Southwest CEO cites high summer travel demand
Southwest CEO Bob Jordan credited record operating performance for sustaining Southwest Airlines through the busy summer travel period. Jordan says… Read More »
American gives $1.2M in scholarships to staff dependents
The American Airlines Foundation has awarded more than $1.2 million in scholarships to 452 students in eight countries who are… Read More »
Alaska Airlines sponsors “aloha shirt day”
Alaska Airlines celebrated its Hawaiian connection by sponsoring “aloha shirt day” at a San Francisco Giants game. “We wanted to… Read More »
Delta celebrates 65 years of service to Mexico
Delta Air Lines is celebrating 65 years of service between the US and Mexico. In addition to operating its own… Read More »
FAA rule would require second barrier protecting cockpits
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed new rules, required by a 2018 law, that would require new commercial aircraft to… Read More »
JetBlue appoints technology exec
JetBlue Airways has named Jason Lenhart vice president for technology. Lenhart, who began his career as a programmer at Lockheed… Read More »
FedEx interns assemble disaster relief kits
More than 100 FedEx interns have been assembling hygiene kits for the International Medical Corps, which aids families affected by… Read More »
Travel agents see surge in air travel demand
Data released by Airlines Reporting Corporation shows a significant rise in average ticket prices for air travel, a sign of… Read More »
NASA competition focuses on clean aviation energy
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has made clean aviation energy the focus of its 2022 Blue Skies competition. NASA… Read More »
$34M in federal funds going to 2 Hawaiian airports
The Department of Transportation is sending $34 million to Hawaii for upgrades to runways and taxiways at two airports. Daniel… Read More »
United Airlines adds flights for college football games
United Airlines has added 120 flights to its fall schedule to accommodate college football fans. “We’re flying nonstop to some… Read More »
American opens expanded Admirals Club at LaGuardia
American opened the second phase of its new Admirals Club at LaGuardia Airport on Tuesday, after opening the first phase… Read More »
Charlotte Airport to debut terminal expansion
This week, Charlotte Douglas International Airport will open its new 90,000-square-foot expansion of the existing main terminal, which first opened… Read More »
Alaska Airlines hires identical twin pilots
One of Alaska Airlines’ recent hires gave them a double take: pilots who are identical twin brothers. The Nigerian-born brothers… Read More »
Southwest Airlines celebrates Shark Week
Southwest Airlines celebrated its entertainment partnership with Discovery by hosting a Shark Week flight featuring trivia at the gate and… Read More »
Lawmakers propose raising pilots’ retirement age
Two Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation that would raise the mandatory retirement age for commercial pilots from 65 to 67.
Texas airport adds abstract mural
El Paso International Airport has unveiled an abstract mural that took artist Ricardo Chavarria 33 days to paint in the… Read More »
Military ID cards now accepted by airport security
The military’s Common Access Cards now work as travel identification at the Transportation Security Administration’s airport screening checkpoints. The new… Read More »
Aviation camp includes tour of Hawaiian hangar
The Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals is bringing its Aerospace Career Education camp to Honolulu for a five-day experience that… Read More »
Atlanta airport remains world’s busiest
Airports Council International has published its 2021 airport traffic data, confirming that Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport reclaimed the title of… Read More »
Southwest Airlines partners with Help Heal Veterans
Southwest Airlines’ Repurpose with Purpose recycling program partnered with Help Heal Veterans and the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools to challenge… Read More »
Business travel makes slow comeback, shifts character
Airline executives say business travel is coming back slowly but has not reached 2019 levels and the mix of business… Read More »
JetBlue premium travelers get new Mediterranean menu
Starting Aug. 1, premium JetBlue passengers will enjoy Mediterranean-inspired dishes from a new menu curated by the chefs from New… Read More »
Air Canada and United plan to expand partnership
United Airlines and Air Canada plan to deepen their partnership by expanding code sharing arrangements, coordinating schedules and policies and… Read More »
Delta gives children a first look at pro baseball
Delta Air Lines offered people with season tickets to New York and Atlanta Major League Baseball games the chance to… Read More »
TSA expands use of Credential Authentication Technology
The Transportation Security Administration is expanding Credential Authentication Technology, which allows security agents to confirm a passenger’s reservation as well… Read More »