Air Canada gets approval to acquire Transat
The Canadian government has approved Air Canada’s plans to buy the airline Transat A.T. for $190 million, with Transport Minister… Read More »
Valentine’s Day flower deliveries are booming for UPS
This Valentine’s Day, UPS is adding 73 additional flights to help transport 91 million flowers — 21 million more than… Read More »
White House: “No decisions” on domestic travel restrictions
Ahead of a meeting with US airline executives, the Biden administration signaled that it has no current plans to require… Read More »
FedEx to give $5M to Black colleges
FedEx will give $5 million to four Historically Black Colleges and Universities, building on its existing partnerships with LeMoyne-Owen College,… Read More »
Airlines work to expand use of alternative fuels
Airlines are working toward expanded use of alternative fuels through investments and partnerships and are hoping for federal support from… Read More »
N. Atlantic flight path flexibility could save on fuel
With improved satellite technology offering better real-time data on aircraft, air traffic officials will allow carriers to dictate their own… Read More »
Airlines, labor leaders continue to oppose domestic testing mandate
Mandating a negative COVID-19 test for domestic flights would devastate the US airline industry, which has already been decimated by… Read More »
United Airlines resumes flying 737 Max
United Airlines resumed flying the Boeing 737 Max today, with two dozen flights scheduled from its hubs in Denver and… Read More »
Air Canada temporarily cuts US flights, lays off 1,500
Air Canada is temporarily laying off more than 1,500 additional employees and suspending service on 17 international routes, including flights… Read More »
Delta’s “Watch Tower” closely monitors vaccine shipments
Delta Air Lines’ “Vaccine Watch Tower” gives special attention to vaccine shipments, following each shipment from booking to delivery. “We… Read More »
Pandemic shrank US airline workforce by about 60K
The number of people employed by US airlines has rebounded slightly from its low in the fall of 2020 but… Read More »
Lawmakers propose extending airline payroll support
The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package proposal includes $14 billion for extended airline payroll support, $8 billion for airports and… Read More »
W.Va. airport set to begin $8.3M expansion project
Raleigh County Memorial Airport in Beaver, W.Va., has secured funding and will begin taking construction bids for an $8.3 million… Read More »
Mo. airport building inclusive play area
Kansas City International Airport is planning to build an inclusive children’s play area in the airport’s new terminal, which will… Read More »
American explains at-home COVID-19 testing process
American Airlines walks through the at-home COVID-19 testing process, which allows travelers who test negative to avoid quarantine requirements at… Read More »
Delta maintenance unit services first Trent 7000 engine
Delta Air Lines’ Miami maintenance center completed its first engine maintenance visit for a Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engine from a… Read More »
Delta CEO: Domestic testing mandate “horrible idea”
Requiring a negative COVID-19 test for domestic flights would be a “horrible idea for a lot of reasons,” Delta CEO… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines celebrates the Hawaiian language
Hawaiian Airlines is celebrating Hawaiian language month by teaching passengers how to order drinks in Hawaiian and partnering with native… Read More »
Miami airport saw cargo boom in 2020
The loss of capacity on suspended passenger flights led to a substantial decrease in air cargo volume in 2020 —… Read More »
Airlines promote anti-trafficking effort
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines aided the “It’s a Penalty” anti-trafficking campaign by airing its public awareness video on flights… Read More »
Canadian family showcases impact of airline cuts
Employees who commute long distances for sporadic work are among the hardest hit when airlines are forced to cut routes…. Read More »
Alaska Airlines airs “Safety Dance” video
Alaska Airlines aired its “Safety Dance” video, which originated as an internet feature, during the Super Bowl. It showcases 11… Read More »
Delta offering vaccines to Atlanta employees
Delta Air Lines will provide coronavirus vaccines starting today to employees at its Atlanta home base who are at least… Read More »
Furloughs anticipated without additional federal aid
Airline and labor leaders are urging lawmakers to take immediate action to protect airline employees’ jobs. “We strongly support the… Read More »
Panel: Pandemic didn’t dim inflight connectivity prospects
A panel of aviation and technology experts agreed that the coronavirus pandemic has not reduced the long-term viability of the… Read More »
Airport technology gets a push from pandemic
Airports are using technology such as artificial intelligence algorithms to analyze traffic patterns and reassess the effectiveness of signage and… Read More »