Administration extends transportation mask mandate
The Centers for Disease Control announced that the mask mandate for air travel and public transportation will be extended for… Read More »
American Airlines to reopen final airport lounge
The full slate of American Airlines’ Flagship Lounges will be back in operation when the Chicago location reopens April 21…. Read More »
Dallas airport to create digital twin of runway and terminal
A digital twin to be created for a runway and terminal at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport will help the… Read More »
Delta CEO looks toward recovery with “historic” demand
“The demand is phenomenal,” Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said on CNBC’s Squawk Box, noting that the airline is… Read More »
Biden calls for sustainable aviation fuel tax credit
President Joe Biden renewed his call Tuesday for a sustainable aviation fuel blender’s tax credit, praising US airlines for their… Read More »
A4A sends new letter urging Biden administration to lift testing, mask requirements
News reports indicate that predeparture testing requirements will remain in place and the federal mask mandate will not end before… Read More »
Southwest boosts flight schedules
Southwest Airlines is boosting service on many routes and adding some new ones within California. Other routes seeing increased service… Read More »
Southwest offers corporate sustainability programs
Southwest Airlines is offering an array of sustainability programs for corporate customers, including one that enables companies to earn funds… Read More »
Delta gives over $1M to Ukraine relief
In support of humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine, Delta Air Lines has contributed over $1 million to the American Red… Read More »
“Bleisure” trips popular as business travel returns
Conferences and work-related training topped the list of reasons why people are returning to business travel in an American Express… Read More »
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 »