Source: American Airlines This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the It’s Cool to Fly American (ICTFA) program, an initiative centered around preparing children and their families for air travel through mock travel experiences managed by American’s Abilities Employee Business Resource Group (EBRG). The program partners with the HollyRod Foundation and several local organizations to raise awareness and provide resources to families with a loved one living with autism. “We know the challenges that children with autism may experience in our airports and during a flight,” said Julie Rath, Senior Vice President of Airport Operations at American Airlines. “This program not only helps reduce anxiety and discover the fun and adventure of travel, but it also enlightens our team members [...]

Source: Alaska Airlines Our newly expanded chef-curated menu is now available for purchase in Premium Class and Main Cabin  Alaska Airlines is elevating its premium onboard menu with the return of hot meals to our inflight retail menu in the Main Cabin. Fueled by our industry leading pre-order program, our inflight menu continues to offer more choices than any other U.S. airline. Starting today, Premium Class and Main Cabin guests on most flights over 1,100 miles* will be able to choose from up to five chef-curated dishes, including at least one hot meal option. Along with our freshly prepared food offerings like our Signature Fruit & Cheese Platter, our hot meals are only available for pre-order purchase. Over the last [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta announced plans to raise its minimum starting wage to $19 an hour for employees and provide a 5% pay raise to eligible employees worldwide, representing an approximately $500 million annual investment in employees across the company. Following a payout of $1.4 billion in profit sharing bonuses, Delta is investing in frontline employees by raising the minimum starting wage to $19 an hour and providing employees across the company with a 5% pay raise. In an internal memo, CEO Ed Bastian announced Monday the raise comes as Delta continues to invest in industry-leading total compensation to reward operational excellence and customer care. On Valentine's Day, Delta employees received a check for 10.4% of their eligible earnings. [...]

Source: Hawaiian Airlines An iconic view of Sydney, photographed at sunrise from the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Twenty years ago, Hawaiian Airlines embarked on a new chapter in its history with the launch of nonstop service between Honolulu and Sydney, Australia, one of its first long-haul destinations and most traveled international routes. Over a million Aussies have since chosen the carrier’s five-times-weekly nonstop flight to visit the Hawaiian Islands and experience the authentic hospitality and aloha of Hawaiʻi’s flagship carrier. This week, Hawaiian’s leaders and employees celebrated alongside the local Sydney travel industry and community with events connected to the people and places of New South Wales. “Our Sydney-Honolulu route has always been a special one to serve and connects two very special places to live and visit,” said [...]