Airlines for America
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US Carriers Request Summer Slot Waivers For Asia Routes
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Airlines for America wants slot waivers for long-haul service to some markets in China and Japan to remain in place for the summer 2023 season.
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Airlines Asked To Adjust US Southeast Routes Over Holidays
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US transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg wants airlines to give FAA more advance notice when adding capacity or starting new service in crowded...
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Biden’s End Of Pre-Departure Testing Boosts Transatlantic Routes
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The U.S. has relaxed its COVID-19-restrictions for international arrivals.
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US-China Row Over Forced Route Suspensions Escalates
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American, Delta and United have all been forced by the CAAC to temporarily suspend routes to China.
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US Entry Rules To Ease On Nov. 8, White House Says
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The specific date was welcomed by airlines planning winter flight schedules.
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Airlines see easing of US entry rules as major step in recovery
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Airlines in Europe and the US are expecting increased traffic across the Atlantic with the loosening of COVID-19 restrictions for foreign travelers...
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Potential US removal from EU 'safe list' would deal blow to transatlantic recovery
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The European Council is pushing to reimpose strict COVID-19 rules on passengers from the US and five other countries.
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Airlines push for US-Canada air travel restart
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Transborder capacity is just 8% of pre-pandemic levels as non-essential travel remains banned.
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EDITORIAL: Why a US-UK travel corridor is low-risk and high-reward
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Governments on both sides of the pond must heed the calls for the swift and safe return of transatlantic flights between the two countries.
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US airlines see routes, traffic returning this spring
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The US industry is optimistic air traffic is headed for a rebound.
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FAA extends slot relief at congested US airports
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The relaxation of minimum slot-use requirements will continue for the upcoming summer season.
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More US airline passengers fly than anytime since March
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US airports handled more than 1 million passengers on Oct. 18.
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US airlines to cut more routes unless extra federal support arrives
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“You can’t keep flying to all these places” with traffic demand so low, the CEO of lobby group Airlines for America warns.
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Airlines urge trial testing to speed transatlantic return
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The US and UK governments are being urged to launch a testing trial for passenger flights between New York and London to speed the return of...
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Congress considering extending US airline payroll support through March 2021
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Lawmakers warn mass US airline industry layoffs could occur this fall.
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Extending airline payroll support beyond Sept. 30 gains traction in Congress
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Supporters of more payroll support for airlines say the relief is needed to avoid mass layoffs.
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American Airlines takes heat for decision to book to capacity
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Controversial move is in contrast to rival Delta Air Lines, which caps capacity at 60% on all flights.
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Delta consolidates operations in metro areas
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Airline will be operating to one airport in many cities.
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Shape of US government aid to airlines comes as surprise
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Airlines did not expect to have to pay back 30% of assistance.
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Significant US airline assistance included in Senate COVID-19 bill
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Senate passes legislation 96-0; House approval expected Friday.