Articles tagged “a4a”

Airlines

U.S. Might Delay Some Space Launches to Unsnarl Airline Traffic

Is the lobbying group for any part of the travel industry as effective as Airlines for America? The group expects 145 space launches this year, and it has the ear of U.S. authorities to try to throttle that launch schedule back.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 6 months ago

U.S. Might Delay Some Space Launches to Unsnarl Airline Traffic

Airline Weekly

A Thanksgiving Week of Travel

Thanksgiving travel in the U.S. is back, said Airlines for America President and CEO Nicholas Calio. But while it may be as busy as it was three years ago, it will also be different as more people take blended trips and make it a Thanksgiving week.

11 months ago
A Thanksgiving Week of Travel

Airlines

U.S. Air-Passenger Screenings Highest Since Early 2020 Despite Flight Cancellation Saga

Ongoing flight cancellations in the U.S. haven't deterred passengers trying to fly from Point A to Point B. But airlines and airports aren't winning many fans.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 1 year ago

U.S. Air-Passenger Screenings Highest Since Early 2020 Despite Flight Cancellation Saga

Airlines

Congress Considers Stricter Measures for Unruly Flyers After Hearing Tales of Abuse

Make airlines share information about banned and abusive flyers more readily. That was one suggestion to come out a Congressional hearing this week. And stop airport bars from selling booze in to-go cups.

Ruthy Munoz | 2 years ago

Congress Considers Stricter Measures for Unruly Flyers After Hearing Tales of Abuse

Airlines

Flyers With Disabilities Will Get Support From New Airlines Industry Group

The pandemic has magnified the voices of accessibility organizations and the disparities for travelers with disabilities. Accessibility to travel and undamaged personal mobility aids are big concerns for these travelers who account for billions of dollars in revenue. Finally, the industry is trying to do the right thing, or so it seems.

Ruthy Muñoz, Skift | 2 years ago

Flyers With Disabilities Will Get Support From New Airlines Industry Group

Airlines

Airlines Ask Justice Department to Prosecute Unruly Flyers to Send Stronger Message

Incidents of unruly passengers aloft continue to rise despite stepped up enforcement and hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines levied. Criminal charges and prison time could be next if airlines and unions get their way.

Edward Russell, Skift | 2 years ago

Airlines Ask Justice Department to Prosecute Unruly Flyers to Send Stronger Message

Airlines

U.S.-Bound International Air Travelers Cleared to Use Self-Administered Covid Tests

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's decision to permit self-administered Covid tests overseen by certain telehealth services should ease some concern among international travelers arriving in the U.S. that they wouldn't otherwise be able to secure proper testing abroad.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 2 years ago

Airlines

Health Officials Hold Off Endorsing Travel for Fully Vaccinated Americans

The CDC has released its first guidelines for Americans who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 but stopped short of removing warnings against travel. However, it's not clear if the guidance will make much difference as more and more people book flights and hotels.

Edward Russell, Skift | 3 years ago

Health Officials Hold Off Endorsing Travel for Fully Vaccinated Americans

Airlines

U.S. Airlines to Begin Voluntary Traveler Data Collection for Covid-19 Tracing

U.S. airlines will begin collecting traveler data for contact tracing as part of a new partnership with the CDC. But the voluntary nature of the program raises questions over its effectiveness slowing the spread of Covid-19.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 3 years ago

U.S. Airlines to Begin Voluntary Traveler Data Collection for Covid-19 Tracing

Coronavirus

U.S. Airline Passenger Numbers Fall to 1985 Levels

It was back to the future for U.S. airlines in 2020 when passenger numbers fell to levels unseen since 1985. And while traffic will likely rebound some this year, the slow vaccine roll out and new Covid-19 strains have the outlook far from certain.

Edward Russell, Skift | 3 years ago

U.S. Airline Passenger Numbers Fall to 1985 Levels