Canadian airlines seek details on passenger vaccine mandate
The National Airlines Council of Canada is asking the Canadian government to “quickly develop a standardized and digital proof of… Read More »
American Airlines sets deadline for employee vaccinations
American Airlines has set Nov. 24 as the deadline for employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19, or to receive a… Read More »
American’s new Phoenix chief took varied path in aviation
Sophia Philis-Ortiz, the new managing director of American Airlines’ Phoenix operations, began her career as an agent for American Eagle… Read More »
Aviation leaders parse hopeful signs in industry recovery
Airlines for America President and CEO Nick Calio joined the Regional Airlines Association Leadership Conference at its first in-person event… Read More »
FAA awarded $479.1M in airport improvement grants
The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded $479.1 million in grants supporting infrastructure projects at 123 airports across 50 US states,… Read More »
Construction underway on Fla. airport terminal project
Construction has begun in Fort Myers, Fla., on Southwest Florida International Airport’s $331 million terminal expansion project. The project will… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines’ first airplane is 92 years old
Hawaiian Airlines is celebrating the 92nd birthday of the company’s first aircraft, a Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, with a fabric-covered metal… Read More »
United passengers to have PayPal option in-flight
Starting in November, United Airlines passengers will be able to use PayPal QR codes, which process in-flight purchases with or… Read More »
Alaska Airlines to codeshare with Spain’s Iberia
Alaska Airlines has signed a codesharing agreement with Spain’s Iberia Airlines, giving Iberia passengers seamless access to Alaska’s domestic network…. Read More »
FedEx, UPS lead 2020 freight volume
FedEx and UPS remained the world’s largest freight carriers in 2020 as pandemic-related demand and reduced passenger flights boosted their… Read More »
United adds to domestic schedule ahead of holidays
United Airlines will fly 3,500 domestic flights a day in December, the most the airline has flown since the start… Read More »
Delta: 84% of employees are vaccinated
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said 84% of its workforce is vaccinated, and shared that the airline is on… Read More »
United CEO confident in international, business travel returning
United Airlines retained more of its aircraft during the pandemic and placed one of the biggest aircraft orders in aviation… Read More »
Air Canada safety director on managing challenges
Before becoming director of flight operations safety at Air Canada, Robert Palmer served as director of safety at Jazz Aviation,… Read More »
German plant to make eco-friendly jet fuel
A new plant in Germany powered by wind farms will produce hydrogen, and combine it with carbon dioxide to create… Read More »
American adds redemption options to Business Extra
American Airlines is offering new redemption options under its Business Extra loyalty program. Changes to the program will let businesses… Read More »
Hawaiian CEO expects Asian market to reopen in 2021
Hawaiian Airlines CEO Peter Ingram anticipates that the airline will be able to resume international routes to Asian markets by… Read More »
A4A chief economist offers aviation industry outlook at IATA meeting
John Heimlich, Airlines for America’s vice president and chief economist, presented at IATA’s general meeting, highlighting the aviation industry’s sustainable… Read More »
Delta Air Lines supports breast cancer research
Delta Air Lines will raise money on flights during the month of October and donate 20% of proceeds from all… Read More »
Air Canada to upgrade Toronto refrigeration facilities
Air Canada will invest $16 million to expand and upgrade its cold storage facilities at Toronto Pearson International Airport for… Read More »
United Airlines resumes cargo flights on passenger jets
United Airlines has resumed operating cargo-only flights with passenger aircraft after travel demand dipped due to surges in COVID-19 rates…. Read More »
Southwest mandates COVID-19 vaccination for employees
Southwest Airlines will require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 8 or receive a medical or religious exemption… Read More »