American Airlines resumes flights to Sydney, Australia
American Airlines has resumed daily service between Los Angeles and Sydney. Delta Air Lines and United Airlines also fly to… Read More »
Southwest staff returns letters left on a flight
After Rachel DeGolia left a folder of family letters dating back to the 1940s on a flight, Southwest Airlines employees… Read More »
Winter weather, pandemic continue to affect US airlines
Winter weather and COVID-19 infections among US airline employees continue to disrupt flight operations, “but they will not derail the… Read More »
FAA warns about risk of flight disruptions from 5G
The Federal Aviation Administration is highlighting “big differences” between 5G mitigations employed in other countries and the temporary measures agreed… Read More »
JetBlue names new revenue and planning chief
JetBlue has promoted Dave Clark, vice president of sales and revenue management since 2017, to head of revenue and planning…. Read More »
St. Louis airport officials consider single terminal
A single consolidated terminal would replace the existing terminals at St. Louis Lambert International Airport in a plan under consideration… Read More »
Atlas Air adds 4 Boeing freighters to fleet
Atlas Air has ordered four Boeing 777 Freighters, growing its fleet of the type to 18. “With the best team… Read More »
US airlines offer travel waivers ahead of winter weather
As winter weather continues to affect travelers’ plans this week, US airlines are issuing travel waivers allowing passengers to reschedule… Read More »
Updated aircraft, airports coming in 2022
New and revamped airport terminals and delivery of a spate of new aircraft with updated amenities are among the aviation… Read More »
Airlines reported nearly 6K passenger incidents in 2021
Airlines reported nearly 6,000 cases of unruly passenger behavior in 2021, the Federal Aviation Administration reports, including about 4,290 face… Read More »
JetBlue offers sustainability program for business travel
JetBlue has started a Sustainable Travel Partners program for corporate customers interested in tracking and reducing emissions associated with business… Read More »
Air Canada suspends some Caribbean flights
Air Canada is suspending some flights to Caribbean destinations through April 30, but plans to operate a number of one-way… Read More »
Inside the career of American CEO Doug Parker
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker began his career as an analyst in the airline’s financial department. He moved to Northwest… Read More »
Ohio airport plans $40M in terminal improvements
Ohio’s Dayton International Airport is planning more than $40 million in upgrades, including two new connectors to reduce travel time… Read More »
Air travel to Mexico jumped 76% in 2021
International air travel to Mexico between January and November 2021 was up 76% from 2020 as travelers were drawn to… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines moves forward with vaccination requirement
Hawaiian Airlines employees were required to provide proof of vaccination status or have an approved accommodation by Jan. 4, and… Read More »
5G agreement will reduce signal power around “priority airports”
The agreement reached between federal regulators, telecommunications companies and aviation interests calls for a two-week delay in expansion of 5G… Read More »
Delta’s Boston expansion focuses on premium options
Delta Air Lines is doubling the number of flights it operates from Boston, introducing more premium options, said Chuck Imhof,… Read More »
Winter storms, pandemic affect US airlines
US airlines are working to resume normal operations after thousands of flights were affected by winter storms in the Midwest… Read More »
Airports introduce innovative amenities in 2021
Appointments for security screening and robot food delivery are among the innovative amenities introduced by airports in 2021. Some more… Read More »
Aviation played key crisis response role in 2021
While 2021 was a difficult year for aviation, it was also marked by increasing focus on sustainability and the industry’s… Read More »
Airports kept building through the pandemic
Bonds and federal aid allowed airports to continue a high level of construction and renovation during the pandemic. “While uncertainties… Read More »
Verizon, AT&T delay 5G rollout
AT&T and Verizon have agreed to pause their planned 5G rollout for two weeks after federal officials asked for a… Read More »
A4A applauds agreement to pause 5G rollout
Airlines for America President and CEO Nick Calio thanked Transportation Secretary Buttigieg, Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Dickson and National Economic… Read More »
Biden praises 5G deal with wireless carriers
President Joe Biden today praised an agreement between his administration and AT&T and Verizon to postpone the launch of 5G… Read More »
JetBlue CEO pushes carbon-reducing ATC reforms
Speeding up the rollout of air traffic control reforms would achieve significant fuel savings and reduce aircraft emissions, according to… Read More »