Transportation

DHS Restores Global Entry ServiceBy Donna M. Airoldi

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security reopened Customs and Border Protection's Global Entry program as of Wednesday, a DHS spokesperson confirmed.... KEEP READING

Geopolitical Issues Bring Uncertainty, Potential Rising Costs to Air TravelBy Donna M. Airoldi

Oil prices nearing $100 a barrel due to Middle East tensions have led to concerns about rising airfares and fuel surcharges, especially as jet fuel... KEEP READING

Cirium: February N. American On-Time Performance Again ImprovesBy Donna M. Airoldi

On-time performance in February for North American carriers continued to improve after recovering in January, according to aviation analytics company... KEEP READING

DOT, FAA Approve Multiple eVTOL ProposalsBy Donna M. Airoldi

The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration has selected eight proposals as part of an electric vertical takeoff and... KEEP READING

American to Build New Austin Admirals ClubBy Donna M. Airoldi

American Airlines later this year will begin construction on a new Admirals Club at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas, the carrier... KEEP READING

Alaska Names Execs to New Regional RolesBy Donna M. Airoldi

Alaska Airlines has named three executives to new regional leadership roles, created in support of the carrier's international growth, Alaska announced.... KEEP READING

Amid DHS Shutdown, TSA Wait Times Surge at Some AirportsBy Donna M. Airoldi

As the shutdown of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security continues and some TSA employees, who are not getting paid, call out, wait times at some... KEEP READING

IATA: 2025 Flight Safety Report MixedBy Donna M. Airoldi

The number of airline accidents and the accident rate in 2025 each improved on a year-over-year basis but still were higher than the five-year average... KEEP READING

Lufthansa Maintains Positive 2026 Outlook Despite Gulf ConflictBy Lauren Arena

Lufthansa Group reported an uptick in demand for its intercontinental routes following the escalation of conflict in the Middle East over the past... KEEP READING

New Airline Routes: March 2026

Airlines often update their networks, and BTN is providing a list of select new airline destination announcements.... KEEP READING

Noem Out at DHS as TSA Workers Begin to Lose PayBy Donna M. Airoldi

Kristi Noem is out as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, while TSA workers receive their last partial paycheck as the shutdown... KEEP READING

Delta Names Carter President, Snell CFOBy Donna M. Airoldi

Delta Air Lines beginning April 1 will make several changes to its executive leadership team, including new appointments as president, CFO and COO, the... KEEP READING

Sixt Launches New Rewards Program, 2025 Revenue RisesBy Donna M. Airoldi

Sixt has unveiled a new rewards program in the United States, Germany, Austria and Switzerland, the Germany-based car company announced in a Wednesday... KEEP READING

Delta Opens New Denver Sky ClubBy Donna M. Airoldi

Delta Air Lines' newest Sky Club now is open at Denver International Airport, the carrier announced Tuesday. ... KEEP READING

DOT, FAA Consider O'Hare Summer Flight CapBy Donna M. Airoldi

The U.S. DOT and FAA are considering a flight cap at Chicago O'Hare International Airport for the summer season, according to an FAA filing... KEEP READING

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