FAA refers unruly passengers for prosecution
The Federal Aviation Administration has referred 37 people to the FBI for potential criminal prosecution for acts committed on commercial… Read More »
Pandemic, sustainability goals spur loyalty program improvements
Airlines are revamping loyalty programs, making it easier for passengers to retain elite status and offering more opportunities to earn… Read More »
Atlas Air board members listed among “most influential”
Two members of Atlas Air’s board were included among Savoy Magazine’s “most influential Black corporate directors” for 2021. Sheila Stamps… Read More »
Airlines reopen lounges, some broaden access
As airlines reopen lounges, they are seeing more leisure travelers and some are offering access to economy passengers for a… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines fills new sustainability position
Hawaiian Airlines has named Alanna James, managing director of investor relations, to the new role of managing director of sustainability… Read More »
Alaska Airlines switches to paper water cartons
Alaska Airlines will no longer use plastic water bottles on flights, switching entirely to cartons from Boxed Water Is Better… Read More »
DCA previews new security checkpoints opening Nov. 9
Beginning Tuesday, passengers departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport will use the newly-constructed TSA security checkpoint area, greatly expanding… Read More »
Delta to offer Peloton classes in-flight
Delta Air Lines is adding stretching and meditation exercises created for the airline by Peloton to its in-flight entertainment offerings…. Read More »
American Airlines expands flights to Anguilla
American Airlines is expanding its flight schedule between Miami and the Caribbean island of Anguilla from two to three weekly… Read More »
Delta’s online tools help international travelers plan
With the US reopening to vaccinated foreign travelers Nov. 8, Delta has updated its online travel tools to enable international… Read More »
Southwest CEO offers insight on aviation trends
The pandemic has upended aviation in many ways, with demand moving from business to leisure travel and other challenges remaining,… Read More »
JetBlue honors veterans
A JetBlue team of veterans flew an American flag from New York to Seattle Oct. 3 as the first leg… Read More »
Delta aids veterans’ care with matched mileage donations
Delta Air Lines is commemorating Veterans Day by matching frequent flyers’ mileage donations through the month of November to two… Read More »
Construction begins on $3.4B Calif. airport project
An airport serving San Diego, Calif., has kicked off demolition and utility relocation activities for its $3.4 billion overhaul of… Read More »
JetBlue expands codesharing with Icelandair
JetBlue has expanded its codesharing agreement with Icelandair. JetBlue customers can directly book Icelandair flights from the capital of Reykjavik… Read More »
Alaska Airlines expands British Airways partnership
Alaska Airlines is expanding its codesharing agreement with British Airways to 16 new destinations, growing its route network in Europe…. Read More »
Air Canada optimistic about recovery
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau is optimistic about the airline’s recovery trajectory. “Although the pandemic continues to impact our industry,… Read More »
Incoming Southwest CEO wants “to do good” for workers
Incoming Southwest CEO Robert Jordan is looking forward to his new role, starting next February. “What came over me instantly… Read More »
Atlas Air continues strong performance through Q3
Atlas Air reported strong third-quarter earnings and anticipates performance to continue into the fourth quarter. “We are operating in a… Read More »
FAA seeks design submissions for ATC towers
The Federal Aviation Administration is asking engineers and architects across the country to submit sustainable designs for air traffic control… Read More »
Alaska intern celebrates her Native heritage
An Alaska Airlines internship helped Charlotte Flynn learn about her Native Alaskan heritage as well as careers in aviation. She… Read More »
Seattle airport provides major boost for local artists
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport invested $76,000 during the pandemic in 17 works of art by 15 regional artists. The art can… Read More »