JetBlue to begin Vancouver-JFK flights
JetBlue is making its Canadian debut at Vancouver International Airport, adding flights from New York in 2022, plus seasonal flights… Read More »
TSA sees slight decline in Aug. passenger volumes
The US air passenger count dipped from 2,004,220 per day in the first two weeks in July to 1,973,077 for… Read More »
Nonprofit uses frequent flyer miles for refugee aid
The Afghan refugee crisis has prompted a flood of frequent flyer donations to Miles4Migrants, a nonprofit that has been helping… Read More »
American backs Stand Up to Cancer with donated miles
American Airlines is rewarding frequent flyers with miles in exchange for donating to Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), which will broadcast its… Read More »
American, Delta support Haiti relief efforts
American Airlines has donated a million air miles to allow volunteers to travel to Haiti and help with recovery efforts… Read More »
10 airports are betting big on the future
Los Angeles International Airport’s $14.5 billion capital improvement program leads a list of 10 major airport construction programs in various… Read More »
Air freight demand continues to outstrip capacity
Air cargo rates remain at an increased level as the market for ocean shipping is tight and available capacity on… Read More »
Delta Air Lines reports progress in diversity initiative
Delta Air Lines has increased representation of Black and female employees, as well as those from other minority ethnic groups,… Read More »
Air Canada Cargo lists on IATA rate portal
Air Canada Cargo has added its prices to IATA’s Net Rates platform, continuing its expansion push. “This initiative comes at… Read More »
TSA to extend federal mask mandate to Jan. 2022
The Transportation Security Administration has confirmed plans to extend its order that travelers on commercial aircraft and public transportation wear… Read More »
American adjusts schedules, training operations to accommodate demand
American Airlines is extending operation of its pilot training base in Charlotte, N.C., citing “the single largest increase in leisure… Read More »
US airlines ramp up hiring plans
The demand for pilots at aviation companies, including major airlines, has been steadily increasing during the first half of the… Read More »
Video shows fire suppression test at new United facility
United Airlines has posted a video showing a safety test at its nearly complete maintenance facility, in which the fire… Read More »
Airlines reroute flights around Afghanistan
United Airlines is among major international airlines rerouting flights away from the airspace over Afghanistan as that country succumbs to… Read More »
Mo. airport begins work on innovative new terminal
Missouri’s Kansas City International Airport has started work on a new 39-gate terminal. The facility will feature an array of… Read More »
Pilot spends retirement flying for nonprofit
Gary Dyson, a US Air Force veteran and retired chief pilot for FedEx, now spends his time volunteering at Orbis… Read More »
Southwest Airlines pilot pays visit to young fan
When Southwest Airlines Capt. Brian Udell heard that a young passenger was seeking him out to get an autograph, he… Read More »
US airlines waive fees ahead of Tropical Storm Grace
As Tropical Storm Grace streaks across the Caribbean, disrupting travel, US airlines are offering travel waivers to affected passengers. American, Delta,… Read More »
JetBlue will expand presence at London Heathrow
JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes explained the carrier is already looking to secure more landing slots at London’s Heathrow Airport following… Read More »
Canada to require vaccination for air travelers
The Canada government stated it will require all travelers on commercial aircraft, trains and cruise ships to be vaccinated, a… Read More »
Ravn Alaska flyers can earn Alaska Airlines miles
Ravn Alaska passengers can now opt to earn Alaska Airlines miles for travel on the regional airline. “Working with regional… Read More »
United adjusts policies for basic economy tickets
United Airlines will permit basic economy passengers to make no fee changes to tickets through the end of the year,… Read More »
Delta offers a preview of new NYC terminal
Construction continues to progress on Delta Air Lines’ new terminal at New York City’s LaGuardia Airport that will serve as… Read More »
Alaska Airlines adds flights from San Francisco to Mexico
Alaska Airlines is adding new routes between San Francisco International Airport and three cities in Mexico. The flights to Loreto,… Read More »
United to host career fair in Denver
United Airlines will host a career fair in Denver next week to fill customer service, ramp services, technical operations and… Read More »
American Airlines named to diversity index
American Airlines was included in the Seramount 2021 Inclusion Index, which recognizes efforts to create an inclusive workplace, evaluating demographic… Read More »