United, Air Canada recognized for cleanliness, safety
The Airline Passenger Experience Association and SimpliFlying have awarded United Airlines and Air Canada the program’s highest Diamond certification for… Read More »
Traveler Sentiment & Influences: How We Feel About Travel Now
Given the rapidly evolving state of travel around the world, it’s been tough to stay informed and ahead of shifting… Read More »
Enrollment at flight schools flourishes despite pandemic
A number of flight schools throughout the US have reported surprisingly strong enrollment numbers that are equal to or even… Read More »
New aviation museum in the works in Ky.
Construction has begun on the Aviation Heritage Park Museum in Bowling Green, Ky., which will serve as an educational center… Read More »
American pilot shares career journey, 737 Max return
Capt. Peter Gamble shared about how the airline industry shaped his career and interests, leading to his role on the… Read More »
United Airlines adds flights to Panama City, Fla.
United Airlines will launch a new route March 4 between Washington, D.C., and Panama City, Fla., adding to the trend… Read More »
JetBlue extends service suspension
JetBlue Airways suspended service to Albuquerque, N.M.; Burlington, Vt.; Portland, Ore., and Minneapolis/St. Paul this week, with plans to resume… Read More »
Delta seeks to raise awareness of human trafficking
In recognition of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention month, Delta presented an interview with Catherine Chen, CEO of Polaris,… Read More »
Alaska adds new top status for its most frequent flyers
Alaska Airlines is adding a new top elite frequent-flyer status for passengers who earn 100,000 miles in a year. MVP… Read More »
Southwest Airlines celebrates 50th anniversary in 2021
As Southwest Airlines celebrates 50 years in business in 2021, the airline will “share some of our more compelling and… Read More »
FAA warns of consequences for unruly behavior
The Federal Aviation Administration is prepared to take a tough stance against passengers who violate rules and exhibit unruly behavior… Read More »
Airlines now collecting federal tax on freight, tickets
Federal excise taxes on passenger tickets and air cargo, suspended as part of the coronavirus relief bill passed last March,… Read More »
FAA chief issues warning against disrupting flights
Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Steve Dickson warned that the agency “will pursue strong enforcement action against anyone who endangers the… Read More »
Atlanta airport awards $56M contract for gate construction
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has awarded a $56 million contract for construction of five new gates. The project will also… Read More »
Dallas airport is a sustainability leader
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is the first to achieve the new 4+ level in Airports Council International’s Airport Carbon Accreditation… Read More »
American’s fleet comprised of Boeing, Airbus aircraft
Before the 2013 merger with US Airways, American Airlines operated almost exclusively Boeing aircraft, as well as some McDonnell Douglas… Read More »
N.J. hospital shares how FedEx, UPS facilitate vaccine delivery
Coronavirus vaccine deliveries are eagerly anticipated and require a lot of planning, according to officials at University Hospital in Newark,… Read More »
737 Max to play long-term role in Alaska Airlines fleet
Alaska Airlines will take delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max later this month and looks to add others as… Read More »
Airline employees receive aid, prepare to be recalled
Some of the 17,500 American Airlines employees who were involuntarily furloughed last October are receiving paychecks due to the December… Read More »
US airlines align policies with DOT service animal rule
American, United, Delta, Alaska, JetBlue and Hawaiian Airlines will allow only trained dogs to fly in aircraft cabins as service… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines looks back on a year of giving
In 2020 Hawaiian Airlines employees volunteered 6,506 hours to community organizations and organized about $144,500 in donations of cash and… Read More »
Airports continue opening COVID-19 testing sites
Airports continue to increase the availability of COVID-19 testing for air passengers, with airports in Cleveland and Palm Springs, Calif.,… Read More »