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Airline Weekly

Giant Dallas-Fort Worth and Denver Airports Anticipate Big Growth This Year

Something is in the air in Dallas-Fort Worth and Denver where the recovered mega hubs expect big airline passenger growth this year.

4 days ago

Airline Weekly

Embraer May Sell Older E-Jets in the U.S. For Another Decade

U.S. airline pilot contracts could keep production of Embraer's older E-Jets humming for another 10 years.

1 week ago

News Blog

Devastating Maui Fires Likely to Dampen Airline Demand for Extended Period

The deadly wildfires on the island of Maui are likely to affect visitor — and airline — demand to the island for the "foreseeable future," analysts at T.D. Cowen said Friday. "Resort destinations in Maui are likely to disappear from plans for the foreseeable future, but we believe Hawaii overall will remain an aspirational vacation…

Edward Russell | 2 weeks ago

News Blog

IDEAS: United Airlines Appeals to Families with Sesame Street Travel Kits

United Airlines has unveiled Children's Travel Kits in collaboration with Sesame Workshop. The kits feature an Oscar the Grouch color and activity book with crayons, Oscar the Grouch slide puzzle, and a sensory calming strip designed to help soothe anxiety and fidgeting. All of these activities aim to keep kids occupied in the air and…

Becca Smith | 2 weeks ago

Hotels

Skift India Report: Surge in Travel Job Openings

Travel agent positions led the demand for job roles in the past year – can the industry fill the openings fast enough?

Amrita Ghosh | 2 weeks ago

Airlines

U.S. Airlines Call for Extension to New York Flight Cuts

It's time for the appointment of a permanent FAA Administrator equipped to demonstrate strong leadership in devising a plan to rapidly rebuild the controller workforce.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 2 weeks ago

Airlines

Why United Airlines Is Leading Investments in Renewable Fuel Startups

Industry investment is an early step toward massive funding needed to develop sustainable aviation fuel — and funding is just one piece of the complicated puzzle that is adoption of that product. There’s a long way to go.

Justin Dawes | 2 weeks ago

Airlines

United Buys Land in Denver for $33 Million to Expand Pilot Training Center

Is the plan a part of United's broader strategy of moving its headquarter operations from Chicago to Denver? Let's wait and watch.

David Shepardson and Rajesh Kumar Singh, Reuters | 2 weeks ago

News Blog

IDEAS: United Partners with Venus Williams-Backed Brand to Revamp Amenity Kits

Travelers flying with United Business will now be provided with new amenity kits featuring exclusive products from Asutra, the Venus Williams backed wellness brand. Credit: United Airlines The new amenity kits – which will be offered on United's premium transcontinental domestic routes – feature cruelty-free skincare that is devoid of parabens, phthalates, or petroleum, and includes a…

Adam Stacey | 3 weeks ago

News Blog

IDEAS: United Introduces Braille to Improve Aircraft Cabin Accessibility

United has introduced Braille markings on its aircraft interiors - becoming the first U.S. airline to do so - giving travelers with visual impairments the opportunity to navigate aircraft cabins independently. The carrier states that it has already equipped around 12 aircraft with Braille labels, which are in place to indicate individual rows, seat numbers…

Adam Stacey | 4 weeks ago