Bloomberg reports the Chicago-based airline could be close to securing numerous Airbus A321neo aircraft in place of their long-delayed 737 MAX-10 orders.   United Could Take Around 36 Airbus A321neo Airframes Consideration of the Airbus A321neo can be directly tied to the Boeing 737 MAX door plug blowout incident …

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  The New York Times reports maintenance employees at the carrier asked for the aircraft to be serviced in the days before the incident.   Service Scheduled Before Flights, But Airline Executives Say Issues Were Not Related According to interviews and document reviews conducted by the newspaper, the aircraft reported …

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  CNBC reports the carrier will cut capacity, blaming Boeing and their problems with the 737 MAX for the stalled growth.   Southwest Now Expecting Fewer Aircraft, Resulting in “Re-Optimization” Alongside Southwest CEO Bob Jordan’s presentation at the J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference, the carrier shared feedback on Boeing’s performance in …

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  In a letter to South Carolina senators Lindsay Graham and Tim Scott, the leaders of the state’s six major airports are expressing their dissent to the bill.   Airport Leaders Claim Loss of Points Would Significantly Impact Travel The controversial Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 (Senate Bill 1838) …

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  The Transportation Security Administration announced they work with the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate to open a prototype self-service screening system at the airport’s TSA Innovation Checkpoint.   New Screening Could Improve Screening, Reduce Need for Secondary Screening The self-service screening station was developed by Homeland …

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  The hospitality company announced the option as one of three new Marriott Bonvoy Experiences with new partner MGM Resorts International. All three packages will be available starting March 6, 2024.   Experiences Include Golf Outing, Behind the Scenes at Cirque Of the three available MGM Resorts experiences with Bonvoy …

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  Politico reports the comments come during lead investigator Jennifer Homendy’s testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee.   Homendy: “We Don’t Have the Records.” In her discussion with the committee, Homendy claims both Boeing and Spirit Aerosystems have not provided key information which would shine light on how the door …

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  The small hospitality company launched their own loyalty program, Brilliant by Langham, at the end of February 2024.   Four Brands and Toronto’s Chelsea Hotel Participate in Brilliant Around 30 hotels across four brands primarily focused on Asia will participate in Brilliant by Langham, including The Langham Hotels and …

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  The Fort Worth-based carrier announced an order of 260 new aircraft, nearly evenly split between the three major manufacturers.   Order Comes with Goal of Retiring Small Aircraft, Increasing Premium Seating American’s order is split into three parts. The carrier will receive 85 Boeing 737 MAX-10 aircraft, 85 Airbus …

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  The hospitality company announced their annual Wyndham Rewards Member Month promotion starting on February 29, 2024.   Monthlong Promotion Includes Rewards for Stays, Shopping, and Sweepstakes To take advantage of the monthlong promotion, rewards members must visit the Wyndham website and to register. Once complete, guests will be able …

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