United CEO backs vaccine passports, employee mandate
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby expressed support for mandatory vaccinations, advocating that corporations should lead the way to a post-pandemic… Read More »
A4A congratulates new DOT, DHS secretaries
Airlines for America congratulated Pete Buttigieg on his confirmation to be secretary of the Department of Transportation, and Alejandro Mayorkas… Read More »
Okla. airport’s terminal project on schedule
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport’s modernization effort is on schedule, with a new baggage claim area set for completion in April…. Read More »
Airlines offer passengers flexibility during snowstorm
More than 1,000 flights were impacted Feb. 1 as a snowstorm hit the East Coast, with more snow expected. Airlines… Read More »
Southwest among world’s most admired companies
Southwest Airlines was among Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies for 2021. “The hospitality our employees provide—from gestures big to small—does… Read More »
American shares about inclusivity and equality efforts
American Airlines shared an article written by MIA Control Center Manager, Brittney Portes, who detailed the efforts she and her… Read More »
Air Canada resumes 737 Max operations
The Boeing 737 Max 8 has returned to service for Air Canada, with 24 of the aircraft in its fleet… Read More »
Alaska highlights ground service worker
Alaska Airlines featured Travion Smith, a Seattle ground service agent for Alaska Airlines’ Horizon Air affiliate and discussed the significance… Read More »
Delta spotlights diversity initiatives
In marking Black History Month, Delta Air Lines is highlighting efforts to increase diversity within the company, such as reducing… Read More »
Airlines, unions welcome federal mask mandate
Airlines and aviation unions welcomed the new federal mask mandate, which authorizes the Transportation Security Administration to enforce compliance with… Read More »
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 »