Airlines offer digital customer service
Pandemic-era emphasis on touchless service and the need to offer more flexibility with staff at a premium has led to… Read More »
United videos highlight Black golfers, HBCU initiative
United Airlines has tapped golf influencer Roger Steele for a four-part video series highlighting Black golfers as part of United’s… Read More »
Delta exec, staffer on NYC’s LaGuardia Airport
From her first incoming flight as a flight attendant 37 years ago to the recent inauguration of a sparkling new… Read More »
United “challenged” by air traffic staffing
Unless the air traffic control system adds enough staffing, US aviation “will remain challenged this summer and beyond,” a United… Read More »
Air Canada suspends pet travel in cargo holds
Air Canada will not accept new requests for pets to travel as baggage until Sept. 12 due to congestion, delays… Read More »
FAA awards $1B in infrastructure grants to 85 airports
The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded almost $1 billion in funding from the 2021 infrastructure bill to 85 airports to… Read More »
Biden nominates Denver airport CEO to head FAA
President Joe Biden has nominated Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington to head the Federal Aviation Administration. Prior to his… Read More »
Southwest pilot duo enjoys Father’s Day flight
A father and son who are both Southwest Airlines pilots enjoyed their first flight together in the flight deck on… Read More »
Australia removes pandemic travel restrictions
Australia has lifted COVID-19 travel restrictions as of July 6. “Removing these requirements will not only reduce delays in our… Read More »
Vaccine transport has permanently impacted UPS’ operations
Demand for COVID-19 vaccines, many of which demand cold-chain storage, have lifted the fortunes of UPS’ health care operations, which… Read More »
Renowned wine consultant joins American Airlines
Wine journalist and consultant Julia Coney, founder of Black Wine Professionals, is now curating wine pairings for American Airlines’ flight… Read More »
Federal nod clears way for Hawaiian’s satellite internet
The Federal Communications Commission has given SpaceX approval to provide StarLink satellite internet on moving vehicles such as aircraft and… Read More »
Air Canada policies help minimize airport congestion
Air Canada is working to minimize airport congestion by increasing minimum connection times and scheduling more flights outside peak hours…. Read More »
Farnborough: Boeing to showcase sustainable investments
As Boeing prepares for the Farnborough International Airshow, the company is highlighting the role of sustainable aviation fuel as electrification… Read More »
Mont. airport expands to accommodate tourists, locals
Glacier Park International Airport is working on a $115 million expansion to prepare for a sustained increase in tourism as… Read More »
Southwest to increase Hawaii interisland flights
Southwest Airlines plans to nearly double its interisland flight schedule in Hawaii by the fall. The airline plans to operate… Read More »
FedEx, eBay offer competitive shipping to Asian Pacific region sellers
FedEx Express is partnering with eBay to allow eBay sellers in the Asia Pacific region to easily access FedEx shipping… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines resumes service to New Zealand
The first Hawaiian Airlines flight to touch down in New Zealand since service was suspended two years ago was greeted… Read More »
US airlines to offer gender-neutral ticketing
All Airlines for America member airlines have committed to update ticketing systems by 2024 to allow passengers to book tickets… Read More »
Holiday weekend travel notches pandemic-era record
According to the Transportation Security Administration, more than 9 million people were screened at airport checkpoints over the holiday weekend,… Read More »
Pilot writes note to tooth fairy for young traveler
United Airlines Captain Josh Duchow wrote a note to the tooth fairy after a young passenger lost a tooth during… Read More »
Delta CEO promises ongoing efforts to fight disruptions
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian apologized for flight disruptions in a letter to customers and promised ongoing efforts to… Read More »