Flight Attendants President Says Proposed Relief Package a Stop-Gap
Sara Nelson, president of the powerful Association of Flight Attendants-CWA International union, said Tuesday she is thankful for a newly… Read More »
Audit Finds Flaws in TSA’s Quiet Skies Surveillance Program
The Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) controversial Quiet Skies program designed to monitor higher risk travelers has come under more fire. A recent audit… Read More »
New Stimulus Package Proposal Calls for $17 Billion for Airlines
A new, bipartisan COVID-19 relief package would include $17 billion for the struggling airline industry, a spokeswoman for Senator Mark Warner… Read More »
Airlines Offering Safety Tours to Corporate Travel Managers
U.S. airlines are inviting corporate travel managers to tour their health and safety protocols in a bid to bring back business… Read More »
American Airlines Expands Digital Health Pass Trial, Pre-Flight COVID-19 Testing
American Airlines is expanding access to the VeriFLY mobile app and pre-flight COVID-19 testing this winter, making travel easier for passengers visiting… Read More »
FCC Quashes Proposal to Allow In-Flight Phone Calls
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially rejected a seven-year-old proposal to lift the ban on in-flight cellphone calls on… Read More »
United Raises Miles for Dozens of Non-Profits That Rely on Travel
United is inviting MileagePlus members to give back on Giving Tuesday and throughout the holiday season by donating miles to nearly… Read More »
Sunday Became US Air Travel’s Busiest Day Since the Start of the Pandemic
November 29, the Sunday that closed out the 2020 Thanksgiving holiday travel window, proved to be the single busiest day for U.S…. Read More »
American Airlines Plans to Test 737 MAX With Employees Only
American Airlines, which has already committed to using the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft again now that it has been recertified, will run… Read More »
British Airways Investigating Flight Attendant Offering ‘Adult Entertainment On-Board’
British Airways is hoping to identify a Heathrow-based crew member who is allegedly offering passengers “adult entertainment on-board.” According to The… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Launches $39 Cyber Sale
Southwest Airlines customers can snag flight deals from as low as $39 one-way during the carrier’s four-day Cyber Sale this… Read More »
Are Travelers Ready for a Digital Health Passport?
As the International Air Transport Association (IATA) moves forward with plans for an app that will enable flyers to display their… Read More »
Delta Passenger Arrested After Refusing to Wear Face Mask
Within the industry they are known as ‘naughty passengers,’ a colloquialism for rule-breaking airline travelers. Lately, they seem to crop… Read More »
United, American Begin Charter Flights to Deliver Vaccine
U.S. airlines, expected to play a pivotal role in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, are ramping up to do just… Read More »
Lufthansa Is Piloting an Economy Class Lie-Flat Seating Option
The pandemic may have led to every Economy Class flier’s dream seating arrangement—one where you get an entire row to… Read More »
IATA Expects Airlines’ Losses to Reach $157 Billion
The main trade group for the world’s airlines now says the coronavirus pandemic will cost the industry an estimated $157… Read More »
Why Is Delta Canceling So Many Thanksgiving Week Flights?
Even during the pandemic, airlines were expecting a sizable amount of passengers flying this week to kick off the holiday travel… Read More »
Delta to Launch New COVID-19 Testing Protocols For Quarantine Free Travel to Italy
In a first-of-its-kind pilot program, Delta Air Lines is launching a new COVID-19 testing protocol that will enable quarantine-free entry into Italy…. Read More »
TSA Travel Tips for Winter Holiday Travel Period
Get Ready for the Holidays With TSA With a high number of travelers taking to the skies during Thanksgiving week,… Read More »
American Airlines Offers Deals for Black Friday
American Airlines is offering a few deals to help travelers save this Black Friday. Starting on November 27 to December… Read More »
New Flight Routes Taking Off This Winter
New Season, New Routes As travelers slowly return to the skies, major airlines continue to resume service and launch seasonal… Read More »
Skies Busy During Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Period Despite CDC Warning
The Thanksgiving holiday travel period kicked off with a bang and the numbers are expected to stay elevated throughout the weekend. According… Read More »