US airlines increase staffing initiatives
US airlines are ramping up hiring and training initiatives to secure a pipeline of new pilots, flight attendants and others… Read More »
A4A announces Karen Keller as chief of staff
Airlines for America President and CEO Nick Calio announced that Karen Keller will join Airlines for America as chief of… Read More »
Air Canada increases capacity as ticket sales rise
Air Canada will increase capacity this spring, offering over four-times as many seats than the same time in 2021. CEO… Read More »
FAA starts Airport Climate Challenge
The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an Airport Climate Challenge with a goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, offering airports… Read More »
United bets on fuel made by microbes
United Airlines’ partnership with biotech firm Cemvita Factory focuses on a new technology that uses microbes to produce sustainable fuel…. Read More »
A4A consumer survey offers passenger insight
The recent survey by Airlines for America/Ipsos Air Travelers in America found that the majority of travelers are not aware… Read More »
Atlas celebrates World Pilots Day, features pilot training center
At Atlas Air’s Miami pilots training center, the cargo carrier is training its next class of pilot trainees, who undergo… Read More »
JetBlue University appoints new vice president
JetBlue Airways has named Jeff Winter vice president of JetBlue University, where he’ll oversee the airline’s training facilities and programs…. Read More »
Southwest releases corporate citizenship, diversity reports
Southwest has released its 2021 One Report, an annual update on the airline’s sustainability and corporate citizenship initiatives. This year… Read More »
A4A, coalition urges support for SAF tax incentive
Airlines for America joined dozens of aviation industry stakeholders to urge congressional leaders to “support the decarbonization of the aviation… Read More »
Delta will begin South Africa route in 2022
Delta Air Lines will begin flying to Cape Town, South Africa later this year. The South African government approved the… Read More »
Passengers can fly Ravn Alaska with Alaska Airlines miles
Alaska Airlines frequent flyers can now use points to buy tickets on the regional airline Ravn Alaska. “We’re thankful to… Read More »
Airlines invest in initiatives to attract new talent
US airlines, including United, American and Alaska Airlines, are developing programs designed to serve as a pipeline to aviation careers… Read More »
Pittsburgh airport to build new cargo facility
The Allegheny County Airport Authority board has awarded $44 million in contracts for construction of a new cargo facility at… Read More »
Alaska Airlines signs Hawaii environmental pledge
Alaska Airlines has signed the “Pledge To Our Keiki,” a commitment to help protect the Hawaiian environment. As part of… Read More »
New $675M concourse approved for D.C.-area airport
Construction is expected to begin next year on a new $675 million concourse at Dulles International Airport. Last week, Washington,… Read More »
American exec: “Blended” trips a rising trend
The percentage of American Airlines passengers blending business and leisure travel has doubled to more than 50%, according to Chief… Read More »
Alaska Airlines promotes finance exec
Alaska Airlines has named Emily Halverson vice president of finance and controller. As the current managing director of accounting and… Read More »
Delta Air Lines adds two board members
Delta Air Lines has added Leslie Hale and Greg Creed to its board of directors. Hale is president and CEO… Read More »
Southwest reflects on long term sustainability strategy
Southwest Airlines is focusing on what is possible now to move the industry toward its goal of net zero carbon… Read More »
US airlines celebrate Earth Day
On Earth Day, and year-round, US airlines are committed to meeting aggressive sustainability goals and strengthening efforts across the aviation… Read More »
Agency air ticket sales hit new pandemic-era high
Airlines Reporting Corp. reported that March air ticket sales by affiliated travel agencies were up 180% compared to March 2021,… Read More »