United, American to vaccinate employees at O’Hare sites
American and United Airlines will begin offering COVID-19 vaccination to employees today at clinics inside Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, with… Read More »
Study finds low particulate levels onboard aircraft
Commercial aircraft cabins at altitude had the lowest levels of aerosol particulates in the air compared to restaurants, stores, homes,… Read More »
Southwest donates 7,500 tickets for medical travel
Southwest Airlines donated 7,500 roundtrip tickets to more than 75 non-profit hospitals and medical transportation organizations in the US, providing… Read More »
Aviation industry looks toward sustainable fuel future
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby looks toward the recovery of business travel while emphasizing the importance of sustainable fuels in… Read More »
San Francisco airport expansion plans adjusted
A $1 billion project to expand and upgrade San Francisco International Airport’s Terminal 3 has been halted indefinitely due to… Read More »
Delta moves toward final approval of LATAM joint venture
Delta Air Lines has received approval from the governments of Brazil and Uruguay for its joint venture with LATAM, which… Read More »
FedEx sets carbon-neutral goal
FedEx pledged to reach carbon-neutral operations by 2040 and will invest in initiatives across the company, including investing in alternative… Read More »
Hawaiian names exec chefs to oversee in-flight menus
Hawaiian Airlines has appointed the owners of Honolulu’s MW Restaurant and Artizen as executive chefs, in charge of in-flight menus…. Read More »
Air Canada consolidates regional flights under Jazz
Air Canada has consolidated all of its regional flight service after transferring operation of 25 Embraer 175s to Jazz Aviation…. Read More »
A4A CEO: Airlines still in “dire straits”
Airlines are “still struggling” and face a lengthy recovery, Airlines for America President and CEO Nicholas Calio explained before a… Read More »
Air ticket sales remain depressed
Travel agencies sold 58.9% fewer airline tickets in the past six weeks than they did during the same period in… Read More »
FAA approves Johnson & Johnson vaccine for aviation industry
Following the Food and Drug Administration’s emergency use authorization of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, the Federal Aviation Administration… Read More »
American frequent flyers can swap miles for COVID-19 tests
American Airlines frequent flyers can now redeem points for at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are offered through a partnership with… Read More »
American Airlines simulator designer discusses career path
For Stephanie Bixel, a meeting with an Air Force recruiter and an aptitude test led to training in electronic warfare… Read More »
Alaska Airlines’ completes first 737 Max 9 flight
Alaska Airlines’ first 737 Max 9 completed its first passenger flights following thorough testing and verification of its processes. The… Read More »
Delta hopes to bring all inactive pilots back by fall
Delta Air Lines plans to bring all of the 1,700 pilots on inactive status back to active duty by the… Read More »
FedEx, UPS begin shipping 3rd COVID-19 vaccine
FedEx and UPS have begun moving shipments of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine, which arrived at their hubs in… Read More »
Air cargo shippers rely on K-9s to sniff out explosives
Some airlines and shipping companies, including Atlas Air are turning to K-9s to sniff out explosives in cargo. With new… Read More »
US, Canada partner to lower aviation emissions
The US and Canada plan to coordinate policies on aviation and other modes of transportation with the shared goal of… Read More »
US, Canada partner to lower aviation emissions
The US and Canada plan to coordinate policies on aviation and other modes of transportation with the shared goal of… Read More »
Las Vegas tourist wins $302K on airport slot machine
A Texas woman won $302,000 on an airport slot machine while waiting for a Feb. 25 flight from Las Vegas…. Read More »
FAA to fine passenger $27K after face-covering altercation
The Federal Aviation Administration proposed a $27,500 fine for a passenger who struck a flight attendant after her travel partner… Read More »
Delta offers financial coaching for employees
Delta Air Lines is working with Atlanta-based Operation HOPE to provide financial coaching and tools to its employees. Delta also… Read More »
Southwest expands Fla. schedule from Milwaukee, Wis.
Southwest Airlines will offer weekly nonstop service from Milwaukee, Wis., to Sarasota, Fla., from April 17 through May 8. Southwest… Read More »
American adds 5 seasonal routes from Chicago
American Airlines will add five new seasonal routes this summer from its hub at Chicago O’Hare, with service to Billings,… Read More »
Airline CEOs talk sustainability with federal officials
Aviation executives, including the CEOs of American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines met Feb. 26 with top Biden… Read More »