Four candidates are being considered for the position of director at Fort Smith Regional Airport by the Fort Smith Regional Airport Commission. The previous director, Michael Griffin, resigned in April 2021 after serving in the position for 4 years and being with the airport for a total of 18 years. To fill the vacancy, the […]

Gulf Airlines and the Challenge of Reducing Carbon Emissions The Gulf region, known for its economic diversification plans, relies heavily on air travel as a key component of its tourism and business industries. However, this reliance also comes with a significant environmental impact, as aviation is responsible for approximately 2. 5% of global greenhouse gas […]

Regional Cooperation: A Solution for Overcrowded Airports in New England In recent years, T. F. Green Airport in Rhode Island has been recognized as the “Best Airport in America” by Travel + Leisure Magazine. With its easy accessibility and navigation, it has become a popular choice for travelers in the region. However, the current situation […]

Guam’s tourism industry has seen significant growth since the early 1970s, when the island welcomed 75,000 visitors, with 85% coming from Japan. However, Guam’s tourism was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the recovery has been slow. Some believe that Guam may never return to pre-pandemic levels, which were already less than half of […]

Southwest Airlines has recently announced a new partnership with China Airlines, allowing customers to book tickets that involve one leg operated by Southwest and the other by China Airlines, connecting via China Airlines’ West Coast gateways. This is the second partnership announced by the Dallas-based carrier this year, following a similar agreement with Icelandair. This […]

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recently come under scrutiny for their use of private companies in their deportation operations. One such company is CSI Aviation, which has been awarded a no-bid contract worth over $78 million to provide daily scheduled flights for ICE’s enforcement and removal operations. This contract has the […]

The global aviation industry has seen a significant shift away from first class seating in recent years. Many major airlines, including United, Delta, Turkish Airlines, and more, have phased out first class in favor of business and premium economy options. American Airlines, the only US-based airline to offer international first-class fares, announced three years ago […]

Demand for Access to Workplace Safety Logs at LaGuardia Airport Ground crew workers at LaGuardia Airport, employed by Alliance Ground International (AGI), are requesting access to the company’s workplace safety logs in response to the growing number of safety concerns. The union 32BJ SEIU, which is working to improve labor standards for these workers, claims […]

Waymo, a self-driving technology company owned by Alphabet, has been granted permission to test its autonomous vehicles on the streets of New York City. This announcement was made by Mayor Eric Adams on Friday, stating that Waymo was the first company to receive a permit for testing self-driving cars in the city this year. According […]

Qatar Airways to Open First-Ever Airport Lounge in the United States In a major move for its expansion strategy in the American market, Qatar Airways has announced plans to launch its first airport lounge in the United States. The 15,000 square-foot premium facility will be located in New York’s highly anticipated new Terminal One at […]