Source: Hawaiian Airlines Oʻahu surfers Cathy Chin and Marlene Renee Smith yearned for a way to bring their favorite snacks out to their local break. For them, keeping food on hand meant avoiding a long paddle back to shore and having more time to ride waves. “I had been trying to bring out protein cookies by attaching them to the back of my surfboard in a Ziplock baggie, but that did not work. All we wanted was to surf for longer, but we kept getting hungry and would have to paddle back in,” explained Chin. So, in January 2023, the two entrepreneurs began devising water-tight designs. Smith created over 10 versions of a surf bag at home with her sewing machine and [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines After compiling data across a diverse range of metrics, including operational reliability, customer experience, network, cost and loyalty offerings, The Points Guy is recognizing Delta as the best U.S. airline for the sixth time since 2018. Once again, Delta people are celebrating having been recognized as the best U.S. airline by The Points Guy—for the sixth time since 2018. The Points Guy’s editorial team compiled data across a diverse range of metrics, including operational reliability, customer experience, network, cost and loyalty offerings, using a weighted formula to arrive at their rankings. “Delta once again topped the Best Airlines report, proving that consistency is key for travelers as they take to the skies in record numbers,” said [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines Starting Dec. 21, 2024, Delta will fly its largest ever domestic ski schedule, including more flights from Los Angeles than ever before, alongside robust service to top U.S. ski destinations from MSP, ATL, and SLC.  Customers already dreaming of hitting the slopes this winter will find ample options on Delta, as the airline plans its most expansive winter ski schedule yet, boosting seat capacity by nearly 10% over 2023. The winter lineup features a robust schedule out of Los Angeles, where Delta will launch daily nonstop service to Jackson Hole (JAC) and new Saturday service to Sun Valley, Idaho (SUN). Meanwhile, customers in Minneapolis, Atlanta, and Salt Lake City will also benefit from additional service to [...]

Source: American Airlines Like the conductor of an orchestra, Ron Erdmann leads a closely coordinated team of professionals. But instead of music, Ron is conducting American’s Boeing 777 operation on a recent afternoon. Ron, a 35-year veteran of the airline, is an operations coordinator based at American’s Integrated Operations Center (IOC) in Fort Worth, Texas. Before him is a three-dimensional puzzle that’s playing out across five continents: the 67 777s in American’s fleet and the backbone of the airline’s long-haul operation. At his side are the three other members of his unit: senior aircraft router Matt Hair, who looks after the aircraft themselves; crew coordinator Tiffany Gray-Coleman, who ensures the aircraft have crews available for their flights; and system customer [...]

Source: Piedmont While administering care to a patient in the hospital one day, nursing intern Yosvanny “Yos” Andreu sparked a conversation that would change their career path from providing care on the ground to caring for passengers in the sky. “The patient was a flight attendant and we talked about what her job was like; it sounded exciting and something I wanted to do,” reflects Yos. As someone who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, the second time was the charm when Yos found the right airline that was the right fit. “Now that I’m working for Piedmont, I don’t have to hide who I am.”  Yos earned a Bachelor of Nursing but that conversation never left his [...]

Source: American Airlines Among them, Felipe Pierri Schmidt at São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) At American Airlines, there is nothing more important than safety — it’s engrained in every flight, every job, every day. American’s Safety Champion Award recognizes team members who go above and beyond in the name of safety. They provide ideas and insights and are leaders at their work location with one common goal: keeping American’s customers and team members safe. On June 10, 40 honorees — who came from as far as Dublin, Honolulu and São Paulo, and represent numerous work groups across the airline — were recognized as 2024 Safety Champions at a celebration dinner in Fort Worth, Texas. “From gestures like mentoring new pilots [...]