Las Vegas airport renamed in honor of Harry Reid
The Las Vegas airport was officially renamed Harry Reid International Airport on Dec. 14. Reid served the state as a… Read More »
Historic airline lounge closes at NYC airport
American Airlines has closed its first-ever airline lounge at New York City’s LaGuardia Airport. The original location opened in 1939… Read More »
JetBlue, inflight crewmembers agree on new contract
JetBlue and the union representing its inflight crewmembers have agreed on a five-year contract. “I appreciate the hard work and… Read More »
American Airlines announces leadership changes
American Airlines announced the leadership team that will report to Robert Isom, who will become CEO on March 31, 2022,… Read More »
Delta Air Lines appoints chief sustainability officer
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian announced that the airline will welcome Pamela Fletcher as senior vice president and chief… Read More »
Delta aims to offer corporate planners more options
Delta Air Lines renegotiated its relationships with several travel marketing platforms in order to offer corporate travel planners more choices… Read More »
Southwest ramp agent volunteers to bring holiday joy
Ramp agent Bill Baracani exemplifies the giving spirit of Southwest Airlines crew members, having supported the Salvation Army’s holiday initiative… Read More »
United, Virgin Australia unveil codeshare agreement
United Airlines has formed a codesharing partnership with Virgin Australia, offering passengers connecting flights within Australia and US-bound travelers access… Read More »
US airlines forecast strong holiday travel demand
US airlines are prepared to welcome millions of travelers this holiday season. United Airlines projects it will carry an average… Read More »
American Airlines sets aggressive 2022 hiring goals
American Airlines plans to hire 18,000 people in 2022, CEO Doug Parker said. “[I]nstead of building back from collapse, we’re… Read More »
United invests in zero-emission regional aircraft engines
United Airlines is investing in ZeroAvia and committing to buy as many as 100 of the hydrogen-electric aircraft engines the… Read More »
Air Canada ad focuses on bringing people back together
Air Canada’s new advertising campaign uses stop-motion animation to focus on how travel is bringing people back together. The ‘Tis… Read More »
American plans 4K entertainment systems for new aircraft
American Airlines will install 4K in-flight entertainment systems in the seat backs of Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 787-9 aircraft, which… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines’ bet on premium leisure travel pays off
Hawaiian Airlines is reaping benefits from its focus on the premium leisure sector. “This demonstrates the strength of our North… Read More »
United resumes offering Kosher meals in flight
United Airlines is bringing back Kosher meals this month on long-haul flights. Other specialized options, such as Asian, vegan and… Read More »
JFK airport will move forward with $9.5B terminal
A new financing arrangement will allow construction of a $9.5 billion international terminal to go forward at New York’s John… Read More »
Alaska Airlines advances sustainability goals
Alaska Airlines Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Sustainability Diana Birkett Rakow says the carrier’s longtime commitment to sustainability… Read More »
Delta invests $1.2B in partners
Delta Air Lines is investing about $1.2 billion in partner airlines Virgin Atlantic, Aeromexico and LATAM. The investments “will transform… Read More »
FedEx, UPS delivered more than 1B vaccines in 1 year
Exactly one year after UPS and FedEx first began shipping COVID-19 vaccines, the companies report that FedEx has shipped 300… Read More »
Alaska addition spurs new oneworld routes to Europe
The addition of Alaska Airlines to the oneworld alliance has spurred American Airlines and other member airlines to add new… Read More »
N.M. airport to use $1.7M grant to upgrade infrastructure
Taos Regional Airport in New Mexico plans to make infrastructure improvements, such as the extension of a water transmission line… Read More »
Leisure flyers seek out premium seating
Leisure travelers are buying more premium seating, airline executives report, with Delta Air Lines leader Glen Hauenstein saying that “The… Read More »
Universities to research sustainable fuel with FAA grant
Five universities have been selected by the Federal Aviation Administration to research sustainable aviation fuel feedstocks in various regions of… Read More »
Air Canada deploys converted freighter to aid Vancouver
Air Canada Cargo’s first converted B767 freighter flew its first load recently on a trip from Toronto to Vancouver. The… Read More »
Airlines delight children with holiday events
Airlines are hosting a variety of community holiday events around the US, raising money, giving out presents and taking children… Read More »
FedEx, UPS deliver for tornado survivors
UPS and FedEx have established a package pickup point in a tornado-ravaged section of western Kentucky so that residents can… Read More »