American Airlines Revamps AAdvantage Loyalty Program
American Airlines is changing its AAdvantage loyalty program to make it easier for customers to earn status, where loyalty members… Read More »
Businesses Can Now Earn Points With New Southwest Program
In an effort to rekindle business travel, Southwest Airlines has started a new loyalty program aimed at companies. The Dallas-based… Read More »
Another New US Airline Launches
Pandemic be damned. As much as COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the travel industry over the last 20 months or… Read More »
Delayed Airline Refund Payments Prompt Increase in Complaints
Slow responses by airlines to refund passengers for flights canceled by the pandemic has caused a huge increase in complaints… Read More »
International Flight Bookings to the US Continue to Rise
A new study found flight bookings to the United States have increased following the announcement that international travelers vaccinated against… Read More »
DOT Inspector General Chides FAA Oversight of American Airlines
The Department of Transportation’s Inspector General on Friday criticized the Federal Aviation Administration for its oversight of maintenance issues with… Read More »
Union Tells American Airlines Unvaccinated Flight Attendants They’re Safe
The union for American Airlines flight attendants has informed its unvaccinated members that they are not at risk for being… Read More »
How One Regional Airline’s Technical Problems Affected Major Carriers
SkyWest Airlines, one of the country’s biggest and most well-known regional airlines, suffered an internal technical problem this week that… Read More »
FAA Proposes More Rest Time for Flight Attendants
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a regulation on Thursday to require that flight attendants be provided a longer rest… Read More »
Sun Country Airlines Adds Seven New North American Cities
Budget carrier Sun Country Airlines is expanding its footprint by adding seven new destinations to its network in 2022, including… Read More »
US Travel Agency Air Ticket Sales Continue to Improve
Travel continues to pick up as evidenced by air ticket sales. The Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) most recent data shows… Read More »
Unions Tell Pilots To Keep Focus on Flying, Not Federal Vaccine Mandate
It seems that a preoccupation with federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates is interfering with commercial airline pilots’ ability to safely do… Read More »
Will TSA Face a Staffing Shortage for Thanksgiving Travel Rush?
It’s looking like there will be a shortage of screeners at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) airport checkpoints during the busy… Read More »
Widespread Flight Cancellations Cost Southwest Airlines $75 Million
Southwest Airlines reported its third-quarter 2021 financial results on Thursday, revealing that the carrier’s recent operational nightmare forcing it to… Read More »
American Airlines Announces Third-Quarter Profit
American Airlines announced a profit of $169 million for the third quarter, with expectations that the winter holiday travel period… Read More »
There’s Still Time To Score Cheap Thanksgiving Flight Deals
Cheap flights will be harder to come by as the busy holiday travel period draws nearer, but the window to… Read More »
United Tempers 3Q Earnings Boost With Jet Fuel Fears
United Airlines beat analysts’ predictions when it announced third-quarter earnings, posting a $473 million profit bolstered by government aid and… Read More »
Southwest Won’t Place Unvaccinated Employees on Unpaid Leave
In the face of a partial employee backlash, Southwest Airlines on Tuesday said it will not place unvaccinated workers who… Read More »
Delta Air Lines Adds Over 100 Flights From New York City
Delta Air Lines announced plans to add more than 100 total daily departures in November from John F. Kennedy Airport… Read More »
JetBlue Vacations announces new flight and cruise packages
JetBlue Travel Products (JTP) announced a new plan to improve the travel experience through the launch of JetBlue Vacations’ Flight… Read More »
Southwest Employees Protest Airline’s Vaccine Mandate
Current and former workers of Southwest Airlines gathered outside the carrier’s Dallas headquarters on Monday to protest the company’s employee… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Announces Sustainability Actions, Initiatives
Southwest Airlines announced a series of near-term goals, actions and initiatives designed to support the carrier’s 10-year plan to maintain… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Launches Investment Arm to Accelerate Net-Zero Progress
Alaska Airlines announced the formation of a new LLC, Alaska Star Ventures, to advance emerging technology that will accelerate the… Read More »
New Flight Routes Taking Off This Holiday Season
New Flights Ahead of the New Year Airlines are building up their flight schedules in anticipation of booming travel demand… Read More »
Rising Fuel Prices Could Hamper Airline Recovery
Airline officials are expecting a robust holiday travel season after a dynamic spring and summer that saw pent-up demand from… Read More »
Delta Expands Facial Recognition to Domestic Flights in Atlanta
Delta Air Lines will expand its facial recognition program to domestic flights operating at its home hub at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson… Read More »