Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced $1 billion in federal funding for airport improvements, but stated that he does not have a plan to reduce costs for airline travelers. Instead, he emphasized the need for “family-friendly resources” and exercise equipment like pull-up bars in airport terminals. During a press conference at Reagan National Airport, Duffy stated […]

Uber Introduces New Way to Book Rides without a Phone Rideshare giant Uber has recently announced a new, phone-free method for booking rides, reminiscent of the days when travelers would line up to hail a taxi. The company plans to install physical kiosks, starting with one at LaGuardia Airport in New York City, to allow […]

Zurich-based aviation technology company Assaia has recently secured $26. 6 million in a Series B funding round, with Armira Growth as the lead investor. This funding round was oversubscribed, with existing investors also participating. As air traffic volumes have returned to pre-pandemic levels and airports are facing staffing constraints and tighter operational margins, there is […]

Hilton Head Island, a popular destination for South Carolinians, will now have more direct options for travel to Chicago thanks to United Airlines. The airline has announced that it will be adding new routes between Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Starting on April 3, 2026 and running through August […]

American Airlines operates one of the largest fleets of Boeing 777 aircraft in the world, with 67 currently in service. While the newer Boeing 787 is now the most common widebody aircraft in their fleet, the 777 remains a crucial component of their fleet strategy. The airline’s 777-300ERs are still relatively young, and their 777-200ERs […]

Spirit Aviation to Transfer Two Gates to American Airlines for $30 Million In August, Spirit Aviation filed for bankruptcy for the second time due to dwindling cash reserves and mounting losses. As part of its efforts to optimize its network, the company has already exited 14 airports and rejected leases for over 80 aircraft. On […]

The Federal Aviation Administration has announced that it will be reducing flight traffic by 10% at 40 major airports across the United States, starting on Friday, November 7. This decision is a direct response to the ongoing federal government shutdown, which has caused staffing issues and concerns about safety. According to reports, the FAA is […]

Athens International Airport (AIA) is set to achieve a new record for passenger traffic in 2025, following yet another month of strong growth. The latest data from the airport shows that 31. 68 million passengers passed through its terminal in the January-November period, putting it on track to surpass last year’s record of 31. 85 […]

Pan Am, the iconic airline that revolutionized the aviation industry, is making a comeback under new ownership. In 2024, Steven Craig, the founder of Craig Realty Group, along with three other partners, acquired Pan American Global Holdings LLC from its previous owner, Timothy Mellon. Since then, the new owners have been working on various business […]

American Airlines has filed a notice of appearance in Spirit Aviation’s ongoing bankruptcy proceedings, as stated in a recent court filing obtained by Reuters. The filing, which was made in the Southern District of New York on December 5th, requests that American Airlines receive all necessary notices related to Spirit’s second Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. […]