South African Tourism Welcomes United’s Nonstop Service to Johannesburg
June 3 saw South African Tourism (SAT) and United Airlines celebrating the airline’s launch of new daily nonstop service between New York/Newark… Read More »
United Airlines To Give Vaccinated Flight Attendants Extra Days Off
As an incentive to get vaccinated, United Airlines will provide up to three extra vacation days to its flight attendants after the… Read More »
United Airlines Announces Agreement to Purchase New Supersonic Aircraft
United Airlines announced a new partnership with Boom Supersonic to add aircraft to its global fleet and support the carrier’s cooperative… Read More »
Airline Industry Calling on G7 Governments to Reopen International Travel
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) continues to advocate for the reopening of international travel, saying G7 governments should focus… Read More »
Boeing and Alaska Airlines To Test New Sustainable Technologies in-Flight
Alaska Airlines and Boeing today announced that they’re partnering to realize Boeing’s latest ecoDemonstrator program, which will test around 20… Read More »
American Raises Nearly $1.5 Million for Global COVID-19 Relief Efforts
American Airlines announced it has raised nearly $1.5 million in support of the American Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies’… Read More »
KLM Restoring Most North American Routes
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced that its North American network is nearly back to pre-pandemic levels, save for one… Read More »
United Airlines Supporting LGBTQ+ Organizations During Pride Month
United Airlines has teamed up with Chase and Visa to reward United Visa Cardmembers who donate to non-profit LGBTQ+ organizations during… Read More »
American Airlines Expands Preflight COVID-19 Testing Program
American Airlines announced the expansion of its preflight COVID-19 testing program with new self-administered and more in-person testing options to make… Read More »
The Cheapest, Most Expensive US Airports To Fly From
Most, Least Budget-Friendly Origins The COVID-19 pandemic had a positive impact on flight pricing last year as the national average… Read More »
Delta Adding More Entertainment Selections
Delta Air Lines today announced it is refreshing its in-flight entertainment options, adding new hit movies, TV shows and podcasts,… Read More »
JetBlue Unveils New Airbus A321neo With Mint
JetBlue announced its first Airbus A321neo with Mint officially entered scheduled service on Tuesday with the first revenue flight from New… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Announces First-Ever ‘Wanna Get Away Day’
As part of Southwest Airlines’ 50th Anniversary celebration, the carrier declared June 18 as Wanna Get Away Day and registered… Read More »
TSA Reveals Passenger Traffic Numbers for Busy Memorial Day Weekend
Despite the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that over 1.9 million people were screened at… Read More »
Memorial Day Weekend Shows Air Travel Still Rebounding
As expected, airline travel was up again for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The Transportation Security Administration reported screening 1,959,593… Read More »
Former Southwest Pilot Admits Exposing Himself on Flight
A now-retired Southwest Airlines pilot admitted in court he exposed himself during a flight in 2020, saying it was a… Read More »
Now American Won’t Offer Alcohol in Main Cabin Until September
American Airlines on Saturday told its flight attendants not to serve alcohol to customers in the main cabin until at… Read More »
Airline Industry Facing Rising Tide of Unruly Passengers
As demand continues to ramp up and more travelers take to the skies, the number of unruly passengers causing incidents… Read More »
United Airlines Names Chief Customer Officer Toby Enqvist Executive Vice President
United announced today that Chief Customer Officer Toby Enqvist has been named the airline’s newest executive vice president. Enqvist was… Read More »
Southwest Delays Resumption of Alcohol Service on Flights
Southwest planned to resume the sale of alcohol this summer but it has passed on that idea after an altercation between a… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Bans Unruly Passenger After Viral Attack Video
Southwest Airlines announced the woman seen attacking a flight attendant in a viral video has been permanently banned from flying with the… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Announces Extra Florida Routes
Spirit Airlines today celebrated its inaugural touchdown at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)—a company milestone that’s been years in the making. The… Read More »