American Airlines signs distribution contracts
American Airlines has signed new agreements with Sabre, Amadeus and Travelport, the three largest global travel sales systems. “We look… Read More »
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to undergo $25M expansion
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport will expand to add five gates, retail and concession areas and updated architecture. The $25 million project… Read More »
Some airports allow non-travelers to access terminals
The Ontario International Airport near Los Angeles launched the ONT+ program, which allows non-travelers to apply for a pass to… Read More »
United, Jaguar partner for all-electric gate-to-gate transfers
United Airlines has teamed up with Jaguar North America to allow United MileagePlus Premier members gate-to-gate transfers in the I-Pace… Read More »
Alaska Airlines to expand its Boeing fleet
Alaska Airlines will buy an additional 52 Boeing 737 Max planes through 2026 with the option to buy 105 more… Read More »
JetBlue prepares for continued growth
JetBlue Airways reported plans to hire 1,000 pilots into next year and expand flying 1% to 4% in the fourth… Read More »
Delta, Seahawks raise funds for breast cancer research
The Seattle Seahawks are partnering with Delta Air Lines to donate the savings from a less expensive airport handling arrangement… Read More »
Researchers use plant waste to make sustainable fuel
Researchers are developing a method for making sustainable aviation fuel from lignin, a tough biopolymer that makes up one-third of… Read More »
N.J. airport to develop master plan, open new terminal
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has tapped two transportation planning companies to develop a long-term master… Read More »
American announces partnership to hire aviation maintenance professionals
American Airlines is partnering with Aviation Institute of Maintenance to provide aspiring aviation maintenance technicians pathways to start careers with… Read More »
JetBlue moves into Orlando’s new Terminal C
JetBlue has completed its move to Orlando International Airport’s new Terminal C, a $4.2 billion project which opened in September…. Read More »
American CEO: Visa wait times hinder international travel recovery
International travelers are facing long waits for visas — a year or more in Brazil, India and Mexico — which… Read More »
UPS CEO Carol Tomé receives leadership award
Atlanta’s Council for Quality Growth has given UPS CEO Carol Tomé its Four Pillar Award. It is named for the… Read More »
Airport museum displays inflight tableware
San Francisco International Airport’s Museum is hosting a temporary exhibit of vintage inflight tableware and menus. The display includes items… Read More »
S.C. airport forms 20-year plan for new concourse
A new concourse forms part of a master plan spanning 20 years for Charleston International Airport in South Carolina, according… Read More »
United installs Polaris seats in final 787
The last United Airlines 787 Dreamliner to be retrofitted with new Polaris seats is in the shop now, completing the… Read More »
JetBlue, Brazil’s Azul expand partnership
JetBlue and the Brazilian carrier Azul are expanding their partnership, allowing passengers on Azul flights from Brazil to Fort Lauderdale… Read More »
Air Canada Cargo partners on medical drone delivery project
Air Canada Cargo is working with McMaster University, Drone Delivery Canada and DSV Canada on the Care By Air project,… Read More »
Hawaiian to operate freighters for Amazon
Hawaiian Airlines announced an agreement that calls for the e-commerce giant to acquire a stake of up to 15% in… Read More »
US airlines respond to transatlantic flight demand
US airlines are responding to increased demand with more transatlantic flights, a trend that has been accelerated by a strong… Read More »
Construction begins on Wash. airport terminal upgrade
Construction work has commenced on the $150 million project to upgrade and expand the Terminal C building at Spokane International… Read More »
Airline ticket sales up in September
The Airlines Reporting Corp. says the number of airline tickets sold in September was about the same as in September… Read More »
American to add business class seats
American Airlines plans to phase out first class in favor of more business class seats. “The quality of the business… Read More »
Amazon extends UPS as option for seller-fulfilled returns
Amazon’s extension of the UPS option for seller-fulfilled returns underscores the two companies’ enduring ties, even as UPS reduces the… Read More »
Airlines report strong travel demand
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have all reported strong third quarter profits in the past… Read More »
Volunteer pilots offer adventures to kids with special needs
Pilots volunteering with Challenge Air provide free 30-minute flights to children with special needs to inspire an interest in aviation… Read More »