FAA 5G restrictions prohibit instrument landings at dozens of US airports
The Federal Aviation Administration has published hundreds of notices outlining restrictions on instrument-aided landings at some 100 US airports due… Read More »
Southwest Airlines spotlights Ayuda’s work on trafficking
To mark National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Southwest Airlines is highlighting Ayuda, one of its charitable partners. The… Read More »
FAA cuts fuel use with improved aircraft descent processes
The Federal Aviation Administration introduced 42 new “descent profiles” for large airports in 2021 with the aim of decreasing aircraft… Read More »
Hydrogen-jet company to build research facility near Seattle
ZeroAvia, which is developing a hydrogen-powered aircraft, will locate a major research and development facility at Paine Field in Everett,… Read More »
Airline tech focuses on passenger experience
Airlines’ priorities for technology investment in 2022 are cybersecurity, technology that boosts sustainability and enhancements that further digitalize and streamline… Read More »
Delta CEO predicts strong spring recovery
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian remains optimistic about the carrier’s recovery in 2022, despite facing a difficult year-end holiday… Read More »
FAA issues flight restrictions ahead of 5G rollout
In advance of a planned January 19 rollout of 5G service, the Federal Aviation Administration is issuing flight restrictions around… Read More »
Strategic focuses that have succeeded for United Airlines
Under CEO Scott Kirby, United Airlines has succeeded by changing scheduling at its hubs, focusing on costs, using larger aircraft… Read More »
Delta extends expiration of pandemic flight credits
Delta Air Lines has extended through 2023 the deadline for using credits for flights canceled during the pandemic. Those credits,… Read More »
Airlines see surge in UK’s long-haul bookings
Airlines have seen international travel from Britain skyrocket since the country eased its COVID-19 restrictions. New York and Orlando, Fla.,… Read More »
Delta employees welcome Georgia football team home
Delta Air Lines employees greeted the Georgia Bulldogs football team as they returned home after winning the college football national… Read More »
Southwest Airlines launches scholarship program
Southwest Airlines is accepting applications through March 18 for the Southwest Airlines Scholarship Program, which includes two scholarship opportunities. One… Read More »
American Airlines, Aer Lingus enter codeshare agreement
American Airlines and Aer Lingus have announced a codeshare agreement. American passengers will be able to book flights on the… Read More »
UPS CEO: Sustainability will drive innovation
Sustainability goals will drive innovation in the near future, UPS CEO Carol Tome said in an interview, noting that the… Read More »
Airbus delivered 611 planes in 2021
Airbus delivered 611 commercial aircraft in 2021, beating its target of 600. The European company remains the world’s largest aircraft… Read More »
Delta Air Lines names new head of network planning
Delta Air Lines has named Scott Laurence vice president for network planning. Laurence was an executive at JetBlue for 14… Read More »
Denver approves $900M for Colo. airport work
The Denver City Council has approved $900 million for continued renovation of the Great Hall Project at Denver International Airport…. Read More »
Former player-now-pilot flies fans for championship game
Having played with the winning Georgia team in the 1980 championship game, Southwest Airlines pilot Tom Lewis also piloted a… Read More »
Air cargo is booming at Pittsburgh airport
Cargo traffic is booming at Pittsburgh International Airport. In addition to pandemic-boosted e-commerce demand, the airport has benefited as shippers… Read More »
Southwest offers proctored COVID-19 test to passengers
Southwest Airlines is partnering with CityHealth to offer passengers traveling to international destinations a discount on a proctored COVID-19 test… Read More »
Delta removes college requirement for pilots
Delta Air Lines will no longer require prospective pilots to have a college degree, which is now a preferred qualification…. Read More »
New Southwest CEO discusses 2022 goals
Incoming Southwest Airlines CEO Robert Jordan discussed in an interview his vision for the airline and how he wants to… Read More »