American regional carrier triples pay for pilots in July
Envoy Air, which operates regional American Airlines flights, will offer pilots triple pay for the month of July. “We are… Read More »
Southwest Airlines’ hedging program pays off
Southwest Airlines’ commitment to hedging the costs of jet fuel has paid dividends as prices have soared above $100 per… Read More »
FedEx continues Ukrainian relief flights
FedEx delivered 52 tons of medical relief supplies to Poland destined to help Ukrainian refugees, part of an ongoing partnership… Read More »
JetBlue employs artificial intelligence
JetBlue is employing artificial intelligence to provide dynamic input for scheduling and price setting. “Collaborating with FLYR, a pioneer of… Read More »
Air traffic hits post-pandemic high
The Transportation Security Administration screened 2.45 million passengers at airport checkpoints on June 24, the highest number since the pandemic… Read More »
Regional airlines are creatively finding new pilots
Regional airlines are boosting salaries, starting training academies and getting more creative about recruiting initiatives in an effort to hire… Read More »
US airlines request DOT meeting to prepare travel demand
US airlines continue to prioritize providing safe and reliable operations for passengers amid high demand this summer travel season. In… Read More »
A4A: Pride takes flight with US airlines
Airlines for America and its member airlines welcome Pride Month as an opportunity each year to share their support for… Read More »
Southwest Airlines spotlights LGBTQ+ allyship
In a series of videos celebrating Pride Month, Southwest Airlines spotlights ways LGBTQ+ employees see the company and their coworkers… Read More »
FedEx will photograph packages as delivery proof
FedEx will begin photographing packages on doorsteps to offer shippers proof of delivery. “This is something e-commerce merchants and customers… Read More »
Delta commits to eliminating bias in marketing
Delta Air Lines has adopted IBM’s “Advertising Fairness Pledge,” and will use the company’s artificial intelligence tool to search for… Read More »
US airlines ramp up hiring
US airlines are ramping up hiring across the industry. For example, the CEOs of Southwest Airlines and Air Canada offered… Read More »
US airlines encourage SCOTUS review of Calif. meal & rest break case
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to decide within days if it will hear an airline appeal on whether the… Read More »
Texas airport display spotlights foster children
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s “Heart Gallery” display spotlights children in foster care with portraits and works of art they have created… Read More »
JetBlue offers discounts on helicopter transfers
JetBlue is offering frequent flyer members discounts on Blade’s helicopter transfer service between Manhattan and John F. Kennedy International Airport… Read More »
A4A calls for meeting with DOT ahead of July 4th
US airlines continue to focus on providing a safe and reliable operation for passengers during a busy summer travel season…. Read More »
Delta’s WWII veterans’ trip creates memories
The tour Delta Air Lines arranged for World War II veterans in Normandy, France, alongside Delta employees who are veterans,… Read More »
Tenn. airport begins work on terminal expansion
The Chattanooga, Tenn., airport has begun construction on a $28 million expansion and renovation of its passenger terminal. “This project… Read More »
Boeing received record orders for freighters in 2021
Boeing scored a record-breaking 204 freighter orders in 2021, with Atlas Air and FedEx among the customers. Many orders were… Read More »
Airlines work to increase sustainable fuel production
Multiple airlines have announced sustainable fuel initiatives in recent weeks, and American, Delta, Alaska and United were among the airlines… Read More »
Airline hiring hits record high
Aviation industry hiring numbers are continuing to climb in 2022 with many airlines and other companies offering big incentives to… Read More »
Alaska Airlines, machinists’ union make contract deal
Alaska Airlines has reached agreement on a two-year contract extension with the union representing 5,300 gate agents, office employees, cargo… Read More »