US airlines commemorate 20th anniversary of 9 11
US airlines and aviation professionals paused to reflect on the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, remembering lost colleagues,… Read More »
Bill would prevent diversion of aviation security funds
Airlines for America has endorsed legislation that would increase funding for aviation security and prevent the diversion of the $5.60… Read More »
Former FAA Administrator reflects on personal impact of 9/11
Nearly 20 years ago, then-American Airlines pilot Dan Elwell was scheduled to attend a ceremony at the Pentagon when he… Read More »
US airlines increase 2030 sustainable fuel goal by 50%
Airlines for America’s member airlines have pledged to work with the federal government, fuel producers and other stakeholders in support… Read More »
American Airlines offers live sports inflight
American Airlines is offering live sports and sports networks through its inflight entertainment network on domestic narrowbody aircraft to commemorate… Read More »
Delta’s vaccination policy proves effective
In the two weeks since Delta Air Lines announced that employees who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 would pay a… Read More »
Alaska Airlines to keep Seattle security appointments permanent
Alaska Airlines has made permanent a program that allows passengers to book an appointment for security screening at Seattle-Tacoma International… Read More »
SkyTeam alliance joins gender equity initiative
The 19-member SkyTeam alliance, which includes Delta Air Lines, have committed to the International Air Transport Association’s “25by2025” initiative, which… Read More »
Air Canada subsidiary Rouge resumes service
Air Canada’s Rouge subsidiary has resumed service after a seven-month hiatus. Rouge has restarted flights from Toronto to Orlando, Fla.;… Read More »
How American’s CEO met the challenge of a merger
Harvard Business School senior lecturer David Fubini discusses how American Airlines CEO Doug Parker successfully completed the difficult task of… Read More »
Study finds pre-departure testing significantly reduces risk
A study conducted by the Mayo Clinic, Georgia Department of Health and Delta Air Lines determined that pre-departure testing significantly… Read More »
Miami airport deploys dogs to detect COVID-19 cases
Miami International Airport is showing off what it claims is the first team of dogs deployed to sniff out COVID-19… Read More »
Alaska Airlines commits to HBCU partnership
Alaska Airlines is the first airline to join the HBCU Partnership Challenge, an effort to promote greater engagement with historically… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines restarts service to American Samoa
Hawaiian Airlines is resuming service next week between Honolulu and American Samoa, a route that was paused in March 2020…. Read More »
Mo. decision offers inside look at Essential Air Service
The US Department of Transportation’s decision to extend a contract supporting United Express service to Cape Girardeau, Mo., illustrates how… Read More »
Delta partnership aims to improve analysis of SAF emissions
Delta Air Lines has an agreement with Chevron to produce a test batch of sustainable aviation fuel for the airline’s… Read More »
Alaska Airlines offers priority boarding to football fans
Alaska Airlines will offer early boarding on flights from Seattle and Everett, Wash., to passengers wearing a Russell Wilson jersey… Read More »
Southwest resumes flights between San Jose and Reno
Southwest Airlines has resumed daily flights between San Jose, Calif., and Reno, Nev., a route that had been paused since… Read More »
JetBlue names Ursula Hurley CFO
JetBlue Airways has appointed Ursula Hurley to chief financial officer permanently. Hurley, who has filled the job on an interim… Read More »
Air Canada expands online Travel Ready Hub
Air Canada has expanded Travel Ready Hub, an online portal that allows passengers to review travel requirements for their itinerary,… Read More »
US airlines invest in building pilot hiring pipeline
As US airlines look toward the future, carriers are investing in building career pipelines for pilots and increasing hiring efforts…. Read More »
Air Canada resumes flights to Toronto Island Airport
Air Canada is resuming daily service between Montreal and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. “We look forward to welcoming our… Read More »