Airlines assist in evacuation efforts for Afghan refugees
Airlines continued to work with federal officials over the weekend to facilitate the arrival of Afghan refugees at Washington’s Dulles… Read More »
Alaska Airlines sends local athletes to Special Olympics
Alaska Airlines is teaming up with GCI to finance Team Alaska’s trip to the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in… Read More »
Philadelphia airport’s new art display highlights justice
Philadelphia International Airport’s latest art exhibition, “Fans of Homage,” features fans inspired by those commonly used by worshippers in African-American… Read More »
Air traffic to Mexico broke records in July
US airlines flew a record number of passengers to Mexico in July. Mexican officials reported that the five largest US… Read More »
Airlines offer flexibility amid Hurricane Ida
Airlines, including Delta, Southwest, United and American, offered rebooking flexibility, capped fares and adjusted flight schedules before Hurricane Ida shut… Read More »
IATA advocates global adoption of EU vaccine certification
The International Air Transport Association is urging the adoption of the European Union’s Digital COVID Certificate as a worldwide standard… Read More »
United adds seasonal route from Calif. to Aspen, Colo.
United Airlines is adding a seasonal route to Aspen, Colo., from John Wayne Airport in Orange County, Calif., for the… Read More »
Hawaiian’s Mahalo Van delivers a sweet “thank you”
Hawaiian Airlines is surprising Honolulu-based employees with local snack treats as a “thank you” for their efforts during the pandemic…. Read More »
US airlines continue to provide Afghanistan evacuation support
Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines are assisting in the effort to transport evacuees within the US through providing domestic charter… Read More »
Regional American Airlines affiliate, pilots reach agreement
Piedmont Airlines, which operates regional flights for American Airlines, has reached a contract agreement with its pilots. “Piedmont pilots serve… Read More »
American’s exec discusses new route strategy
American Airlines’ new strategy for using its hubs — and sometimes bypassing them in favor of direct flights from smaller… Read More »
FAA awards $766m-plus for airport infrastructure
The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded upwards of $766 million for improvement projects in 279 airports across 44 states, with… Read More »
Honolulu airport opens new $270M concourse
Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport will open a new $270 million concourse Aug. 27, its first major expansion since… Read More »
Alaska, Boeing offer students inside look at new tech
Students from the Native Science and Engineering Program recently toured Alaska Airlines’ Anchorage hangar for an inside look at how… Read More »
United Airlines partners with Fareportal
United Airlines has announced a three-year deal with online travel agency Fareportal. The company behind portal websites CheapOair and OneTravel… Read More »
Air Canada announces employee vaccination requirements
Air Canada announced it will comply with a Canadian government requirement that transportation workers be vaccinated against COVID-19, mandating the… Read More »
Airlines, crews continue to support Afghanistan evacuation
US airlines are proud to continue supporting the ongoing evacuation of Afghanistan, with United Airlines head Scott Kirby telling CNN… Read More »
FAA issues grants for sustainability, accessibility
The Federal Aviation Administration is awarding upwards of $35 million in total grants for airport improvements, including electric vehicles and… Read More »
Airport pianist to donate portion of $61K tips
Pianist Tonee “Valentine” Carter is donating some of the $61,000 in tips generated by an Instagram influencer to the American… Read More »
UPS delivers COVID-19 vaccines with drones
UPS is using drones with a temperature-controlled compartment to deliver COVID-19 vaccines. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is employing the… Read More »
Delta will impose a surcharge on unvaccinated workers
Delta Air Lines will require employees who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 to pay a $200 monthly surcharge on their… Read More »
Southern Ill. University joins Delta’s pilot program
Southern Illinois University has joined Delta Air Lines’ Propel Collegiate Pilot Career Path Program, which provides a fast track for… Read More »