White House, DOT Look to Require Fee-Free Family Seating

  A new notice of proposed rulemaking backed by the Biden-Harris administration was announced on August 1, 2024, which would require air carriers to keep parents next to their young children on flights, which could save families $200 per more per round trip.   DOT Says Changing Rule Would Reduce …

Spirit Adds Bundled Packages Among Other Passenger Service Enhancements

  The airline announced a new set of bundled airfares, which include the “Big Front Seat,” snacks, drinks, and a choice of baggage options.   Spirit Bundled Fares Start Mid-August 2024 Beginning in Mid-August 2024, flyers will be able to select their fare from four different tiers of airfare. Each …

American Leans on Business Travel Despite $1.5 Billion Loss From Core

  The comments were made during the airline’s second quarter earnings call on Thursday, July 25, 2024.   AAdvantage Business Program Responsible for $2.5 Billion in Revenue After Gaffe In February 2024, American announced a plan that would limit how and where flyers earn AAdvantage miles. Under the proposal, flyers …

Alaska Re-Opens San Francisco Lounge After Terminal 1 Move

Alaska Re-Opens San Francisco Lounge After Terminal 1 Move

  The airline opened their new Alaksa Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.   New Lounge Features 11,000 Square Feet of Natural Light and San Francisco Favorites The new space in San Francisco is part of the airline’s plan to enhance their lounges in …

Southwest Moves to Assigned Seating to Improve Financial Performance

  The airline announced they would move to assigned seating with a premium seating option, as well as adding 24-hour operation capabilities with the addition of overnight “redeye” flights.   Southwest Says Customers Would Prefer Assigned Seating In justifying the move to assigned seating, Southwest says the change is based …

Outages Could Cost Delta $500 Million While Feds Demand Answers

  Bloomberg reports the airline could take a hit of $500 million for the network meltdown, while a U.S. Senator is demanding answers from the airline for how they handled the situation.   Delta Cancels 52 Flights, Delays 695 as Demands for Answers Continue The monetary figure comes from analysts …

Two Asian Carriers Secure Orders for Boeing 777X, 787 Dreamliners

  Japan Airlines and Korean Air have confirmed orders with the Chicago-based manufacturing giant, between them ordering a combination of more than 60 777X and 787 Dreamliner airframes.   JAL Takes 20 Dreamliners, Korean Orders 50 Widebodies Both orders were confirmed during the biennial Farnborough Air Show in the United …

Delta Meltdown After CrowdStrike Crash Enters Day Four

  While the airline says they are working day and night to come back, the latest data from FlightAware shows Delta has cancelled another 915 flights for Monday, July 22, 2024, while delaying over 1,600 more.   Airline Blames Crew Software for Extended Cancellations In total, Monday’s cancellations reflect 24% …

American Airlines Potentially Avoids Flight Attendant Strike with Tentative Agreement

  The Association of Professional Flight Attendants announced they have reached a tentative agreement with the Fort Worth-based airline, which could end a negotiation period spanning years.   Agreement Still Need Reviews and Notes, Details Not Yet Announced The stalling negotiations between the APFA and American Airlines has escalated significantly …