Alaska Airlines Making Changes to Increase Employee Vaccination Rate
Alaska Airlines announced major changes to how it handles unvaccinated employees. According to an official statement from the carrier, 75… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Offering Rapid Rewards Members Double Tier-Qualifying Points
Southwest Airlines has announced that members of its Rapid Rewards loyalty program can earn double tier-qualifying points toward tier status… Read More »
TSA Adding Almost $200 Million Worth of New X-Ray Security Machines
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced a new $198 million order to procure mid-sized Computed Tomography (CT) x-ray systems for… Read More »
The Latest Expiration Dates for Unused Airline Tickets
United Airlines is giving customers added flexibility by extending the eligibility of unused tickets purchased amid the COVID-19 pandemic through… Read More »
The Best US Airports for Cheap Parking
Budget-Friendly Airports Parking your vehicle at the airport for an extended period of time can be a costly decision, which… Read More »
Delta Increases Number of Intended Flight Attendant Hires
Delta Air Lines on Tuesday said it intends to increase the amount of flight attendant hires between now and the… Read More »
Pilots Union Files Suit Against Southwest Airlines
The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association union has filed suit in federal court against Southwest, alleging that the Dallas-based carrier violated… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Opens New Lounge at San Francisco International
Alaska Airlines on Tuesday debuted its eighth, and newest, airport lounge, this one at San Francisco International. The 9,200-square-foot facility… Read More »
TSA Screens Lowest Number of Travelers Since May
Is it the new surge of COVID-19 or the traditional end of summer swoon? The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) last… Read More »
Seven airlines now trying to dismiss Anti-Mask lawsuit
Seven U.S. carriers who have responded to a lawsuit by a man claiming the mask mandate on planes is illegal… Read More »
Delta Crew Personally Buys Items for Afghan Children Refugees
Flight attendants on a Delta Air Lines flight being used to evacuate Afghan refugees pooled their money and personally paid… Read More »
Heathrow-JFK Back in the Top 10 Most Profitable Airline Routes
International travel has always been the most lucrative route for the airline industry, at least until the coronavirus pandemic hit… Read More »
New Italian Airline Files for US Flight Permission
Italia Transport Aereo (ITA), the new Italian carrier set to replace Alitalia in October, has filed for permission with the… Read More »
British Airways Explores Launch of Low-Budget Carrier
British Airways is poised to launch a new low-cost airline for Europe, a move that would allow it to compete… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Will Offer Fewer Flights This Fall
Folks looking to get out of town this autumn aboard a Southwest Airlines flight may find that they have fewer… Read More »
US Airlines Carrying Record Number of Passengers to Mexico
Airlines in the United States carried more travelers to Mexico in July than at any point in history, breaking all-time… Read More »
Air Canada to Require COVID Vaccinations for All Employees
Air Canada announced that all airline employees would be required to receive a COVID-19 vaccination by October 30. The updated health… Read More »
End of an Era for Alitalia
Alitalia Airlines, one of the biggest international brand names out of Europe and Italy’s national airline for 75 years, stopped… Read More »
Delta To Penalize Unvaccinated Employees With $200 Monthly Healthcare Plan Surcharge
Three-quarters of Delta Air Lines employees have been vaccinated against COVID-19, but the airline has announced further actions in an… Read More »
Delta Air Lines Expands Airbus A321neo Deal
Delta Air Lines announced it would add 30 incremental A321neo aircraft to its existing order book with Airbus. The expanded deal… Read More »
United Airlines Announces New Deal With Fareportal
United Airlines announced a new three-year agreement with travel technology company Fareportal. As part of the extension of a successful… Read More »
American Airlines to Reopen Flagship Lounges This Fall
American Airlines announced plans to begin reopening its Flagship Lounges in September and continue the process throughout the fall. American… Read More »
FAA Releases Video Aimed at Unruly Behavior
The Federal Aviation Administration this morning released a public service announcement video aimed at unruly passengers, warning them that violent… Read More »
Flight Attendants President Says Conditions on Flights Are at Epic Lows
Sara Nelson, the influential president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, said Monday the current conditions aboard airplane flights have… Read More »
US Airlines React to Government Orders to Provide Planes for Afghanistan Evacuations
The United States Government has ordered several of the top airlines in America to provide planes to the military as part of… Read More »
Delta Air Lines Announces New Distribution Agreement With Travelport
Delta Air Lines announced a new global distribution agreement with Travelport designed to enhance value-generation for the entire travel retailing ecosystem,… Read More »