COVID-19 surge: Rising cases hurting airline ticket sales
The leading U.S. airlines say that the rise in COVID-19 cases is hurting ticket sales and pushing back the recovery of the travel industry.
The leading U.S. airlines say that the rise in COVID-19 cases is hurting ticket sales and pushing back the recovery of the travel industry.
American Airlines pilots’ union to picket at major airports
American Airlines pilots are protesting what they call mismanagement of the ramp-up in flight schedules. They say they are overworked, tired and fed up with the lack of accommodations they've dealt with to keep up with travel demand.
American Airlines pilots are protesting what they call mismanagement of the ramp-up in flight schedules. They say they are overworked, tired and fed up with the lack of accommodations they've dealt with to keep up with travel demand.
American Airlines ends COVID leave for unvaccinated workers
American Airlines will no longer offer paid pandemic time off for employees who get sick but are not vaccinated against COVID-19
American Airlines will no longer offer paid pandemic time off for employees who get sick but are not vaccinated against COVID-19
North Texas flight attendants take self-defense class as sky rage incidents continue
The airline staff self-defense class has been around since 2005, but has gained in popularity recently due to the rise in bad behavior taking place on-board some flights.
The airline staff self-defense class has been around since 2005, but has gained in popularity recently due to the rise in bad behavior taking place on-board some flights.
Pentagon to compel commercial airlines to evacuate Afghans
The Defense Department will compel commercial airlines to help in the U.S. evacuation efforts of Afghans and American personnel.
The Defense Department will compel commercial airlines to help in the U.S. evacuation efforts of Afghans and American personnel.
Delta, American Airlines, Southwest will not mandate COVID-19 vaccine for employees
Three major U.S. airlines will not be requiring their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine but will offer additional paid time off and cash as incentives for those that do.
Three major U.S. airlines will not be requiring their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine but will offer additional paid time off and cash as incentives for those that do.
United Airlines to require U.S. employees to be vaccinated
United Airlines will require employees in the U.S. to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, perhaps sooner, joining a rising number of big corporations that are responding to a surge in virus cases. However, North Texas-based American and Southwest are not going that far just yet.
United Airlines will require employees in the U.S. to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, perhaps sooner, joining a rising number of big corporations that are responding to a surge in virus cases. However, North Texas-based American and Southwest are not going that far just yet.
DFW Airport to add nine new gates, renovate Terminal C
DFW Airport board members approved a $139 million plan to add nine new gates to Terminals A and C.
DFW Airport board members approved a $139 million plan to add nine new gates to Terminals A and C.
Southwest, American post 2Q profits as air travel picks up
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines both posted second-quarter profits on Thursday thanks to generous federal pandemic relief that covers most of their labor costs.
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines both posted second-quarter profits on Thursday thanks to generous federal pandemic relief that covers most of their labor costs.
Airlines continue staff recalls as concerns over Delta variant grow
A summer travel surge is prompting Fort Worth-based American Airlines to recall all flight attendants currently on extended voluntary leave.
A summer travel surge is prompting Fort Worth-based American Airlines to recall all flight attendants currently on extended voluntary leave.
Crowded flights and air travel delays could continue through the summer
At SFO, the airport duty manager says this holiday was the busiest travel period since the pandemic began.
At SFO, the airport duty manager says this holiday was the busiest travel period since the pandemic began.
When pressed for answers, American Airlines unable to give details about upcoming cancellations
There are lots of questions from summer travelers following American Airline's cancellation of thousands of flights over the next month.
There are lots of questions from summer travelers following American Airline's cancellation of thousands of flights over the next month.
American Airlines cancels hundreds of flights due to staffing shortages
Bad weather is only one reason why American Airlines canceled hundreds of flights over the holiday weekend. The Fort Worth-based airline also doesn't have enough staff to fill its schedule. The airline expects to issue more cancellations.
Bad weather is only one reason why American Airlines canceled hundreds of flights over the holiday weekend. The Fort Worth-based airline also doesn't have enough staff to fill its schedule. The airline expects to issue more cancellations.
American, Southwest airlines to see more international travel after CDC eases some restrictions
This new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control means a return to international flights.
This new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control means a return to international flights.
Southwest, American Airlines temporarily halt alcohol service after rise in passenger violence
Southwest and American Airlines announced a temporary halt in alcohol service amid a rise in passenger violence.
Southwest and American Airlines announced a temporary halt in alcohol service amid a rise in passenger violence.
More people starting to feel comfortable with air travel as more vaccinations are happening
The TSA said this past Sunday was its busiest day in the past year, and Memorial Day weekend will likely be even busier.
The TSA said this past Sunday was its busiest day in the past year, and Memorial Day weekend will likely be even busier.
3 largest US airlines suspending flights to Israel amid rising violence
The largest U.S. airlines are canceling flights to Tel Aviv as violence flares between Israel and Palestinians.
The largest U.S. airlines are canceling flights to Tel Aviv as violence flares between Israel and Palestinians.
FAA approves Boeing fix for jets grounded by electrical flaw
Federal regulators have approved a Boeing procedure to fix about 100 jets that have been idled for the past month because of improper electrical grounding of some components.
Federal regulators have approved a Boeing procedure to fix about 100 jets that have been idled for the past month because of improper electrical grounding of some components.
US airline bailout helps Southwest post $116 million profit
The two major North Texas-based airlines say travel is beginning to come back.
The two major North Texas-based airlines say travel is beginning to come back.
American Airlines recalling all pilots, plans to ramp up hiring efforts by fall
There is another sign the travel industry is rebounding. American Airlines is searching for pilots to bring on board.
There is another sign the travel industry is rebounding. American Airlines is searching for pilots to bring on board.