Biden Administration Activates US Airlines to Assist Afghan Evacuation
UPDATE: The Biden Administration this morning activated U.S. commercial airlines to assist with evacuation efforts in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said according… Read More »
Is National Cheap Flight Day Really the Best Day to Buy Plane Tickets?
Monday, August 23, is a day that gets a great deal of buzz in the aviation world each year. It’s… Read More »
Southwest Apologizes to Employees over Workload
Southwest Airlines, facing a potential picket by frontline workers, apologized to all workers on Friday about the grueling schedule over the… Read More »
Some Airlines Starting to Ban Fabric Face Masks
Now that the face mask mandate has been extended through January of 2022 by the federal government, a new wrinkle. It’s no… Read More »
Delta Conveys Commitment to Transparency to Customers
In a note to customers on its website, Delta Air Lines said it is making a bigger commitment to transparency… Read More »
Southwest Airlines’ Frontline Workers Threaten to Picket
Frontline workers for Southwest Airlines are threatening to picket over mismanagement, low staffing and scheduling issues as air travel continues… Read More »
Allegiant Launches New Loyalty Program for Leisure Travelers
Allegiant Air has introduced Allways Rewards, a non-credit card loyalty program designed specifically for leisure travelers. The new program is… Read More »
American Airlines Launching Fall Jamaica Flights From Philadelphia
American Airlines will launch the carrier’s first direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport beginning… Read More »
United Airlines Expands Access To COVID-19 Testing Locations
United Airlines has expanded access to COVID-19 testing locations across the country. On Thursday, the airline announced that customers can now schedule… Read More »
American Airlines Launches Fundraiser for Cancer Patients
American Airlines has been partnering with Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) for the past five years, and this month they’re launching a fundraising… Read More »
American Airlines’ Ban on Main Cabin Alcohol Extended Into 2022
American Airlines has just announced that it will be extending its suspension of main cabin alcohol sales on domestic flights… Read More »
FAA Fines for Unruly Behavior This Year Exceed $1 Million
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it has proposed another $531,545 in civil penalties against more than 30 airline… Read More »
Avelo Airlines Expands To East Coast With Nonstop Florida Flights
Avelo Airlines is wasting no time expanding to the East Coast, announcing plans to launch service from Connecticut’s Tweed-New Haven… Read More »
Spirit Will Reduce Flight Schedule Through September
Still smarting from having to cancel more than 2,800 flights over a two-week period – a combination of staff shortages,… Read More »
Despite Struggles, Breeze Airways Secures More Funding
Well, one thing is for certain. David Neeleman’s successes have earned enough confidence and goodwill in the airline industry to… Read More »
Southwest Using Cash Incentive for Staff Referrals
Ah, money. The ultimate enticement. Southwest Airlines knows this. The Dallas-based carrier is offering bonuses worth $300 to current staff… Read More »
Supersonic commercial air travel is coming back
The newest big thing could change the industry forever. As we hopefully head out of the pandemic, air travel has… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Brings Back $49 Fare Sale
Southwest Airlines is putting fall flights on sale from under $100 roundtrip this week. Available for purchase now through Thursday,… Read More »
Spirit Lost $50 Million on Cancellation Fiasco
A near two-week stretch in which Spirit Airlines was forced to cancel nearly 2,800 flights has cost the low-budget carrier… Read More »
United Tells Employees Not to Duct-Tape Passengers
Yeah, um, about that whole duct tape phenomenon going on in the airline industry? Let’s avoid that. That’s what United Airlines… Read More »
Don’t Miss These Cheap Flight Deals to Cancun
Scott’s Cheap Flights—the email subscription service that sends the best flight deals directly to the inboxes of its more than… Read More »
As US-UK Travel Increases, Airlines Need Restrictions Eliminated
As travel between the United States and the United Kingdom picks up, stakeholders on both sides of the ocean –… Read More »
Air Travel Sales Slip Due To COVID-19 Delta Variant
More evidence that the Delta variant, the strain of COVID-19 that has suddenly become more prevalent in the world, is… Read More »
United Allows Basic Economy Customers to Make Free Changes
United Airlines is throwing its customers a nice big bone through the end of the year. United has restored its… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Dies From COVID-19
A 36-year old Southwest Airlines flight attendant has died from COVID-19, family and friends said. Maurice “Reggie” Shepperson tested positive… Read More »
JetBlue CEO: We’ll Secure More Slots at London Heathrow
After finally beginning its long-awaited route to London Heathrow last week, JetBlue Airways CEO Robin Hayes said the carrier is… Read More »