Five U.S. airlines have finalized deals with the Department of Transportation to take loans from the federal government as part of the CARES Act stimulus package. The package was passed in March and $25 billion […]
United Defends Ending Middle Seat Policy, Calls It “PR Strategy”
Less than a week after announcing it would end its policy on blocking middle seats and return to flying at capacity, United Airlines defended its decision today. And boy did it really defend its decision. […]
United Adding Nearly 25,000 Flights in August, Extends Change Fee Waiver
United Airlines will add nearly 25,000 domestic and international flights to its August schedule compared to July 2020 as COVID-19 restrictions gradually lift and air travel demand picks up this summer. Despite tripling the size […]
Delta Extends Block on Middle Seats, Flight Capacity Limitations
As some airlines in the United States announced they would once again book their flights to capacity. Delta Air Lines revealed it would continue to block middle seats and limit passenger numbers in every cabin […]
Details Trickle Out From Airline Executives’ Meeting With Vice President Pence
Top airline executives met with Vice President Mike Pence on Friday, with details starting to trickle out from the 45-minute meeting at the White House on how the industry moves forward amid the coronavirus pandemic. […]
Airlines Threaten to Ban Passengers Refusing Masks
What previously might have been interpreted as a suggestion is now becoming a reality for many airline travelers. U.S. carriers are cracking down on passengers who do not wear face masks aboard flights and have […]
Southwest Launches Fall Flight Sale With Fares From $39 One-Way
Southwest Airlines is putting late-summer and fall flights on sale for as little as $39 one-way and $78 roundtrip. The low-cost carrier’s latest three-day sale runs through Thursday, June 25 at 11:59 p.m. CT and […]
Oman Airports ready for passenger operations
Approval is required from the Supreme Committee overseeing the sultanate’s response to Covid-19 Oman Airports said its ready to resume handling passenger operations Oman Airports said its ready to resume handling passenger operations, once approval […]
Flydubai in talks with staff as Covid-19 impact intensifies
Discussions taking place with pilots and cabin crew ‘regarding their future employment with the airline Flydubai is currently operating eight aircraft solely to transport cargo Dubai-based low-cost carrier Flydubai has revealed talks are taking place […]
Alaska Airlines Expands Next-Level Care Safety Measures
WHY IT RATES: Alaska Airlines has instituted nearly targeted 100 policies, procedures and actions to provide its guests and employees with layers of health and safety protections, and they’re already making a tangible difference in […]