Southwest sponsors Denver vaccination event
Southwest Airlines partnered with the state of Colorado and Centura Health to sponsor Destination: Vaccination, a five-day event at Denver’s… Read More »
Seattle airport prepares to open renovated gates
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport will open the renovated North Satellite building by the end of June, with 12 improved gates. “For… Read More »
Alaska Airlines elite flyers gain benefits on American
Alaska Airlines’ highest ranking elite frequent flyers are now automatically added to the upgrade list on American Airlines domestic flights… Read More »
United Airlines leisure travel nearly at pre-pandemic level
United Airlines says demand for leisure travel is rebounding, with ticket sales approaching pre-pandemic levels. However, the airline stressed that… Read More »
A4A CEO, industry look towards summer travel season
Airlines for America President and CEO Nicholas Calio participated in a joint press event with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas,… Read More »
LAX opens new 15-gate concourse
The $1.7 billion expansion of Los Angeles International Airport’s Tom Bradley International Terminal has opened. The 4½-year West Gates construction… Read More »
American Airlines welcomes chief people officer
American Airlines has hired Mecole “Cole” Brown as chief people officer, where she will lead its People organization. “Cole has… Read More »
Delta to offer beer brewed for in-flight drinking
Starting Memorial Day weekend, Delta Air Lines will offer a new craft beer on domestic routes that is specifically brewed… Read More »
JetBlue unveils new premium cabin menu
JetBlue has unveiled new menus for the premium cabin on transatlantic and transcontinental flights. Mint passengers can choose among small… Read More »
American, Delta resume flights to Bonaire
American and Delta will resume flights to the island of Bonaire June 5, its first direct service flights from the… Read More »
United, Delta make elite status easier to obtain
United and Delta have made it notably easier to qualify for elite frequent flyer status this year. The airlines are… Read More »
Hawaiian hiring for summer as recovery continues
Since recalling all furloughed employees, Hawaiian Airlines looks to hire 400 employees in preparation for increased demand during the summer…. Read More »
A4A celebrates contributions of Asian American aviators
Airlines for America commemorated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by highlighting the stories of trailblazing Asian American aviators,… Read More »
Delta exec on her path from refugee to boosting others
As a girl in Somalia, Amal Yusuf saw aircraft as the carriers of deadly weapons fire and the source of… Read More »
Boeing sees opportunity to increase 737 Max production
Boeing is preparing to increase production of the 737 Max to up to 42 aircraft per month by the end… Read More »
Funds approved for San Antonio airport design work
The San Antonio City Council has agreed to allow officials to kickstart $1.35 million in design work on upgrades to… Read More »
Alaska exec talks sustainable fuel, alternative engines
Electric and hydrogen powered aircraft can eventually “play a strong role” on the short, regional flights Alaska Airlines operates to… Read More »
Alaska Airlines’ Horizon Air crew create birthday surprise
Employees of Alaska Airlines’ Horizon Air subsidiary made a four-year-old’s birthday flight memorable. The day included photos with the flight… Read More »
American Airlines expands Spain schedule
With Spain opening to vaccinated tourists June 7, American Airlines is expanding its scheduled flights to Madrid and Barcelona. Brian… Read More »
American starts premium airport service for families
American Airlines is offering a new service aimed at reducing travel stress for families. “Five Star Essentials,” which starts at… Read More »
Southwest Airlines’ video series captures lessons learned during COVID
Southwest Airlines debuted the first of a three-part video series chronicling its initial pandemic response, which focuses on efforts to… Read More »
Southwest employees pitch in for National Volunteer Month
As Southwest Airlines celebrated National Volunteer Month in April, crew members pitched in to plant trees, create cards for terminally… Read More »