Airlines

Southwest Airlines Grounds Flights Again Due to Technical Failure

Southwest Airlines Extends Flight Schedule, Adds New Seasonal Service

by Donald Wood Last updated: 12:55 PM ET, Thu June 29, 2023 Southwest Airlines announced the extension of its flight schedule through early 2024 and the addition of new seasonal nonstop service. The carrier revealed plans to resume several seasonal routes, starting on January 8, 2024, to help travelers escape the winter blues. On that …

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United Airlines Bans Passenger After Onboard Assault

United Airlines CEO Blames FAA for Recent Flight Disruptions

by Donald Wood Last updated: 8:55 AM ET, Wed June 28, 2023 The CEO of United Airlines is blaming the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a series of travel disruptions this past weekend. According to Reuters.com, United CEO Scott Kirby told the airline’s employees that the FAA’s issues with “staffing and inexperience” resulted in thousands …

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Record Number of Americans Expected to Travel for Independence Day Holiday

Record Number of Americans Expected to Travel for Independence Day Holiday

by Donald Wood Last updated: 10:20 AM ET, Mon June 26, 2023 A new study is projecting that 50.7 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Fourth of July holiday travel period, a number that would become the new record for Independence Day weekend. According to data from AAA Travel, …

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Travel Advisors Make Their Voices Heard During ASTA Legislative Day

Travel Advisors Make Their Voices Heard During ASTA Legislative Day

This week marked the return of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) annual Legislative Day, bringing travel agency executives and industry advocates together in Washington, D.C. The two-day event was attended by more than 225 travel advisors as well as supplier partner registrants from all 50 states. ASTA presented its annual Travel Industry Forecast …

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New United Airlines App Feature Automatically Re-Books Flights, Provides Meal and Hotel Vouchers

New United Airlines App Feature Automatically Re-Books Flights, Provides Meal and Hotel Vouchers

by Donald Wood Last updated: 10:30 AM ET, Thu June 22, 2023 United Airlines announced a new mobile app feature that gives travelers personalized re-booking options, bag tracking information and meal and hotel vouchers when eligible if their flight is delayed or canceled. The carrier revealed that nearly 50 percent of United customers already turn …

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New United Airlines App Feature Automatically Re-Books Flights, Provides Meal and Hotel Vouchers

New United Airlines App Feature Automatically Re-Books Flights, Provides Meal and Hotel Vouchers

by Donald Wood Last updated: 10:30 AM ET, Thu June 22, 2023 United Airlines announced a new mobile app feature that gives travelers personalized re-booking options, bag tracking information and meal and hotel vouchers when eligible if their flight is delayed or canceled. The carrier revealed that nearly 50 percent of United customers already turn …

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