American hosts aviation career day for girls
American Airlines partnered with Oklahoma State University-Tulsa to host Girls in Aviation Day at Tulsa International Airport. A group of… Read More »
Oklahoma City gets new Southwest, Delta routes
Southwest Airlines has launched service between Oklahoma City and San Antonio, Texas, as well as seasonal service between Syracuse, N.Y.,… Read More »
Travel industry coalition calls for lifting pandemic restrictions
A coalition of travel-industry groups, including Airlines for America, in a letter urged federal officials to end predeparture testing requirements… Read More »
American’s new 787s to have more premium seats
American Airlines’ new 787s will reportedly feature 60% more premium cabin seats than current configurations. American has 12 Dreamliners on… Read More »
United to hire 1K employees
United Airlines hired 700 employees for its Chicago-based operations and it plans to fill another 1,000 more positions, including flight… Read More »
UPS, Atlas Air receive Boeing’s final 747s
UPS has taken delivery of its last 747, which joins the fleet based at the company’s Worldport hub in Louisville,… Read More »
American Airlines extends Antigua service
American Airlines is extending its seasonal service from New York to the Caribbean island nation of Antigua and Barbuda into… Read More »
UPS celebrates employee volunteerism
UPS is encouraging employees to participate in volunteer and charity efforts for Global Volunteer Month and is using its Community… Read More »
Air travel to US Virgin Islands surges
The US Virgin Islands territories are experiencing an increased demand in air travel, with 14% more passengers reported landing in… Read More »
FAA seeks record-high passenger fines
The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking to impose its largest passenger fine yet, $81,950, against a woman who allegedly pushed… Read More »
FedEx to add N.C. distribution facility near VinFast site
FedEx Ground will open a distribution center in New Hill, N.C., by early next year that’s located near the recently… Read More »
FAA’s climate plan focuses on fuel, technology
The Federal Aviation Administration’s Aviation Climate Action Plan focuses on supporting development of sustainable jet fuel and low-emissions technology. “Our… Read More »
Atlanta once again claims world’s busiest airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was once again the world’s busiest airport in 2021, a title it held for 22 straight… Read More »
American Airlines brings back espresso
American Airlines has announced the return of additional onboard beverage service. On select aircraft, the carrier will now resume offering… Read More »
Alaska Airlines helps Make-A-Wish deliver
Alaska Airlines helped Make-A-Wish get a mini-sized all-terrain vehicle to a child in Alaska. “My favorite part is seeing the… Read More »
Delta chief health officer discusses strategy for future
Delta Air Lines Chief Health Officer Henry Ting joined the airline in 2021 to bolster the carrier’s efforts to protect… Read More »
Southwest opens applications for Hispanic student program
Southwest Airlines has opened applications for the ¡Lanzate! program, which provides free flights for Latino college students in partnership with… Read More »
United collaborates on new Washington Dulles concourse
United Airlines is working with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority as it plans to build a new, 14-gate concourse at… Read More »
Air marshal service celebrates 60th anniversary
Federal air marshals are celebrating 60 years of keeping airline passengers safe. The Transportation Security Administration’s covert operatives are trained… Read More »
United mechanics break gender barrier
United Airlines hopes to add more women to its aircraft maintenance crew as the airline fills hundreds of positions at… Read More »
Alaska Airlines accelerates pilot training
Alaska Airlines is accelerating its pilot training efforts to get flight schedules back to top capacity. Alaska and Horizon Air’s… Read More »
American connects regional airports with shuttle service
American Airlines is partnering with Landline to offer seamless bus connections from Philadelphia International Airport to Atlantic City, N.J., and… Read More »
Southwest spotlights citizenship, sustainability efforts
Southwest Airlines has added a channel to its inflight entertainment offerings celebrating its corporate citizenship initiatives. One of the videos… Read More »
United Airlines marks 96th birthday
United Airlines celebrated its 96th birthday on April 6. The carrier traces its origins back to Varney Air Lines, which… Read More »
Southwest Airlines’ new fare class allows credit transfer
Southwest Airlines’ new fare class courts business travelers by allowing flight credits to transfer between customers. The Wanna GetAway Plus… Read More »
A4A chief economist talks air travel recovery
“The good news is I think we have a very tangible, palpable recovery under way,” A4A Chief Economist John Heimlich… Read More »