Southwest Airlines plans]s to increase winter staffing and improve tech
Southwest Airlines’ CEO said the company will increase winter staffing and equipment to help avoid a repeat of mass cancelations… Read More »
All travelers to the UK will need digital pre-authorization by 2025
The U.K. will require all visa-exempt travelers to apply for digital travel authorization before entering the country, in a move… Read More »
U.S. CDC set to lift COVID-19 testing requirements for travelers from China
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to end mandatory COVID-19 tests for travelers from China,… Read More »
Qantas said it will return to 100% of its pre-Covid capacity in 2024
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce says he expects the airline to see a full return to pre-Covid capacity in 2024. “We’re… Read More »
FedEx pilot union inches closer to strike with unanimous approval vote
The union representing FedEx pilots unanimously approved a strike authorization vote last week, according to a Wednesday press release. Contract… Read More »
United Airlines and five other companies launch development sustainable aviation fuel
United Airlines and five corporate partners are launching a venture capital fund to invest in startup firms and technology developing… Read More »
Spring break gets pricey as travelers return to old booking habits
Spring break travel demand is picking up, driving up airfare and hotel rates. Travel app Hopper said in a report… Read More »
Boeing orders and deliveries slipped in January
Boeing’s aircraft orders and deliveries slipped in January from Dec. 2022. Boeing delivered 38 jetliners last month, 35 of them… Read More »
The FAA fights to limit travel disruptions by rocket launches
Space companies are launching more rockets than ever, ratcheting up competition for air space just as travelers return to flying… Read More »
FAA to fine United more than $1 million over preflight safety checks
The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it is proposing a more than $1.1 million penalty against United Airlines for allegedly… Read More »
Senators push for airline passenger protections after Southwest disaster
Two Senate Democrats reintroduced legislation to strengthen airline passenger protections following a year of travel disruptions that was capped by… Read More »
Boeing plans to add a fourth 737 Max production line to meet demand
Boeing said it plans to add a fourth 737 Max production line in the second half of next year as… Read More »