US Airlines Urging President Biden to Lift Mask Mandates for Transportation
The chief executive officers from the top airlines in the United States have sent a letter to President Joe Biden… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Introduces New Fare Class
In what had been a long-rumored, long-anticipated introduction, Southwest Airlines on Thursday formally announced its newest class of airfare, the… Read More »
Alaska Airlines offers flight attendants with double pay for summer work
At least one airline is already reverting to tactics used for the winter holidays in 2021 to help offset potential… Read More »
Hyatt Announces Plans to Expand Brands Into New Markets
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced its Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands are scheduled to open 48 new properties across the… Read More »
JetBlue, American offer reciprocal elite perks
American Airlines and JetBlue are now offering reciprocal perks for their elite frequent flyers. The benefits include upgraded seating, checked… Read More »
Long-awaited rail line extension opens in Somerville, Mass.
The extension of the Green Line rail to Somerville, Mass., has finally been completed, 32 years after discussions about the… Read More »
SpaceX aims at in-flight satellite internet
SpaceX is working on the antenna technology and regulatory approval needed to provide Starlink satellite internet service on commercial aircraft…. Read More »
Air traffic rebounds to new post-pandemic high
The Transportation Security Administration reported that over 2.36 million passengers cleared checkpoints on March 20, setting a new post-pandemic record…. Read More »
Alaska Airlines reports uptick in business travel bookings
In an interview with CNBC, Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci said the carrier continues to see strong travel demand across… Read More »
IATA releases improved tool to measure per-passenger emissions
The International Air Transport Association has introduced a tool that uses verified airline operational data on specific aircraft to more… Read More »
MSC Cruises USA President Talks New York Positioning
Earlier this month officials at MSC Cruises announced the company will homeport 4,500-passenger MSC Meraviglia at New York’s Brooklyn Cruise… Read More »
India’s flybig signs LOI for 5+5 Twin Otter-400s
flybig (S9, Indore) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with De Havilland Aircraft of Canada covering five firm-ordered DHC-6-400s… Read More »