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Airlines could face stronger requirements for replacing or repairing damaged wheelchairs.

DOT drafts rules protecting flyers with wheelchairsAmong other measures, the proposal would make it easier for the DOT to fine airlines that mishandle wheelchairs, with a maximum...

Amadeus: Q4 bookings up despite cancellations, direct connects

Amadeus: Q4 bookings up despite cancellations, direct connectsGDS bookings in the fourth quarter increased 6.9% year over year, to 102.2 million.

Southwest aims to replace 10% of its kerosene-based jet fuel consumption with SAF by 2030.

Southwest invests in sustainable aviation fuelThe airline has created a venture capital arm called Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures. Its first investment: $30 million...

The 787-9 had its official welcome into the Hawaiian fleet at a celebration on Feb. 23.

Hawaiian Airlines takes delivery of first Boeing 787 DreamlinerHawaiian will use the plane for daily service between Honolulu and San Francisco.

A China Southern Airlines jet.

DOT approves more U.S. flights from Chinese carriersThe DOT has increased the allowed number of scheduled roundtrip weekly passenger flights to 50, up from 35.

A rendering of the new Terminal 6 at JFK Airport.

JFK Airport's redeveloped Terminal 6 is on track to open in 2026Corporate consortium JFK Millennium Partners is developing Terminal 6 in two phases, with the first five gates expected to open...

Essex Burger, a restaurant at New York LaGuardia.

Airports serving up food on the flyFood and beverage operations in airports have to deal with tight security, small kitchens and fluctuating customer numbers --...

Lynx Air lasted less than two years in business.

Canada's Lynx Air ceases operationsThe airline, which launched in April 2022, said the challenges facing its business "have become too significant to overcome."

El Al has operated U.S. flights throughout the war, and is adding frequency is response to rising demand.

'Solidarity travel' lifts Israel's visitor numbers amid warRemarkably, Israel's January numbers for North American tourists climbed to 34% of the total from a year earlier.

Starting May 1, American will stop awarding AAdvantage miles and loyalty accrual points through agencies not designated as "preferred."

ASTA says American Airlines is 'doubling down on disregard for travel agencies'ASTA wants to hear from members concerned about American's latest move to push travel agencies to switch to NDC bookings.

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