Airline Industry Sets Global Standards for Health and Safety Amid COVID-19
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released a new health checklist to help airlines self-assess their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The… Read More »
JetBlue Delays London Debut to Late 2021
For years, JetBlue Airways had hoped to create its first trans-Atlantic route and, finally, last year, the New York-based airline… Read More »
Nashville Airport Launches Touchless Biometric ID Tech at Security
Last week, on August 12, Nashville International Airport became the first in Tennessee and thirty-fifth in the nation to debut ‘Clear’ biometric identity scanners,… Read More »
Search Underway for Missing United Airlines Executive
Illinois authorities and volunteers began a massive search Friday for a missing United Airlines executive. Jake Cefolia, the carrier’s Senior… Read More »
FBI Warns of Fake Airport Websites, Wi-Fi Networks
The FBI is warning travelers to be wary of potentially fake website domains spoofing U.S. airport websites that could result… Read More »
Brawl Breaks Out at Airport in Puerto Rico
A brawl broke out at an airport in Puerto Rico Monday after a flight was canceled due to the disruptive nature of… Read More »
US Airports Are Seeing a Spike in Gun Seizures
While passenger air travel volumes are still a far cry from what they were before COVID-19 struck, the number of… Read More »
United Airlines Flight Searched at Airport Due to Alleged Bomb Threat
A United Airlines flight that landed at a New York City area airport had to undergo a search by police after a… Read More »
United Airlines Adding More Flights to Hawaii
United Airlines is adding to its service to the Hawaiian islands. The Chicago-based carrier has announced it will increase flights to Hawaii starting… Read More »
TSA Officers Uncover Assault Rifle Hidden in Suitcase
TSA officers seized an assault rifle along with a high-powered magazine and an arsenal of ammunition that was hidden inside… Read More »
Airline Industry May Not Recover Until 2023 At Earliest
Moody’s Investor Services, the respected financial firm, has issued a new report on the beleaguered airline industry – and the… Read More »
American, JetBlue Joining Forces is Long Overdue
There was a time in the not-too-distant past – like, six months ago – when U.S. airlines were operating at… Read More »
Icelandair Fires Flight Attendants – Pilots Will Take Over Those Duties
Off-duty pilots will find themselves stepping into new roles on Monday, July 20, for Icelandair – temporary flight attendants. That… Read More »
JetBlue Shifting West Coast Focus to LAX
JetBlue is targeting the busiest origin and destination market in the world to expand its West Coast operations. The airline… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Aims to Resume All International Service by Early 2021
In a video posted to Twitter, Southwest Airlines’ CEO Gary Kelly recently discussed how the airline plans to start gradually re-establishing… Read More »
Influx of Tourists Forces Cancun to Reopen Another Airport Terminal
Cancun is certainly not back to where it was in previous years in terms of tourism, in part due to… Read More »
A Connecticut Mayor Sues Delta Over Dog Bite Injury
Current Bridgeport, Conn. Mayor Joe Ganim, a Democratic candidate for Gov. of the state of Connecticut, is suing Delta Air… Read More »
Qatar Airways is Requiring a Full Face Shield to Fly
As part of Qatar Airways’ updated health and safety measures, the airline will now require passengers to wear a face shield in… Read More »
The Airlines Keeping Seats Open This Summer
Social Distancing in the Skies Airlines are stepping up cleaning and hygiene measures, requiring face masks and even checking passengers’… Read More »
Delta Reopening Sky Clubs With Additional Layers of Protection
Delta Air Lines announced it would begin reopening Delta Sky Clubs with additional layers of protection to keep customers safe as air… Read More »
Heroic Effort by Spirit Airlines to Rescue Family
Airlines normally take a beating in the court of public opinion for a variety of reasons – ancillary fees, delayed… Read More »
Medical Expert Explains Why Airplane Cabin Air is Clean
The number of travelers taking to the skies continues to rise and Delta Air Lines is working hard to ensure the safety… Read More »
Another Plane Passenger Removed For Refusing to Wear Mask
For at least the third time in 15 days, a passenger has been kicked off a flight for refusing to… Read More »
Delta CEO on Masks: ‘We Will Not Forcibly Remove You From the Plane’
A significant storyline for airlines as travelers return to the skies is the facial coverings policies put in place to… Read More »
Southwest Launches Fall Flight Sale With Fares From $39 One-Way
Southwest Airlines is putting late-summer and fall flights on sale for as little as $39 one-way and $78 roundtrip. The… Read More »
JetBlue Launches Cash + Points Redemption Option for TrueBlue Members
Need more frequent flyer points to cover the full cost of a trip? Looking for options? If you’re a JetBlue… Read More »