The future of coronavirus testing may go to the dogs — literally. In a pilot program launched on Tuesday at Finland’s Helsinki Airport, trained dogs are being used to detect passengers infected with COVID-19, according […]
Republicans Introduce $28 Billion Airline Aid Package
Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said last week that airlines and restaurants both need the kind of financial help that only a second stimulus package can give. It was a rare, tacit admission […]
White House unveils a new relief bill strategy to avoid mass airline worker layoffs, schedule cuts
The Trump administration indicated Tuesday that it would support separate funding measures to provide more financial relief for airlines, a move that could stave off layoffs of thousands of workers and drastic cuts to flight […]
Alaska Airlines Expands ‘Sun and Snow’ Strategy
Alaska Airlines is expanding its winter offerings via its ‘Sun and Snow’ strategy with five new routes from Los Angeles International and Palm Springs International airports, the carrier announced today. Alaska will begin daily nonstop […]
Pelosi's Comments Tease Potential Airline Aid
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Friday that airlines and restaurants both need the kind of financial help that only another stimulus package can give. While talks in Congress […]
This 'Flight to Nowhere' Over the Australian Outback Sold Out in 10 Minutes
Taking a “flight to nowhere” might seem ominous but it turns out, it’s a great way to see Australia. Qantas Airlines announced that their seven-hour “flight to nowhere” managed to sell out in 10 minutes, […]
Southwest Extends Middle Seat Blocking to Nov. 30
Travelers aboard Southwest will still be able to practice social distancing onboard Thanksgiving holiday flights. The airline announced this week that it will continue to block off middle seats in airplane cabins through at least […]
Miami Airport First in Florida, Second in US to Receive ACI Health Accreditation
Miami International Airport (MIA) is the first in the state of Florida, second in the U.S. and only the third in North America to be accredited under the Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Health Accreditation […]
Alaska Airlines suspends all flights in and out of Portland, Spokane amid wildfire smoke
Alaska Airlines, along with its regional carrier Horizon Air, is temporarily suspending all flights to and from airports in Portland, Oregon and Spokane, Washington as the Pacific Northwest battles intense wildfires. The Seattle-based airline announced the news in a statement Monday […]
Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port set to open first phase of major expansion plan
First phase will be ready for completion in early 2021 despite the impact of coronavirus, says Abu Dhabi Ports Khalifa Port, situated halfway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The first phase of a major expansion […]