Spirit Airlines Offering Free Spirit Boost for New, Existing Members
Spirit Airlines announced that new and existing Free Spirit members could instantly receive 500 bonus points just by going to… Read More »
FAA Says No To Trimming Pilot Training Time
The airlines are looking for ways to resolve a severe pilot shortage issue in the industry. The Federal Aviation Administration… Read More »
American Airlines, Citi Announce Sweepstakes and Exclusive Anniversary Events
American Airlines and Citi announced a series of exclusive events and promotions to celebrate the anniversary of one of the… Read More »
Southwest Says Leisure Travel Revenue Surpassing 2019 Numbers
An adjustment to its financial guidance for the third and fourth quarters has lifted Southwest Airlines’ optimism over air travel… Read More »
Newark Airport Is Not Considered a NYC Airport Anymore
No, Newark-Liberty International Airport is not closing. Nor is it moving from New Jersey. Nor is it changing its name…. Read More »
Southwest Airlines Offers Free Bags and, Apparently, Free Ukuleles
Southwest Airlines prides itself on its industry differentiation in offering two free check bags to all passengers. Now the carrier… Read More »
Air New Zealand Starts Auckland-New York City Route
Air New Zealand celebrated its new route from Auckland to New York City with a showcase event in Manhattan over… Read More »
Heathrow to Shut Down During Queen’s Funeral Procession
Heathrow International Airport in London will pay its respects to Queen Elizabeth II by cancelling several flights and briefly shutting… Read More »
American Airlines to Close Longtime Flight Attendant Base
American Airlines has decided to close its flight attendant base after more than 50 years at San Francisco International Airport…. Read More »
United CEO Admonishes FAA
Airline executives, including United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby, say the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) remains part of the problem when… Read More »
TSA Confirms David Pekoske as Administrator for Second Term
The United States Senate confirmed Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator David Pekoske to a second term as administrator. Pekoske was… Read More »
Delta Air Lines’ Refinery Is Reportedly Preparing To Process Biofuels
Delta Air Lines’ wholly owned refinery in Trainer, Pennsylvania, will reportedly start receiving shipments of raw materials for the production… Read More »
August Air Travel Ticket Sales More Than Doubled Year Over Year
Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) today revealed its most recent data for August 2022, which shows that air ticket sales made… Read More »
United Airlines, Emirates Announce New Partnership
United Airlines and Emirates announced a new commercial agreement designed to enhance each carrier’s network and give travelers easier access… Read More »
Four International Airports Added to TSA PreCheck Program
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the expansion of its PreCheck program with the addition of Air Europa, Flair, Volaris… Read More »
Spirit Sets Date for Shareholder Vote on JetBlue Deal
After a five-month saga that dominated aviation headlines through the spring and much of the summer, Spirit Airlines shareholders agreed… Read More »
Retired Nurse on Spirit Flight Saves Baby’s Life
Retired nurse Tamara Panzino was relaxing and reading a book during a Spirit Airlines flight from Pittsburgh to Orlando when… Read More »
Madeira, Portugal Gets Direct Flight From JFK
This one is for the oenophile, or would-be oenophile, in you. SATA Azores Airlines, along with the Madeira Promotion Bureau,… Read More »
Pilot Shortage Expected to Worsen Over Next Decade
There’s no question that a pilot shortage has contributed greatly to the summer of chaos in the airline industry. Carriers… Read More »
American Airlines Celebrates 80 Years of Service To Mexico
American Airlines has achieved an impressive milestone in its service between the U.S. and Mexico, celebrating 80 years of connectivity… Read More »
Turkish Airlines and Air Seychelles Sign Codeshare Agreement
The signing ceremony of the codeshare agreement took place at Turkish Airlines’ Headquarters in Istanbul. Turkish Airlines CEO, Mr. Bilal… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines Ends Vaccine Mandate for Employees
When the pandemic hit more than two years ago, the state of Hawaii was one of the strictest regions in… Read More »