FAA refers 80 passenger misbehavior cases to FBI
The Federal Aviation Administration has referred 80 cases of bad behavior by airline passengers to the FBI for potential criminal… Read More »
Milwaukee airport staff reunite child with teddy bear
Southwest Airlines flew a family from Dallas to Wisconsin to reclaim a lost teddy bear after staff at Milwaukee’s Mitchell… Read More »
Canada eases COVID-19 testing for vaccinated travelers
The Canadian government will eliminate the pre-arrival PCR test requirement for fully vaccinated travelers at the end of the month… Read More »
Southwest Airlines’ video series highlights tech manager
Southwest Airlines’ video series celebrating historically Black colleges and universities concludes with a focus on Eureka Drayden, a senior technology… Read More »
Alaska Airlines unveils West Coast subscription plan
Alaska Airlines has launched subscription-based travel passes for travel within California, as well as flights from California to Phoenix, Las… Read More »
Southwest’s Gary Kelly transitions from CEO to chairman
After 18 years as CEO of Southwest Airlines, Gary Kelly retired from the position, but will serve as executive chairman… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »