Inside Delta’s de-icing operation
Delta Air Lines shared an inside look at its aircraft de-icing operations. The airline uses about 40,000-50,000 gallons of glycol… Read More »
Alaska reports on diversity, philanthropy
Alaska Airlines is reporting progress toward its diversity goals for management positions since committing to identifying diverse candidate slates and… Read More »
Canadian travel industry urges change in pandemic rules
Canadian travel agencies and airlines are seeing increased bookings for spring break, but say a fuller recovery depends on relaxation… Read More »
SAF producers urge tax credit change
Biofuel producers are asking Congress to change accounting procedures for a proposed energy tax credit to better fit the production… Read More »
Memphis airport opens renovated concourse
Memphis International Airport is opening its new Concourse B this week after $245 million in renovations that expanded its footprint…. Read More »
Rolls-Royce exec: Electric engines coming within 5 years
Fully electric small aircraft supporting regional mobility should be commercially available within five years, a Rolls-Royce executive predicted. “We are… Read More »
Atlanta airport pledges to reach net-zero by 2050
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport has pledged to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The airport’s plan relies primarily on… Read More »
United launches Texas, N.C. routes; returns to Grand Cayman
United Airlines has inaugurated new routes between Houston and Texarkana, Texas, and Newark, N.J., and Wilmington, N.C. The airline also… Read More »
JetBlue gives bright red tribute to N.Y. firefighters
JetBlue has one aircraft that stands out in its blue-and-white fleet: a bright red Airbus A320 painted as a tribute… Read More »
Delta invests $4.8M in Atlanta lounge renovation
Delta Air Lines is investing $4.8 million in the Sky Club on Concourse A at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The… Read More »
Air Canada celebrates history of innovation
Highlighting its aviation innovation achievements, Air Canada has listed its contributions on its website. The carrier helped develop the “black… Read More »
US airline passenger counts 27% below pre-pandemic levels
US airlines flew 670.4 million passengers in 2021, up 83% from 2020 but still 27% lower than pre-pandemic levels in… Read More »
Honoring Southwest’s first Black flight attendant
Southwest Airlines is celebrating the life and career of Charlene Jenkins “CJ” Bostic, Southwest’s first Black flight attendant, who joined… Read More »
UPS workers collect socks for homeless in Ky. City
UPS employees in Louisville, one of the company’s major shipping hubs, collected more than 19,000 pairs of socks to aid… Read More »
United Airlines gives bonus points to elite flyers
United Airlines is giving some of its elite frequent flyers a Valentine’s Day gift: 15-20% of the points needed to… Read More »
Delta Air Lines thanks employees with ceremony and cash
Delta Air Lines celebrates Employee Appreciation Day today, with ceremonies at the airline’s hubs and profit-sharing payments in recognition for… Read More »
Air Canada flight celebrates Black crew members
Air Canada marked Black History Month, and celebrated its Black employees, with a return flight between Toronto and Ft. Lauderdale,… Read More »
American Airlines Crew Chief shares passion for aviation
American Airlines Aviation Maintenance Technical Crew Chief David Mansker credits the aviation industry and airline for his fulfilling career that… Read More »
Alaska’s commemorative plane debuts inkjet printing
Alaska Airlines’ newest commemorative aircraft, in celebration of the Pacific coastline, was the first to get its new livery with… Read More »
JetBlue’s $3.9B hometown terminal to begin construction
New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport is set to begin construction this year on a $3.9 billion terminal that… Read More »
Southwest HBCU series spotlights technology manager
Southwest Airlines’ latest video highlighting historically Black colleges and universities features Angela Cunningham, a Southwest technology manager who attended Southern… Read More »
UK lifts testing requirements for vaccinated travelers
The UK has lifted testing requirements for travelers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 starting today, citing high vaccination rates… Read More »
IATA urges end to pandemic travel restrictions
The International Air Transport Association is calling on governments to remove travel restrictions, quarantines and testing requirements for fully vaccinated… Read More »
FedEx launches 2022 small business grant competition
FedEx has opened its 2022 Small Business Grant Contest, which will name ten winners of cash grants up to $50,000… Read More »
United to fly to Cape Town, South Africa year-round
United Airlines will increase its service between Newark, N.J., and Cape Town, South Africa from seasonal to year-round. Flights operate… Read More »
Alaska Airlines names Patricia Bedient board chair
Alaska Airlines has named Patricia Bedient, its lead independent director, as the new chairman of the airline’s board. Bedient succeeds… Read More »