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Alaska Airlines bans Hawaiian crew from wearing leis and aloha shirts on some routes
Alaska Airlines has reportedly barred flight attendants from its newly acquired Hawaiian Airlines subsidiary from wearing traditional floral attire and aloha shirts on certain international flights. The new dress code restrictions affect…
The FAA Wants Spirit Airlines' Spirit to Live On at LaGuardia
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said Wednesday that he would like to see another budget airline to fill the void at LaGuardia left by Spirit's collapse. Other airlines have been eyeing Spirit's takeoff and landing rights at the busy New York…
WHITE SOX ANNOUNCE 12 NEW 'CHISOX ATHLETES' AS NIL PROGRAM ENTERS FIFTH SEASON WITH NEW UNITED AIRLINES COLLABORATION
The Chicago White Sox today announce 12 NCAA Division I student-athletes joining CHISOX Athlete, presented by United Airlines, the organization's NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) program designed to elevate participants' platforms and careers across…
From Air India to Qatar Airways: Top airlines with free Wi-Fi service
4 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google There is something exciting about finally boarding a flight after weeks or months of planning a holiday. However, the excitement often comes with one familiar ritual, switching your phone to…
A new super-budget airline is planning to take flight from Western Sydney International Airport
News Zinc Airlines is set to be Australia's answer to Ryanair Written by Olivia Hart Time Out Contributor Small Australian airlines have had a bit of a bad run in recent years, with Rex Airlines going bust in 2024 straight off the back of news that…
WestJet Airlines President Diederik Pen announces plans to retire
CALGARY, AB, May 28, 2026 /CNW/ - WestJet today announced the planned retirement of WestJet Group Executive Vice-President, Chief Operating Officer (COO) and President of WestJet Airlines Diederik Pen. Timing is dependent on…
Southwest rolls back its overweight passenger policy. Here's what's changing.
Southwest Airlines has rolled back part of its divisive policy requiring overweight passengers to buy two tickets on flights when they require a second seat because of their size. Under the budget carrier's revised rules, Southwest gate agents will…
Airlines seek digital platform for Ebola self declaration
Airlines have asked the government to quickly roll out a digital platform for submission of passenger self-declaration forms as a part of Ebola virus containment measures. This would improve compliance and save printing expenses, airline executives…
FAA Chief Rewrites Trump Air Traffic Control History - Then Blames Airlines For The System He Runs
Airlines Confidential host and former Wall Street Journal airline reporter Scott McCartney had a fascinating discussion with FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford this week. I was enthusiastic about Bedford's appointment to the role. I am concerned with…
Southwest's controversial seating policy is changing again-and the new version may surprise frequent flyers
Southwest Airlines has yet again made changes to its onboard policies. This time, the discount airline has partially rolled back a controversial requirement it introduced earlier this year for plus-sized passengers, which required them to book an…
Why Do Airlines Cap Mileage Earning? Making Sense of United's 75K Limit
Nowadays it's common for airlines to award miles based on dollars spent rather than based on distance flown. While it eliminates some gamification, the incentive is obvious — airlines want to encourage passengers to book expensive tickets…
American Airlines Wants Elites To Buy First Class, Not Wait For Free Upgrades
American Airlines is making clear that it would rather sell first class seats than give them away as complimentary upgrades. That may make perfect business sense, but it also chips away at one of the core reasons travelers chase elite status in the…
Alaska Airlines Limits Leis And Flowers For Hawaiian Flight Attendants On Seattle Routes
Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants assigned to Alaska-branded longhaul routes from Seattle will no longer wear leis, flowers in their hair, or aloha shirts, but I see no need for outrage: flights to and from Hawaii will keep those cultural…
Airline pilots remain Taiwan's highest-paid occupation: Survey - Focus Taiwan
Taipei, May 29 (CNA) Airline pilots remained the highest-paid occupation in Taiwan last year, according to the Ministry of Labor's (MOL) latest occupational wage survey released Friday. The survey showed that in terms of the 10 highest-paid…
Southwest walks back a plus-size passenger policy that landed it in the hot seat
Southwest Airlines is rethinking a policy that upset some travelers earlier this year. Last week, the airline quietly updated its 'customer of size' policy for passengers who may need an extra seat. 'On flights where adjacent seats are available…
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