New JetBlue aircraft feature upgraded seat fabric
JetBlue’s new A220 aircraft will feature seatback and headrest padding made from Ultraleather Promessa AV, which feels like leather and… Read More »
N.J. airport terminal project progresses
A plan is in place to replace Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, and a parking… Read More »
Airlines to accommodate additional flights to Super Bowl
Southwest and American are adding extra nonstop flights between Kansas City and Tampa, Fla., to accommodate Kansas City Chiefs fans… Read More »
UPS sells trucking subsidiary for $800M
UPS has sold UPS Freight, a trucking subsidiary that mostly hauls industrial cargo, to Canadian company TFI International for $800… Read More »
Delta appoints first chief health officer
Delta Air Lines has named Dr. Henry Ting to the new position of chief health officer, who CEO Ed Bastian… Read More »
United Airlines launches digital portal to upload test data
United Airlines has launched a digital portal that will enable passengers to upload COVID-19 tests and vaccination proof, as well… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines starts up testing program
Hawaiian Airlines has launched its Pre-Clear program, which allows passengers to bypass the islands’ quarantine requirements by presenting negative COVID-19… Read More »
Alaska Airlines looks at new travel experience
Alaska Airlines provided customers with tips on the new travel experience, including using the airline’s smartphone application for a touch-free… Read More »
US airlines implement DOT service animal rules
Southwest Airlines has joined other US carriers in allowing only trained dogs to qualify as service animals starting March 1…. Read More »
Delta to recall 400 pilots by summer
Delta Air Lines plans to bring 400 pilots back to active status by summer, a move the airline said was… Read More »
Airlines offer flexibility for upcoming winter storms
Airlines are offering passengers complimentary rebooking flexibility as much of the nation is expected to feel the effects of two… Read More »
Fighting human trafficking in Hawaii
Southwest Airlines is highlighting the work of Ho’ola Na Pua, an organization that fights human trafficking in Hawaii. The organization… Read More »
Boeing sets plan for aircraft to accept 100% biofuel
Boeing recently unveiled its plan for ensuring all the aircraft it manufacturers from 2030 onward can operate on 100% “neat”… Read More »
Denver airport begins planning for additional runway
Denver International Airport officials have begun the planning and financing process that they hope will culminate in the construction of… Read More »
Air Canada plans seasonal service to Cairo
Air Canada aims to offer seasonal service between Montreal and Cairo starting June 17. The airline is awaiting final government… Read More »
American Airlines adds service between Athens, New York
American Airlines will begin service between Athens, Greece, and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport on June 3. The… Read More »
Alaska Airlines’ approach to the 737 Max
Pricing opportunity, aircraft retirements accelerated by the coronavirus epidemic and longtime support for a hometown manufacturer all factored into Alaska… Read More »
United CEO addresses employee vaccination plan
In an employee town hall last week, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said, “The worst thing that I believe I… Read More »
A4A CEO: US airlines “welcome” federal mask mandate
Airlines for America President and CEO Nicholas Calio expressed appreciation for “the Biden Administration’s decision to implement a federal face-covering… Read More »
FAA taking input to shape aircraft noise policies
The Federal Aviation Administration is taking stakeholder input regarding aircraft noise research projects and future noise policy. In its request… Read More »
Unused frequent flyer rewards may help refugees
Travelers who aren’t utilizing frequent flyer miles, credit card points and other rewards but don’t want them to go to… Read More »
Southwest details schedules for new Calif. service
Southwest Airlines will launch service from Santa Barbara and Fresno, Calif., due to start in April. Southwest will fly nonstop… Read More »
Alaska Air adds former FAA chief to its corporate board
Alaska Air Group has added Daniel Elwell, who has been deputy and acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, to… Read More »
Air Canada will resume flying 737 Max Feb. 1
Air Canada plans to resume flying the Boeing 737 Max on Feb. 1. The airline has 24 of the jets… Read More »
American Airlines to sell its onboard wines online
American Airlines is expanding its prestigious Flagship wine program into an online program, Flagship Cellars, that makes its onboard wines… Read More »
Southwest makes plans to vaccinate employees
Southwest Airlines is working with third-parties to develop its COVID-19 employee vaccination plan. The airline will be covering administrative costs… Read More »