Baltimore airport plans major upgrades
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is planning $332.5 million in upgrades that include a new baggage handling system, a direct… Read More »
Mexico drops airport face covering requirement
Mexico has dropped its face covering requirement for airports and flights operated by Mexican airlines. “Ambulatories and lounges in airport… Read More »
Southwest’s medical transport grant program marks 15 years
Southwest Airlines’ Medical Transportation Grant Program, which provides free travel to nonprofit hospitals and medical transportation organizations for patients and… Read More »
JetBlue CEO discusses growth in Europe, US
“Load factors have been through the roof” for JetBlue’s new service to London, President and CEO Joanna Geraghty said in… Read More »
US airlines commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Airlines for America’s member airlines have shared the stories of Latino crew members and… Read More »
Southwest, aircraft cleaners reach deal
Southwest Airlines and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association have agreed on a new contract for 170 professionals who sanitize aircraft… Read More »
American pilot credits father for success
American Airlines pilot Maxine Rodriguez credits her success to the support and work ethic of her father, an American Airlines… Read More »
Air Canada adds European routes for summer 2023
Air Canada plans to introduce new routes between Brussels and Toronto and add Copenhagen and Toulouse service from Montreal next… Read More »
Delta execs predict travel demand will stay strong
Delta Air Lines executives predicted that travel demand will remain strong. “Global demand is continuing to ramp as consumers shift… Read More »
Alaska Airlines adds more vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options
Alaska Airlines is offering a new lineup of menu options including a variety of entrees that are vegetarian, vegan and… Read More »
Prototype of Hawaiian’s sea glider makes test flights
A tiny prototype of the electric sea glider Hawaiian Airlines has invested in made its first test flights in Narragansett… Read More »
How airlines plan to green up blue skies
The airline industry is exploring batteries, hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuels as alternatives to reduce the enormous carbon footprint of… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines internships offer island travel perk
Hawaiian Airlines is staffing its information technology center in Tempe, Ariz., in part through internship relationships with institutions such as… Read More »
Southwest unveils ‘Go With Heart’ ad campaign
Southwest Airlines has launched a new advertising campaign, “Go with Heart,” which uses passenger stories to highlight hospitality and flexible… Read More »
Delta Air Lines expands Europe rail connections
Delta Air Lines has expanded its European Air+Rail program, allowing passengers to book seamless travel that includes a flight from… Read More »
UPS invests in “launchpad” for Black businesses
UPS is partnering with the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, which aims to aid Black business owners, to create a… Read More »
Southwest offers SAF partnership to corporate customers
Southwest Airlines’ SAF Beta Program offers corporate customers the ability to purchase emissions reduction credits for corporate travel based on… Read More »
oneworld headquarters moves to American’s Texas campus
The oneworld airline alliance will move its corporate headquarters from New York City to Fort Worth, Texas, where it will… Read More »
Atlas celebrates specialist’s Hispanic heritage
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Atlas Air interviewed Leo Venega, a Cuban-American desktop technician/mobility specialist with a passion for… Read More »
FAA awards $31M in cargo infrastructure grants
The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded more than $31 million in grants to nine airports for improvements in their cargo… Read More »
JetBlue Ventures makes an array of tech investments
In addition to its high-profile investments in Joby eVTOL air taxis, Universal Hydrogen’s engines and Air Company’s CO2-based sustainable aviation… Read More »
Southwest maintains an array of sustainability projects
Southwest Airlines’ sustainability initiatives include investments in sustainable aviation fuel, a $10 million grant to Yale University for climate change… Read More »
Delta, Starbucks announce new joint loyalty program
Customers who link their Delta SkyMiles and Starbucks Reward accounts can earn one Delta SkyMile for every $1 spent on… Read More »
United Airlines announces European boost for 2023
United Airlines announced a significant boost in its transatlantic schedule, with plans to operate 30% more flights to Europe than… Read More »
Honeywell develops sustainable aviation fuel technology
Honeywell International has developed technology that can improve the efficiency of sustainable aviation fuel production and allow fuel producers to… Read More »
Air Canada creates buffer zones for passengers with severe allergies
Air Canada offers passengers with severe allergies a “buffer zone” around their seats if given at least 48 hours notice,… Read More »