Southwest Airlines to build Baltimore maintenance base
Southwest Airlines is set to begin construction on a new maintenance facility at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. “We are… Read More »
Delta CEO interviews General Motors chief
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian interviewed General Motors CEO Mary Barra on the latest episode of Delta’s Gaining Altitude… Read More »
United CEO remains optimistic on full travel recovery
On “Face the Nation,” United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby expressed optimism about the recovery of business travel and emphasized the… Read More »
American Airlines becomes anchor partner in clean energy technologies collaboration
American Airlines has invested $100 million to become an “anchor partner” in Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy program, which aims to… Read More »
A4A applauds path to safely reopening international travel
The White House plans to implement individual risk-based measures for non-US citizens traveling to the US, providing a pathway for… Read More »
JFK launches shuttle connecting American, JetBlue terminals
An airside shuttle bus now connects between American Airlines and JetBlue’s separate terminals at New York’s John F. Kennedy International… Read More »
Dallas airport rolls groundbreaking gates into place
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport has installed six prefabricated gate modules that were rolled into place between Aug. 26 and Sept…. Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines collaborates with local student artists
As a part of a special eight week art course led by POW! WOW! Hawaii founder and lead director Jasper… Read More »
Alaska helps elite frequent flyers requalify for 2022
Alaska Airlines is extending a frequent flyer promotion and making it easier for travelers with elite status to requalify for… Read More »
United partners with Chicago restaurant group for meals
United Airlines is partnering with the Chicago restaurant group Lettuce Entertain You as the airline brings back food purchase options… Read More »
Southwest adds routes, boosts service to Texas capital
Southwest Airlines is adding nine new nonstop domestic routes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in the spring and will increase service… Read More »
Alaska Airlines COO reflects on Afghan refugee flights
Alaska Airlines COO Constance von Muehlen called the airline’s participation in relocation of Afghan refugees “an example of Alaska at… Read More »
LAX plans new terminal ahead of 2028 Olympic Games
Los Angeles International Airport has completed its environmental review to add a new concourse and terminal. The construction is scheduled… Read More »
United Airlines plans increased European schedule
United Airlines is planning to increase service to multiple European cities from the Bay Area in the coming months, including… Read More »
Southwest adds pay incentive for vaccinated employees
Southwest Airlines is awarding 16 hours of bonus pay to most employees and pay for 13 trip segments for pilots… Read More »
American invests $200M in Brazil’s Gol, expands partnership
American Airlines is buying a $200 million stake in the Brazilian carrier Gol and the two airlines are strengthening their… Read More »
United CEO addresses vaccine mandate for employees
Appearing in an interview with CNN’s New Day, United CEO Scott Kirby said the airline has only had a handful… Read More »
Airlines look toward new era of aviation security
In Homeland Security Today’s issue commemorating September 11, Airlines for America Vice President for Security and Facilitation Lauren Beyer reflected… Read More »
American, Southwest crew celebrate their Hispanic heritage
Victor Villegas, a diversity, equity and inclusion consultant at Southwest Airlines, and Ed Minaya, a Miami-based customer service manager for… Read More »
Delta ramp agent banks 30 years of goodbye waves
Greg Kaufmann, a Delta ramp agent in Dallas, has waved goodbye from the tarmac before every flight his daughter has… Read More »
Oklahoma City airport opens new $90M passenger terminal
Will Rogers Airport opened its new passenger terminal and security checkpoint this week, completing its $90 million construction project. Work… Read More »
San Diego airport terminal project advances
The California Coastal Commission has advanced an expansion of San Diego International Airport’s Terminal 1, clearing the way for an… Read More »
Boeing increases forecast for aircraft market recovery
Boeing has increased its prediction for the aircraft market, citing continued recovery in air travel. “We lost about two years… Read More »
How American Airlines supported Operation Allies Refuge
American Airlines has operated more than 25 flights since the Department of Defense activated the Civil Reserve Air Fleet on… Read More »
Air Canada to resume Australia flights
Air Canada plans to resume service between Vancouver and Sydney, Australia, Dec. 17. “As travel restrictions ease across the globe,… Read More »
Delta helps fallen soldier return home from Korea
Delta Air Lines and its employee Honor Guard assisted in flying home Johnnie Hill, a Korean War soldier whose remains… Read More »