U.S. Airports Ask Congress For $10B Over Pandemic-Related Slowdown
American airports have asked the U.S. Congress for $10 billion in immediate aid to help offset the massive drop in travel levels caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The proposal being discussed would see funds flow through the existing FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Eligible spending, normally limited to infrastructure projects, would be expanded to include […]
American launches passport scanning in updated app
Checking in for an international flight just got easier as American Airlines launches passport scanning in its mobile app. American is the first airline to offer passport chip scanning that securely transmits passport information directly from the near field communication chip embedded in the passport. This allows customers to head directly to the gate for […]
American and Qantas implement joint venture
American Airlines and Qantas have implemented their joint venture, designed to streamline transpacific travel and open the opportunity for new routes between North America and Oceania. The airlines announced the joint venture’s launch, which was approved and given antitrust protection by the US Department of Transportation in July, in a document submitted to the DOT […]
How far does one need to go to make a point?
Young Swedish activist Greta Thunberg crossed the Atlantic on a zero-emissions sailboat to attend the UN Climate Summit and then begin a tour around the Americas before attending the UNFCCC COP25 meeting in Chile. She and a sailing crew encountered rough seas on the way to New York in hurricane season. Anyone who is willing […]
United Airlines Declares MileagePlus Members’ Miles Will Never Expire
In an unexpected, official announcement on August 28, 2019, United Airlines declared that effective immediately, accrued MileagePlus rewards miles will never expire. This means that its rewards-program members now have, literally, a lifetime in which to use their accumulated miles on United flights, travel experiences, hotel stays and more. In 2019, United has committed to […]
Canadian Transportation Agency launches a new confidential toll-free Accessibility Help Line
The disability community and persons with disabilities now have new tools available to help them exercise their right to an accessible transportation network. In support of the implementation of the new Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations , the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has launched a new confidential toll-free Accessibility Help Line to provide […]
JetBlue Travel Products Opens New Inspiration Center in Fort Lauderdale
JetBlue debuted the new home for its JetBlue Travel Products subsidiary. Based in Fort Lauderdale, JetBlue Travel Products is setting out to make travel easier and more enjoyable with innovative new technology and JetBlue’s award-winning customer service. JetBlue Travel Product’s new home – dubbed its “Inspiration Center” – is located in the landmark Design Center […]
Volaris Announces Increased Capacity On its Chicago Routes and a New Seasonal Route: Monterrey – Mazatlán
Volaris, the United States and Central America, announces that it will increase capacity on its routes from and to Chicago, as well as opening a new Monterrey-Mazatlán route which will be a seasonal operation. With this additional capacity, Volaris reaffirms its commitment to provide more routes and flights so that its Clients can travel more […]
WestJet Appoints New VP Sales and Distribution
WestJet has appointed Charles (Chuck) Crowder as Vice-President, Sales and Distribution, reporting to Arved von zur Muehlen, Chief Commercial Officer, effective April 29, 2019. Chuck’s outstanding qualifications include more than 28 years of experience as a sales leader in the global travel and aviation industry. He joins WestJet most recently from Avis Budget Group where […]
American Airlines Wins Multiple Awards from Global Traveler
American Airlines received multiple awards in Global Traveler’s annual Tested Reader Survey and Wines on the Wing Airline Wine Survey. Global Traveler is the leading magazine for luxury business and leisure travelers. Winners were selected by readers and the Global Traveler Advisory Board. “American is honored to be recognized by expert business and leisure travelers […]
