JetBlue donates 2M loyalty points
JetBlue is donating two million points to nonprofit organizations and encouraging its frequent flyers to donate unused points to support… Read More »
United’s mileage donation program aids 50 charities in 2021
More than 50 nonprofit organizations are participating in United Airlines’ “Miles on a Mission” campaign this year. United frequent flyers… Read More »
Airbus conducts test flight with 100% sustainable fuel
A test flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel for both engines provided encouraging findings, Airbus reported. “The research team found… Read More »
DB Schenker extends charter deal with Atlas Air
Global logistics company DB Schenker has extended its contract with Atlas Air for transpacific charter flights. “The timely and reliable… Read More »
An inside look at a UPS sorting facility
Ahead of the busy holiday shipping season, UPS showcased its automatic package sorting facility in Houston, TX, where the packages… Read More »
American Airlines announces additional SAF commitment
American Airlines has finalized a sustainable aviation fuel offtake agreement with Aemetis, bringing the airline’s total SAF commitment to more… Read More »
United to conduct first flight using 100% SAF
United Airlines is scheduled to operate the first-ever passenger flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel today. On the flight from… Read More »
A4A’s Calio and Burgeson named top lobbyists
Airlines for America President and CEO Nick Calio and Senior Vice President Christine Burgeson were recognized by The Hill as… Read More »
Boeing tests recycled carbon aircraft walls
Boeing is testing a sidewall made of recycled carbon fiber aboard Alaska Airlines’ 737 Max ecoDemonstrator. “What we’re testing is… Read More »
United banks on Aviate pilot pipeline
United Airlines’ Aviate career pipeline program is key to the airline’s effort to build a pipeline of pilots and increase… Read More »
United Airlines begins Nigeria service
United Airlines started its new route between Washington D.C.’s Dulles International Airport and Lagos, Nigeria on Nov. 29. Uzoma Emenike,… Read More »
US airlines celebrate Giving Tuesday
For “Giving Tuesday,” US airlines are featuring opportunities for customers to donate frequent flyer miles to various charitable organizations supporting… Read More »
US airlines deliver strong Thanksgiving travel performance
Airlines for America reports that six member airlines and their regional partners operated an average of nearly 19,000 flights per… Read More »
Airline execs credit staffing, planning for smooth holiday
US airlines’ efforts to streamline and fully staff operations along with favorable weather facilitated a smooth Thanksgiving travel period, executives… Read More »
TSA: Passenger volumes reached post-pandemic high on Sunday
The Transportation Security Administration reported screening 2.45 million travelers at airport checkpoints on Sunday, Nov. 28. It was the highest… Read More »
United adds seasonal domestic routes, Sweden service
United Airlines plans to operate additional seasonal flights next summer to destinations in Florida and the Rocky Mountain states, many… Read More »
Prosecutors to prioritize cases of inflight violence
Attorney General Merrick Garland has ordered federal prosecutors to prioritize cases involving violent behavior on commercial airline flights. “Passengers who… Read More »
Alaska to increase flight frequencies in 2022
Alaska Airlines will add depth to its schedule next summer, increasing flight frequency on many routes from its Seattle base… Read More »
US airlines continue to advocate for travel guidance rooted in science
“International travel is critical to reviving economies around the globe, supporting millions of jobs in the US and abroad, reinvigorating… Read More »
US airlines transport pandemic-record passengers over holiday
US airlines smoothly transported a pandemic-record number of travelers over the busy Thanksgiving holiday, and “all of them seemed to… Read More »
Delta honors outstanding employees at gala
Delta Air Lines honored 200 outstanding employees as they were inducted into the prestigious Chairman’s Club at its 25th annual… Read More »
Southwest flies “Kidd’s Kids” to Fla. for 15 years
Southwest Airlines celebrated 15 years of partnership with Kidd’s Kids this year as it flew seriously ill children and their… Read More »
UPS Foundation helps Atlanta Hawks feed families
At a pop-up grocery giveaway event in metro Atlanta, the UPS Foundation joined the Atlanta Hawks basketball team and local… Read More »
Southwest pledges $10M for Yale sustainability research
Southwest Airlines will invest $10 million in Yale University’s Center for Natural Carbon Capture to support research and educational efforts… Read More »
Delta plans codesharing partnership with Italy’s ITA
Delta Air Lines and ITA have filed for governmental permission to establish a codesharing partnership for Delta’s domestic flights and… Read More »
Inside United’s Houston high-tech upgrades
A Houston television station offered a behind-the-scenes look at the high-tech upgrades United Airlines is making at the city’s Bush… Read More »