Articles tagged “airlines for america”

Airlines

U.S. and China in Pact to Double Weekly Flights

This agreement on flights by the U.S. and China came despite rising tensions in other areas. The pieces are falling in place for a resumption of Chinese tourism to the U.S. in larger numbers.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 4 months ago

U.S. and China in Pact to Double Weekly Flights

Airline Weekly

Why U.S. Airlines Face a ‘Weird’ Market This Summer

U.S. airlines face the odd set up of strong travel demand but falling airfares.

4 months ago
Why U.S. Airlines Face a ‘Weird’ Market This Summer

Airlines

U.S. Might Delay Some Space Launches to Unsnarl Airline Traffic

Is the lobbying group for any part of the travel industry as effective as Airlines for America? The group expects 145 space launches this year, and it has the ear of U.S. authorities to try to throttle that launch schedule back.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 8 months ago

U.S. Might Delay Some Space Launches to Unsnarl Airline Traffic

Airline Weekly

U.S. Airlines Forecast to See Busiest Ever Spring Break Travel Season

High airfares are not expected to keep spring breakers from traveling this year.

9 months ago
U.S. Airlines Forecast to See Busiest Ever Spring Break Travel Season

Airlines

U.S. Senators Want to Block Chinese Airlines from Flying Over Russia

The senators call out a competitive disadvantage to U.S. carriers and safety concerns, and want the "funding source to the Russian government" to end.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 9 months ago

U.S. Senators Want to Block Chinese Airlines from Flying Over Russia

Airlines

U.S. Air-Passenger Screenings Highest Since Early 2020 Despite Flight Cancellation Saga

Ongoing flight cancellations in the U.S. haven't deterred passengers trying to fly from Point A to Point B. But airlines and airports aren't winning many fans.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 1 year ago

U.S. Air-Passenger Screenings Highest Since Early 2020 Despite Flight Cancellation Saga

Airlines

Airlines Want White House to Stop Pre-Departure Testing for U.S. Arrivals

Flying is still with synonymous with virus transmission, and it probably won't matter who petitions for an end to pre-departure testing requirements for vaccinated international passengers, the U.S. is unlikely to budge for some time.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 2 years ago

Airlines Want White House to Stop Pre-Departure Testing for U.S. Arrivals

Airlines

White House Gives September 1 Deadline for Stalled Airline Contact Tracing Plan

With concerns of a second wave growing, there's going to be mounting pressure to conclude discussions over the best way to collect data from passengers.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 3 years ago

White House Gives September 1 Deadline for Stalled Airline Contact Tracing Plan

Tourism

Brand USA Finally Has a Path Forward Even as Some U.S. Airlines Oppose the Funding Plan

Plenty of lawmakers in Washington want to see Brand USA's funding renewed — but it should come as no surprise that an increased passenger tax will leave some parties unhappy.

Rosie Spinks, Skift | 4 years ago

Brand USA Finally Has a Path Forward Even as Some U.S. Airlines Oppose the Funding Plan

Airlines

Surprise! U.S. Airlines Say Passengers Love Flying Them

Did you think Airlines for America was going to pay for a survey that showed people hated air travel? That said, flying is getting better for most Americans, so it's little surprise that this poll shows travelers are happier.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 7 years ago