Will the Cruise Industry Continue to See Mega-Ships?
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, recent cruise history suggested Royal Caribbean International’s Wonder of the Seas, slated to debut in… Read More »
Statement from RAA President and CEO Faye Malarkey Black on PSP Expiration
Dear RAA Friends and Family: On 1 November, tens of thousands of airline workers were furloughed. Over the weekend and… Read More »
C&L Aerospace signs distributorship with Thomas Global Systems for EFIS Display
C&L Aerospace, a C&L Aviation Group Company, has signed an agreement with Thomas Global Systems to distribute their TFD-8601 upgrade… Read More »
What’s the next step for Norwegian Air Shuttle?
The government of Norway is considering taking a stake of Norwegian Air as a measure to temporarily nationalise the air… Read More »
ERA Board welcomes new members to focus on industry rescue and recovery
The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) has announced that Jan Palmer, Xfly, has been elected as President of the ERA… Read More »
United Express carrier ExpressJet ceases operations
ExpressJet, one of the operators of United Express, has officially shut down operations this week. United confirmed in July that… Read More »
Woman Tries to Attack Gate Agent After She Was Denied Boarding
Well, the circle of naughty passengers is complete now from head to toe. Where wearing face masks on airlines has been… Read More »
Pelosi Pleads With Airlines to Stop Layoffs, Says Aid Is Imminent
Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) pleaded with airlines on Friday to stop furloughs and layoffs, promising… Read More »
Could President Trump’s COVID-19 Diagnosis Impact Cruise, Travel Industry?
With cruising still sidelined until October 31 after the Centers for Disease Control extended its no-sail order, some analysts think the… Read More »
AirAsia Japan due to be shut down?
AirAsia Japan, one of many subsidiaries of AirAsia, an Asia-Pacific-based LCC is on the brink of being shut down as… Read More »
FAA head’s 737 MAX test flight viewed as a PR stunt by victims
A report on ainonline.com reveals relatives of the victims of the Boeing 737 MAX crashes regarded FAA Administrator Steve Dickson’s… Read More »
Boeing’s Confident Travel Initiative presents ‘UV wand’ to sanitise plane interiors
Boeing and Healthe have entered into a patent and technology licence under which Healthe will manufacture an ultraviolet (UV) wand… Read More »
ASTA Considers Lawsuit Over CDC’s No Sail Order
The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) revealed it is considering filing a lawsuit against the federal government over the Centers for… Read More »
Aeromexico Resumes Service Between San Francisco and Guadalajara
Delta Air Lines and its Joint Cooperation Agreement (JCA) partner Aeromexico today resumed service from San Francisco International Airport to Guadalajara with three… Read More »
United’s November Service to Add Popular Florida, Mexico and Caribbean Routes
United Airlines today announced plans to restart service on close to 30 international routes this November, in addition to strengthening U.S…. Read More »
Mexican President Announces Plans for New Airport in Tulum
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador announced the country would build an airport in Tulum, Quintana Roo. According to The Riviera Maya… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Puts Fall Flights on Sale From $38 One-Way
Spirit Airlines is offering flights from as little as $38 one-way this fall. The ultra-low-cost carrier’s discounted fares must be… Read More »
Airline Ancillary Revenue Down Almost 50 Percent in 2020
A new study found that projected ancillary revenue earned by airlines in 2020 would be down by almost 50 percent compared to… Read More »
American Airlines to Increase Service to Key West
American Airlines will increase nonstop service to Key West, Florida from Charlotte, North Carolina and Dallas beginning Thursday, October 8. The carrier… Read More »
LAX Rolls Out Contactless Food and Beverage Ordering, Pick-Up
Travelers passing through Los Angeles International Airport can now conveniently order, pay for and pick up food and beverages from… Read More »
American, United to Furlough Over 32,000 Employees
As the United States government continues to work on a stimulus package, American Airlines and United Airlines announced over 32,000 employees… Read More »
Trump Administration Proposes $20 Billion in Aid for Airline Industry
United States President Donald Trump and his administration have proposed adding another $20 billion in aid for the airline industry in a… Read More »