Alaska Airlines launches first U.S. electronic bag tag program
Alaska Airlines today became the first U.S. airline to launch an electronic bag tag program, which enables guests to tag their luggage through the airline’s mobile app before they even reach the airport. This week, 2,500 Alaska Mileage Plan members will begin receiving their electronic bag tag. Those elite status members included in the first […]
Avianca: Loss of Viva would have negative impact on Colombia’s airline industry
The potential collapse of the low-cost Colombian airline Viva could lead to higher fares and the loss of connections to some cities, Avianca’s chief executive said Thursday. Avianca and Viva announced on Wednesday they had appealed to Colombia’s aviation regulator after it rejected their plan to merge, proposing steps to allay its concerns, such as […]
IAG Cargo expands Asia-Pacific capacity with restart between London and Tokyo
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced the restart of its direct service between London Heathrow and Tokyo airport with daily flights commencing from 13th November. The revival of this service will be welcomed by IAG Cargo customers from both regions after its year long pause. Throughout the duration of […]
British Airways announces new direct us flight from London to Cincinnati
British Airways has announced a new direct route from London Heathrow to the Cincinnati region, starting from Summer 2023. Cincinnati will become the 27th US destination served directly from London by British Airways, which offers 300 transatlantic flights per week, the most of any UK carrier. Starting on 5 June 2023, this will be the […]
United Airlines expects busiest travel day since start of COVID this Thanksgiving
United Airlines (UAL.O) said Wednesday it expects to carry 5.5 million passengers during the Thanksgiving travel period, up about 12% over 2021. The U.S. carrier will operate more than 3,700 flights per day on average during the Nov. 18-30 period. United forecasts it will carry about as many passengers over the holiday as the pre-pandemic […]
Spirit Airlines Celebrates Inaugural San Antonio Flight by Doubling Service
San Antonio travel options soared as Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) launched its daily, nonstop service from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to popular leisure destinations, including Las Vegas (LAS) and Orlando (MCO). Guests will enjoy even More Go in the new year with the carrier announcing the addition of two new routes to Baltimore/Washington D.C. […]
Goodbye boarding passes, hello biometric facial recognition
Boarding passes will soon be a thing of the past. Last week, Air New Zealand customers were some of the first to experience biometric verification at the boarding gate after a successful trial at Los Angeles Airport. It’s all part of Air New Zealand’s plan to take the friction out of travel and to make […]
The Cathay Pacific Group expects to resume 70% of pre-COVID passenger capacity levels by end of 2023
The Cathay Pacific Group – comprising passenger airlines Cathay Pacific and HK Express – is committed to restoring passenger capacity and connectivity in the Hong Kong aviation hub to serve the needs of the Hong Kong and international travel markets. It anticipates that the Group will be operating around 70% of its pre-pandemic passenger flight […]
United Becomes First U.S. Airline to Invest in Biofuel Refinery
Today, United Airlines Ventures (UAV) announced a strategic investment in NEXT Renewable Fuels (NEXT), which is permitting a flagship biofuel refinery in Port Westward, Oregon, with expected production beginning in 2026. NEXT is a Houston-based company developing the biorefinery which, at full production, could produce up to 50,000 barrels per day of Sustainable Aviation Fuel […]
Frontier Airlines CEO: Transatlantic A321XLR Routes ‘Definitely In Consideration’
With 18 Airbus A321XLR aircraft slated to be delivered to Frontier Airlines, the US ULCC is considering entering the transatlantic market, and has not ruled out long-haul flights to South America. The A321XLR, which completed its first flight in June and is scheduled to enter service in 2024, will be the longest-range single-aisle aircraft produced […]
