Delta Bumps Employee Pay, Raises Minimum Starting Wages
On Monday, Delta announced plans to raise its minimum starting wage to $19 per hour and provide a 5% pay raise to eligible employees.
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ALPA to Return $50 Million in Member Dues Amid ‘Record Revenue Gains’
The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) – which represents over 77,000 pilots in North America – plans to pay back $50 million in member dues this year.
Livery of the Week: ANA’s R2-D2 Dreamliner
In 2015, All Nippon Airways (ANA) unveiled a special Star Wars-themed livery featuring the iconic R2-D2 droid on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
American Scales Back Pilot Hiring Plans, Pauses Summer Classes
American is the latest U.S. carrier to detail slashed 2024 pilot hiring plans. The Fort Worth-based airline is slated to reduce hiring by roughly 40% in 2024.
Pilot Shortage ‘Isn’t Real,’ ALPA Says
The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) is saying that there is a surplus of commercial aviators and that the pilot shortage “isn’t real.”
Two Southwest 737s Remain in Legacy ‘Canyon Blue’ Livery
Southwest will soon bid farewell to the two remaining Boeing 737-700s in its legacy ‘Canyon Blue’ livery as they enter retirement.
United Inks LOI For 35 A321neos, Converts 110 737 MAX Orders
United has taken significant steps to adjust its fleet plan in light of ongoing challenges with aircraft deliveries and certification delays at Boeing.
SkyWest to Open Austin Crew Base
SkyWest is slated to open a new crew base in Austin starting on June 1, 2024, primarily operating flights on behalf of Delta Connection.
American Returns Last COVID-Grounded 737 to Service
American returned its last remaining Boeing 737-800 grounded as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic to revenue service last week.
Miami Airport Plans to Convert All Jet Bridges to Glass
Miami International Airport (MIA) unveiled a new glass passenger boarding bridge at gate H17 on Friday, marking a move towards wider use of the technology.