Delta offers apprenticeships to trafficking survivors
One way Delta Air Lines aids in the fight against human trafficking is a partnership with Wellspring Living’s Women’s Academy,… Read More »
Canada suspends Caribbean flights, mandates quarantines
The Canadian government has suspended all flights to Mexico and Caribbean destinations until April 30 in a bid to curb… Read More »
Delta launches domestic digital identity test trial
Delta is launching a pilot program to expand biometric digital ID testing to domestic travelers to help provide a touchless… Read More »
Southwest sponsors Sundance Film Festival
Southwest is serving as the official airline of the Sundance Film Festival, which will be held virtually this year. Southwest… Read More »
Air Canada participates in employee testing project
Air Canada is among the companies participating in a pilot program that uses rapid COVID-19 testing to screen employees. “What… Read More »
Demand for Hawaii, beach travel remains strong
Beach-and nature-based destinations continue to perform well. “Hawaii demand is actually pretty darn strong,” said Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly,… Read More »
Airlines face additional furloughs without renewed relief
US Airlines have warned that thousands of employees face furloughs when the latest round of federal payroll support expires in… Read More »
TSA to enforce face coverings at all checkpoints
Beginning Tuesday, the Transportation Security Administration will require all travelers to wear face coverings at airport screening checkpoints. Passengers who… Read More »
A4A joins coalition letter opposing domestic testing
Airlines for America joined other travel and tourism industry groups urging against federal domestic testing requirements in a letter to… Read More »
More than half of pilots are unemployed or furloughed
More than half of airline pilots worldwide are no longer employed in cockpits, finds a survey conducted by aviation recruitment… Read More »
Southwest Airlines adds Fla., Hawaii routes
Southwest Airlines is adding four new routes, including an expansion of its new Miami service to Atlanta and Dallas Love… Read More »
Airlines lauded for LGBTQ nondiscrimination policies
Southwest, American and United Airlines, as well as UPS, were among the 767 companies that earned a top score of… Read More »
Delta helps travelers meet test requirements
Delta Air Lines is helping travelers meet COVID-19 testing requirements by aiding them in purchasing at-home tests, finding testing centers… Read More »
US airlines look toward air travel recovery
The six largest US airlines lost $34 billion in 2020 as they wait for a travel recovery whose timing will… Read More »
Pay-over-time travel booking increases during pandemic
While airlines and tour operators are offering flexible rebooking policies, the coronavirus pandemic has also boosted sales through finance companies… Read More »
Delta helps Gates Foundation donate unused ticket value
Rather than hold or request refunds for more than $100,000 in airline tickets, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation worked… Read More »
Mont. airport’s new terminal is on schedule
Construction of Missoula International Airport’s $67 million passenger terminal is proceeding on schedule and is currently under budget. Airport director… Read More »
Calif. airport sells coronavirus tests in vending machines
California’s Oakland International Airport is selling COVID-19 test kits in vending machines. Passengers have to return a saliva sample through… Read More »
Delta CEO discusses the importance of racial equity
Delta CEO Ed Bastian discussed the importance of addressing racial equity and Delta’s diversity efforts on the Harvard Business Review… Read More »
United launches pre-boarding testing program for Hawaii
Starting Feb. 1, United Airlines will allow travelers who provide a valid negative test result to handle document screening before… Read More »
Airports to demand passenger experience technology
A report estimates that airports will invest heavily in automated systems and technology that increases passenger experience by providing real-time… Read More »
Southwest aids anti-trafficking organization
Southwest Airlines is highlighting its partnership with Polaris, a nonprofit organization “leading a data-driven social justice movement to fight sex… Read More »
Storms impact flight schedules
Travelers are encouraged to monitor the status of upcoming flights ahead of two winter storms moving into the Midwest and… Read More »
United Airlines increases Denver-Fla. schedule
United Airlines plans to increase its service between Denver and Florida by more than a third between March and May…. Read More »
FedEx Ground CEO’s retirement spurs leadership changes
FedEx Ground CEO Henry Maier is retiring after 35 years with the company and will be succeeded by FedEx Freight… Read More »
Incoming Alaska Air CEO: Vaccines could lead recovery
Incoming Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci said he is “cautiously optimistic” that increased vaccine distribution will facilitate industry recovery efforts…. Read More »