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 »
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 »