Airline alliances call for international travel standards
The CEOs of the SkyTeam, Star Alliance and oneworld airline alliances called for common standards and digital health credentials that… Read More »
Southwest turns seat covers into soccer balls
Southwest Airlines’ “Repurpose with Purpose” program partnered with the Mexican company Balmex to turn leather seat covers into 1,500 hand-produced… Read More »
Southwest expands Max fleet amid travel recovery
Southwest Airlines has ordered 34 new Boeing 737 Max 7 planes for delivery next year. This latest order brings Southwest’s… Read More »
Alaska Airlines to fly between San Diego and Santa Barbara
Alaska Airlines will start service between San Diego and Santa Barbara June 17. The hour-long flight allows travelers to avoid… Read More »
Delta proposes codeshare with airBaltic
Delta Air Lines and airBaltic have applied for approval to code share from the US Department of Transportation. Delta hopes… Read More »
United plans big winter boost to mountain destinations
United Airlines is planning to increase its schedule to mountain snow destinations for the winter of 2021-2022, adding flights from… Read More »
Airlines, TSA gear up for increased demand
American Airlines and Delta Air Lines are recruiting headquarters employees to volunteer at their Dallas and Atlanta hubs as airlines… Read More »
US forms working groups on lifting global travel restrictions
The Biden administration is forming working groups that will determine how to safely restart international travel. The group will be… Read More »
Hawaii eases pandemic-related travel restrictions
Hawaii is dropping pandemic-related restrictions on interisland travel, and will lift quarantine and testing requirements for mainland travelers who are… Read More »
Las Vegas airport reopens checkpoint that tests new tech
McCarran International Airport and the Transportation Security Administration have reopened the Las Vegas airport’s “Innovation Checkpoint,” which tests new screening… Read More »
Alaska features fruit and cheese platter as service resumes
As Alaska Airlines continues to expand its inflight food service and advanced online ordering options, the airline spotlighted its fruit… Read More »
Southwest’s June expansion highlights Miss., Costa Rica
June marks Southwest Airlines’ biggest schedule expansion in 10 years, including Hawaii service and flights to two destinations in Costa… Read More »
Delta’s app can make same-day flight changes
Delta Air Lines has updated its mobile app to allow passengers to make same-day flight changes directly in the app… Read More »
Airline execs call for safe reopening of US-UK market
Airline CEOs and other travel executives this week urged the US and UK governments to safely reopen the critical US-UK… Read More »
Delta pilot’s time capsule note recovered
Taken aback at the sight of so many parked aircraft due to the pandemic, Delta Air Lines First Officer Chris… Read More »
Delta adds flights to France as country reopens
As France reopens to tourists, Delta Air Lines is boosting service to Paris, adding flights from Minneapolis and Boston to… Read More »
American Airlines adds second Israel route
American Airlines is adding a second Israel route with three weekly flights from Miami to Tel Aviv. The airline already… Read More »
Southwest fetes student who checked in a pool noodle
When a college student checked in a pool noodle to test Southwest Airlines’ free baggage policy — and win a… Read More »
Alaska Airlines affirms commitment to Seattle-area airport
Alaska is reaffirming its commitment to Paine Field, adding a new seasonal route to Tucson, Ariz., in November and planning… Read More »
Air Canada plans summer restart for international flights
Air Canada is pumping up its flight schedule beginning this month. The airline plans to restart service to many international… Read More »
United requires new hires to be vaccinated
After June 15, United Airlines will require all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and it is offering current… Read More »
Airlines announce plans to resume hiring
American, United and Delta have already resumed hiring and Southwest is also preparing to hire new staff. “I would say… Read More »
Airlines urge roadmap to reopen travel to Canada
Airlines for America and the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACA) urged the US and Canadian governments to “clearly spell… Read More »
Ind. airport receives grant for upgrades
The federal government is giving the Gary/Chicago International Airport in Gary, Ind., a $3.5 million grant to complete the renovation… Read More »
San Diego airport to forge ahead with $3B terminal overhaul
The San Diego Airport Authority has approved a $296 million operating budget and a $3.6 billion long-term capital spending plan… Read More »
Delta signs sustainable fuel partnership with CWT
The travel management company CWT has signed a sustainable fuel purchase agreement with Delta Air Lines, supporting the airline’s “Flight… Read More »