United Airlines adds routes between Calif., Fla.
United Airlines is adding new routes to Fort Myers, Fla., this winter from San Francisco and Los Angeles. The airline… Read More »
Southwest’s new podcast focuses on its history
Southwest Airlines is starting a podcast celebrating stories from its 50-year history. “Is This Seat Open?” will be hosted by… Read More »
American Airlines adds flights for HBCU Classic
American Airlines will add additional nonstop flights between Jackson, Miss., and Miami to accommodate passengers traveling to the HBCU Classic…. Read More »
Air Canada’s new cargo routes focus on Latin America
The first routes Air Canada will add as part of its cargo service expansion this fall will carry freight from… Read More »
Delta Air Lines resumes premium hot meal service
Delta Air Lines resuming hot meal service in premium cabins on transcontinental flights. Premium passengers flying from Los Angeles will… Read More »
American hub at DFW celebrates 40th anniversary
American Airlines is marking 40 years since Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport became a hub airport. The airline launched service to… Read More »
TSA screens 2M people, highest since March 2020
The Transportation Security Administration screened more than two million people at US airports on both Friday and Sunday for the… Read More »
Alaska Airlines plans codesharing with Qatar Airways
Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways have filed for permission with the Department of Transportation to begin a codeshare partnership in… Read More »
United Airlines says travel demand will prevent layoffs
United Airlines informed its staff that it will not furlough when federal payroll aid expires in October. The airline cited… Read More »
IATA: Action required to reopen US-UK travel
IATA’s Director General Willie Walsh urged leaders to reopen the US and UK market, which have suffered “enormous economic and… Read More »
Alaska pilot welcomes 108-year-old grandmother on board
Alaska Airlines pilot Alex Reburn pulled out all the stops when he flew his 108-year-old grandmother from Sacramento, Calif., to… Read More »
TSA finalizes air cargo screening exemption
The Transportation Security Administration has finalized a policy that will allow businesses with approved security systems to opt out of… Read More »
Travel recovery drives 737 Max demand
The rebound in US air travel has increased demand for the Boeing 737 Max, enabling the company to sell close… Read More »
JetBlue resumes service from San Jose, Calif.
JetBlue Airways is resuming service from San Jose, Calif., to New York City and Boston. JetBlue is offering a daily… Read More »
United forms firm with sustainability focus
United Airlines has formed a venture capital company that will invest in clean energy technology and “developments and innovative technologies… Read More »
Delta flight features annular eclipse from 39K feet
A Delta A319-100 aircraft provided a unique perspective of the annular eclipse for a few dozen passengers this week. The… Read More »
Alaska adds flights from Portland, Ore.
Alaska Airlines will add new routes from Portland, Ore., in December. The flights will go to Tampa, Fla., and New… Read More »
Southwest adds cities, resumes Caribbean routes
Southwest Airlines is adding two new cities to its network with flights to Syracuse, N.Y., from Baltimore and Orlando, Fla.,… Read More »
Air Canada to recall 2,600 employees as demand rises
Air Canada will recall more than 2,600 employees back to work in June and July as it prepares for increased… Read More »
American Airlines invests in electric air taxi company
American Airlines is investing $25 million in Vertical Aerospace and plans to buy as many as 250 of the electric-powered… Read More »
American Airlines CEO attends flight attendant’s wedding
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker and Southwest Airlines flight attendant JacqueRae Sullivan received viral attention a year ago when a… Read More »
Canada to drop hotel quarantine for vaccinated citizens
Canada plans to begin relaxing its travel rules by dropping a mandatory, expensive hotel quarantine for citizens, permanent residents and… Read More »
CDC’s new travel advisory based on health threat levels
The CDC released updated pandemic guidance for international travelers with recommendations for unvaccinated and fully vaccinated people, according to USA Today and… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines boosts efforts of island “conservation dogs”
Hawaiian Airlines is providing free interisland travel through the end of 2021 for Conservation Dogs of Hawaiʻi, an organization that… Read More »
American Airlines to reopen premium Flagship Lounges
American Airlines plans to reopen its five Flagship Lounges for premium passengers this fall, starting with the Miami lounge, which… Read More »
Alaska CEO touts “dramatic” airline recovery
Alaska Airlines should return to profitability in the third quarter of 2021, said CEO Ben Minicucci, as vaccination has pushed… Read More »