has also finalized its deal with the University… Read More »
Delta, UPS recognized for corporate citizenship
Points of Light has included Delta Air Lines and UPS among its “Civic 50” for 2021, honoring them for corporate citizenship and… Read More »
Reflecting on Juneteenth
Airlines for America join others around the nation in the celebration of the significance and importance of Juneteenth. The new… Read More »
Celebrating Southwest’s unique history on its 50th birthday
Southwest Airlines, the airline that debuted with about 1,000 employees and a dozen planes alongside print ads featuring hot pants… Read More »
FedEx delivers more than 1M vaccines to Mexico
FedEx Express delivered 1.35 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine to Mexico on June 15 in partnership with… Read More »
Miles4Migrants uses points to transport people in need
Miles4Migrants uses donated frequent flier miles, credit points and travel vouchers to transport people fleeing persecution, violence and poverty. Any… Read More »
Air Canada flights, miles are prizes in vaccine lottery
Air Canada has provided vacation packages, tickets and frequent flier miles as prizes in a lottery for Albertans who get… Read More »
American partners with cargo.one digital freight booking
American Airlines is the first US-based airline to partner with cargo.one, a European platform for booking and marketing air freight… Read More »