Alaska exec: Qatar partnership, Oneworld go hand in hand
Alaska Airlines’ membership in the Oneworld alliance opens new opportunities with Qatar Airways, said Nathaniel Pieper, Alaska’s senior vice president… Read More »
Delta adds health focus to technology initiatives
Delta’s technology focus shifted in 2020 to enabling touchless travel and employee testing in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Molly… Read More »
FedEx, UPS deliver on vaccine promises
Cargo carriers FedEx and UPS continue to deliver vaccines as requested by federal, state and local officials. Observers note that… Read More »
Airlines make employee vaccination plans
JetBlue Airways has begun offering the COVID-19 vaccines to crew members and American is gearing up a voluntary vaccination program.
Airlines enhance security measures for D.C.-bound flights
This week, the Federal Aviation Administration announced more stringent enforcement against passengers who “assault, threaten, intimidate, or interfere with a… Read More »
Airlines support Biden’s face covering mandate
Airlines for America announced support for President-elect Joe Biden’s plan to require masks for air passengers, encouraging him to apply… Read More »
Delta adds execs in international, strategy, cargo posts
Delta Air Lines has hired former Bombardier CEO Alain Bellemare as Delta’s president of international business, and named Michelle Horn… Read More »
Alaska Airlines plans N.Y.-San Diego service
Alaska Airlines will add nonstop service between New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and San Diego. The route… Read More »
Air Canada cuts capacity 25%, lays off 1,700
Air Canada is cutting passenger capacity by an additional 25% and laying off 1,700 workers, as well as 200 more… Read More »
American adds Carolina routes
American Airlines is adding service in March between Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and North Carolina’s Fayetteville Regional Airport. The airline… Read More »
United plans 737 Max relaunch, delays JFK return
United Airlines will relaunch the 737 Max with 24 departures Feb. 11, growing to 32 daily flights by the end… Read More »
Alaska Airlines blocks middle seats in premium economy
Alaska Airlines will continue to block middle seats in premium economy class through May 31.
UPS to make drone deliveries, join Verizon’s 5G partnership
UPS Flight Forward and Verizon’s Skyward are planning to enable deliveries via drone in a Florida retirement community. UPS and… Read More »
Delta deploys cleanliness “ambassadors”
Delta Air Lines’ Global Cleanliness division is deploying a team of “clean ambassadors” who will audit cleaning processes and procedures… Read More »
FAA orders “zero tolerance” for disruptive air passengers
Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Steve Dickson has ordered the agency to take a “zero tolerance policy” against passengers disrupting airline… Read More »
JetBlue unveils interior of new Airbus A220-300
JetBlue has unveiled its new Airbus A220-300 after taking delivery of the first one in December. The aircraft features improved,… Read More »
FedEx partners with GM on electric vans
FedEx will be the first customer for General Motors’ new subsidiary, BrightDrop, which will supply electric vans and fleet-management services…. Read More »
DC-7B joins Delta Flight Museum
The last DC-7B to have flown for Delta Air Lines has made its way home to Atlanta. The 1957 vintage… Read More »
Air Canada to suspend routes due to decreased demand
Air Canada continues to reduce schedules as travel demand remains depressed. Routes the airline has suspended range from Atlantic Canada… Read More »
Atlas Air to buy the last 747s ever built
Atlas Air, which operates the world’s largest 747 fleet, will buy the last four Boeing will build, scheduled for delivery… Read More »
American, JetBlue partnership will move ahead
The partnership between American Airlines and JetBlue Airways will move forward following regulatory review, as the airlines agreed to slot… Read More »
US to require negative tests for international fliers
The Centers for Disease Control said that travelers entering the US on international flights will be required to present a… Read More »