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New TSA Wait Time Tracker Now Available in the Award-Winning United Mobile App

Source: United Airlines Pilot program for new customer feature starts at airline's U.S. hub airports in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington D.C. First-of-its-kind digital tracker includes regular wait time updates, helping travelers plan their trip and navigate airport lobbies with confidence United's award-winning mobile app will include estimated Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security wait times using data collected by the airline, a first-of-its-kind offering from a major U.S. airline*. As part of a new pilot program, the feature provides regular wait time updates throughout the day, giving travelers timely information on airport security lines and helping them plan their travel with confidence. In the Travel section of the United mobile app, United customers can [...]

2026-04-02T20:57:07+03:00April 2nd, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

WestJet bans bare feet on board

Source: WestJet Guests are required to keep feet covered during flights With warm weather on the horizon, WestJet is underlining its in-flight footwear expectations and putting a ban on bare feet. Guests are required to keep shoes, socks, slippers or other forms of foot coverage on at all times, including during takeoff, landing. and while moving about the cabin. "Guests should fly with confidence knowing they won't encounter anyone else's bare piggies in flight," said Steph Ng, Vice-President, Brand and Marketing, WestJet Group. "The barefoot ban applies to all guests at all times, including when feet are at rest, in motion or simply enjoying the ride." Any bare feet that do appear will be asked to return immediately to a [...]

2026-04-02T20:23:30+03:00April 2nd, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Spring refresh: American Airlines announces fresh lounge menu updates to welcome travelers

Source: American Airlines   American Airlines is welcoming spring with exciting new flavors throughout its premium lounges, debuting refreshed menus that emphasize whole foods, seasonal produce and balanced, delicious meals. Seasonal menu updates in Flagship® and Admirals Club® lounges New spring dishes bring bright, citrus-forward flavors to Flagship® and Admirals Club® lounges, and these highlights represent just a sample of offerings, with additional dishes available across the lounge network. Flagship® lounge menus will include: Braised short rib and roasted thyme tomato sauce — Los Angeles (LAX) Chilled carrot and coconut soup — Chicago (ORD) Tamagoyaki French toast with ginger maple syrup — Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Green lentil curry — DFW Beef kofta and saffron rice with mini pita — Philadelphia [...]

2026-04-02T20:57:42+03:00April 2nd, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

ASA World and ITF signed historic MoU

Source: ASA Partnership aims to enhance worker welfare, rights, safety, and decent work standards in global ground and cargo handling operations Aviation Services Association World (ASA World) and the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) announced the signing of an agreement to collaborate on advancing worker welfare, rights, safety standards, and decent work practices across the global aviation ground and cargo handling industry. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) marks a significant milestone in bringing together employers’ and workers’ perspectives to address shared priorities affecting ground handling workers at airports worldwide. ASA World represents ground and cargo handling organizations operating at more than 1,000 unique airports in 85 countries while ITF represents 16.5 million transport workers, including over a million aviation workers [...]

2026-04-02T20:12:57+03:00April 2nd, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Frontier Partners With Viator to Offer Travelers Easy Access to World-Class Experiences

Source: Frontier Travelers Can Now Add Tours, Activities and Excursions to Their Travel Plans on FlyFronteir.com, Earning Miles in the Process Frontier Airlines has launched a new partnership with Viator, a Tripadvisor company and the world's largest travel experiences marketplace. Travelers can now select from more than 425,000 activities and excursions available on Viator when visiting FlyFrontier.com – from sunset cruises, ziplines, wine tastings, bus tours and much more – making trip-planning even more convenient. Plus, Frontier Miles members will earn 4x Miles for every dollar spent on experiences booked on FlyFrontier.com, meaning they can earn towards their next adventure in the process. "This partnership brings even more value to Frontier Miles, which is already the most rewarding loyalty program [...]

2026-04-02T20:43:56+03:00April 2nd, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines and Citi expand their partnership across the Admirals Club network

Source: American Airlines Building on a nearly 40-year relationship, American Airlines will expand its partnership with Citi, the exclusive issuer of the AAdvantage® co-branded card portfolio in the U.S., across American’s nationwide Admirals Club® network beginning in April. Customers traveling through Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Miami International Airport (MIA) will begin seeing Citi branding at the entrance of the Admirals Club® lounges with plans to include more Admirals Club®locations throughout 2026. “Our customers choose Citi® / AAdvantage® cards because they deliver meaningful benefits — from earning Loyalty Points to help them reach status faster to enjoying a more premium journey,” said American’s Senior Vice President of AAdvantage® [...]

2026-03-31T21:55:51+03:00April 2nd, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

IAH runway improvement project to strengthen safety, extend lifespan

Source: Houston Airports 90-day resurfacing and lighting upgrade on Runway 9/27 keeps four runways open while improving friction, visibility and long-term performance. One of the longest and most heavily used runways at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) will soon undergo a carefully planned upgrade designed to strengthen safety and extend the life of critical airport infrastructure. Houston Airports has temporarily closed Runway 9/27 — a 10,000-foot runway made up of approximately 1.5 million square feet of concrete — for a 90-day resurfacing and lighting improvement project. Rather than repaving the runway, crews will grind approximately one-half inch off the existing concrete surface, retexture it and then regroove the runway. The process restores friction and drainage performance, helping aircraft maintain better [...]

2026-03-31T22:34:40+03:00April 2nd, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

Aruba Airport Authority Announced Improvements in Passenger Screening

Source: Aruba Airport Removing Shoes Is No Longer Necessary Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) is pleased to announce an important enhancement to the passenger security screening process at Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA Airport). Already enforced, departing passengers will no longer be required to remove their shoes during security screening. This improvement aligns with AAA’s efforts to adhere to and ensure it evolves with international aviation security standards and reflects AAA’s continued commitment to enhancing passenger comfort while maintaining the highest levels of safety and security. The updated procedure streamlines the screening process, reduces wait times, and improves the overall airport experience — all without compromising security protocols. AAA collaborates closely with its aviation security partners to ensure that safety [...]

2026-03-31T22:44:04+03:00April 2nd, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

Alaska Airlines unveils its first-ever International Business Class Suites experience, setting a new standard for long-haul travel

Source: Alaska Airlines Featuring private lie‑flat suites, elevated dining and premium lounge access, the product is designed for comfort as Alaska expands nonstop service to Europe and Asia. Debuting this spring, the airline’s new long-haul Business Class marks a major step in Alaska’s transformation into the West Coast’s global carrier. Marking its five-year anniversary as a member of the oneworld® alliance, Alaska highlights its expanded global reach, now connecting guests to more than 900 worldwide destinations. Alaska Airlines has announced the debut of its all-new International Business Class, a premium long-haul experience launching this spring as the airline expands to Europe and Asia. The unveiling marks a significant milestone in Alaska’s transformation into the West Coast’s global carrier and Seattle’s new leader in international [...]

2026-03-31T22:26:07+03:00April 2nd, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

IATA: February Air Passenger Demand Grows 6.1%

Source: IATA     Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 6.1% compared to February 2025. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), increased 5.6% year-on-year. The load factor was 81.4% (+0.3 ppt compared to February 2025), the highest February figure on record. International demand rose 5.9% compared to February 2025. Capacity was up 5.3% year-on-year, and the load factor was 80.5% (+0.5 ppt compared to February 2025). Domestic demand increased 6.3% compared to February 2025. Capacity increased 6.2% year-on-year. The load factor was 82.8% (+0.1 ppt compared to February 2025). The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2026 global passenger demand. “With an RPK expansion of 6.1%, February was a strong month, showing that the [...]

2026-03-31T22:36:17+03:00April 2nd, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|