Jewish groups are accusing Frontier Airlines of anti-Semitism after the carrier canceled a Sunday flight from Miami to New York over a clash with a group of Hasidic Jewish travelers related to mask compliance. The Orthodox Jewish Public Affairs Council has accused the Frontier cabin crew […]
Spirit Airlines, hoping to capitalize on travel rebound, adding two new cities this summer
Spirit Airlines plans to begin service in Milwaukee and Louisville, Kentucky, this summer as the airline looks to a hoped-for travel rebound given positive trends in coronavirus case counts and COVID-19 vaccines. The budget airline, known for cheap tickets and […]
Airline industry will gather passengers’ contact-tracing info, share with public health officials
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. airline industry is pledging to expand the practice of asking passengers on flights to the United States for information that public health officials could use for contact tracing during the pandemic. An industry trade group […]
Emirates said to mull swapping some 777X aircraft for smaller Dreamliners
Source says Emirates is seeking to switch between 30 and 40 of its 115 commitments for the 777X Emirates is seeking to switch between 30 and 40 of its 115 commitments for the 777X to the Dreamliner as it calibrates […]
What Airlines Are Doing to Make Flying Better, Safer, and More Fun in 2021
"The policies airlines have put in place are helping people feel better about flying," says Paul Tumpowsky, an aviation expert on T+L's Travel Advisory Board and the CEO of Skylark. Here's a look at a few of the big changes that […]
Alaska Airlines to Require Passengers on Washington, D.C. Flights to Remain Seated for an Hour After Takeoff and Before Landing
Alaska Airlines is stepping up mask enforcement and adding new security measures on flights to and from the Washington, D.C. area ahead of Joe Biden's presidential inauguration next week. Among the new rules: Passengers on Washington, D.C. flights must remain […]
US to require negative COVID-19 test for travelers boarding international flights to US, report says
Travelers flying into the United States from international destinations will be required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before boarding their flight, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control […]
Rumours of flight suspensions to KSA, Kuwait & Oman denied by Emirates
All flights are operational, says airline spokesperson, following a brief suspension in December. Emirates Airlines has denied incorrect reports that it has suspended flights to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Oman. In response to the stories circulating online on Sunday claiming […]
Dubai's RTA trials AI to reduce metro station waiting times, congestion
Roads and Transport Authority embarks on trial phase of using artificial intelligence to streamline demand for metro services Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has embarked on a trial phase of using artificial intelligence and simulators to streamline the demand […]
Qatar Airways set to fly back into Saudi Arabia as Saudia targets Doha return
The airline has announced it will begin flying to Riyadh, Jeddah and Damman in the coming days, following the ending of the three-year blockade. Qatar Airways is set to fly to Saudi Arabia again Qatar Airways has announced it will […]