Delta matches donations to veterans’ programs
To mark Veterans Day, Delta Air Lines is matching November mileage donations by its frequent flyers to two programs serving… Read More »
Atlanta airport poised to open new taxiway
The Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is finishing work on an $81.8 million end-around taxiway, which eliminates the need for aircraft… Read More »
Pittsburgh, Pa. airport begins work on cargo facility
Pittsburgh International Airport has broken ground on a cargo facility that will feature expanded temperature-controlled capacity. The facility, partially funded… Read More »
Mexico welcomes more than 15M international air travelers in 2022
Mexico welcomed 15.5 million international air passengers between January and September, up 61% from 2021 and 6% compared with the… Read More »
UPS develops logistics-as-a-service initiative
UPS is developing a logistics-as-a-service initiative, which CEO Carol Tome described as combining the assets of digital service offerings like… Read More »
United launches aircraft technician apprenticeship program
United announced the launch of Calibrate, a 36-month apprenticeship program that aims to train more than 1,000 new Aircraft Maintenance… Read More »
Alaska, Lyft team up for loyalty partnership program
By linking their Alaska Air Mileage Plan with their Lyft account, customers can now earn one mile for every $1… Read More »
United exec details sustainable fuel initiatives
United Airlines has invested more in sustainable aviation fuel than any airline worldwide, said Chief Sustainability Officer Lauren Riley. “When… Read More »
JetBlue moves to cloud-based data operations
JetBlue has moved its data operations from a physical warehouse to the cloud. “The goal was to enable access to… Read More »
Passenger traffic holds at level higher than 2019
Air travel demand has hit another post-pandemic high, as the number of passengers screened at airport checkpoints exceeded 2019 levels… Read More »
Air Canada resumes flights to Cuba, South America
Air Canada has resumed flights to Havana and Sao Paulo as well as Buenos Aires, Argentina. All three cities are… Read More »
Spartan College joins American’s pilot program
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology has become the third institution to partner with American Airlines’ Cadet Academy pilot training… Read More »
Delta makes travel more welcoming for flyers with autism
Delta Air Lines volunteers offer tours at airports in Atlanta and Minneapolis to help customers on the autism spectrum become… Read More »
UPS CEO Carol Tome on increasing density, holiday peak
UPS is achieving growth with less volume because of a conscious decision to “lean into the parts of the market… Read More »
FedEx expects moderate holiday season in 2022
FedEx does not expect package volume in this year’s holiday peak season to exceed last year’s, as the pandemic-induced e-commerce… Read More »
Southwest CEO: Leisure travel shift may not be “forever”
Leisure travel demand is showing longer uptick windows on this year’s calendar, said Southwest Airlines CEO Robert Jordan, but it… Read More »
United Airlines eyes electric aircraft opportunities
United Airlines is laying the groundwork for future fleets of electric powered regional aircraft and air taxis as the carrier… Read More »
United ramps up Australia service
United Airlines has begun service between San Francisco and Brisbane, giving the airline its largest presence ever in Australia, a… Read More »
American resumes flights to Chile, adds New Zealand route
American Airlines has resumed service between Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Santiago de Chile, which the airline also serves from… Read More »
Southwest focuses on restoring schedule
After expanding its network during the pandemic, Southwest Airlines is focusing on “putting the planes back that were already there,”… Read More »
US airlines see strong demand for holiday travel
US airline executives predict an especially strong holiday travel period this year. “We’re confident in the demand backdrop for the… Read More »
Air Canada upgrades passenger experience
Air Canada is upgrading the passenger experience with 25% more in-flight entertainment and upgraded dining on international flights and in… Read More »