United Airlines says travel demand will prevent layoffs
United Airlines informed its staff that it will not furlough when federal payroll aid expires in October. The airline cited… Read More »
IATA: Action required to reopen US-UK travel
IATA’s Director General Willie Walsh urged leaders to reopen the US and UK market, which have suffered “enormous economic and… Read More »
Alaska pilot welcomes 108-year-old grandmother on board
Alaska Airlines pilot Alex Reburn pulled out all the stops when he flew his 108-year-old grandmother from Sacramento, Calif., to… Read More »
TSA finalizes air cargo screening exemption
The Transportation Security Administration has finalized a policy that will allow businesses with approved security systems to opt out of… Read More »
Travel recovery drives 737 Max demand
The rebound in US air travel has increased demand for the Boeing 737 Max, enabling the company to sell close… Read More »
JetBlue resumes service from San Jose, Calif.
JetBlue Airways is resuming service from San Jose, Calif., to New York City and Boston. JetBlue is offering a daily… Read More »
United forms firm with sustainability focus
United Airlines has formed a venture capital company that will invest in clean energy technology and “developments and innovative technologies… Read More »
Delta flight features annular eclipse from 39K feet
A Delta A319-100 aircraft provided a unique perspective of the annular eclipse for a few dozen passengers this week. The… Read More »
Alaska adds flights from Portland, Ore.
Alaska Airlines will add new routes from Portland, Ore., in December. The flights will go to Tampa, Fla., and New… Read More »
Southwest adds cities, resumes Caribbean routes
Southwest Airlines is adding two new cities to its network with flights to Syracuse, N.Y., from Baltimore and Orlando, Fla.,… Read More »
Air Canada to recall 2,600 employees as demand rises
Air Canada will recall more than 2,600 employees back to work in June and July as it prepares for increased… Read More »
American Airlines invests in electric air taxi company
American Airlines is investing $25 million in Vertical Aerospace and plans to buy as many as 250 of the electric-powered… Read More »
American Airlines CEO attends flight attendant’s wedding
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker and Southwest Airlines flight attendant JacqueRae Sullivan received viral attention a year ago when a… Read More »
Canada to drop hotel quarantine for vaccinated citizens
Canada plans to begin relaxing its travel rules by dropping a mandatory, expensive hotel quarantine for citizens, permanent residents and… Read More »
CDC’s new travel advisory based on health threat levels
The CDC released updated pandemic guidance for international travelers with recommendations for unvaccinated and fully vaccinated people, according to USA Today and… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines boosts efforts of island “conservation dogs”
Hawaiian Airlines is providing free interisland travel through the end of 2021 for Conservation Dogs of Hawaiʻi, an organization that… Read More »
American Airlines to reopen premium Flagship Lounges
American Airlines plans to reopen its five Flagship Lounges for premium passengers this fall, starting with the Miami lounge, which… Read More »
Alaska CEO touts “dramatic” airline recovery
Alaska Airlines should return to profitability in the third quarter of 2021, said CEO Ben Minicucci, as vaccination has pushed… Read More »
Airline alliances call for international travel standards
The CEOs of the SkyTeam, Star Alliance and oneworld airline alliances called for common standards and digital health credentials that… Read More »
Southwest turns seat covers into soccer balls
Southwest Airlines’ “Repurpose with Purpose” program partnered with the Mexican company Balmex to turn leather seat covers into 1,500 hand-produced… Read More »
Southwest expands Max fleet amid travel recovery
Southwest Airlines has ordered 34 new Boeing 737 Max 7 planes for delivery next year. This latest order brings Southwest’s… Read More »
Alaska Airlines to fly between San Diego and Santa Barbara
Alaska Airlines will start service between San Diego and Santa Barbara June 17. The hour-long flight allows travelers to avoid… Read More »