21+ hour, 15+ min ago   (297+ words) by Gary Leff on September 13, 2026 American requires an AAdvantage login for its free onboard Wi-Fi. That’s become fairly standard. Kumar also noted that premium customers aren’t necessarily the most loyal customers. They’re spending more. Loyal guests will follow a chain…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (375+ words) If you prefer Long Beach Airport but like flying with Alaska Airlines, you no longer have to choose between them. Alaska returned to the airport on Tuesday, Sept. 8, after more than a decade away. The airline is starting with one…...

21+ hour, 59+ min ago   (1130+ words) Southwest Airlines will open its first-ever airport lounges as part of a broader push into premium travel, targeting higher-spending business and leisure customers. Southwest Airlines is moving beyond its no-frills roots with plans to open its first-ever airport lounges in…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (1438+ words) Airport lounges have long been associated with first class, business class and the world’s premier full-service airlines. But some low-cost carriers have included lounges in their passenger experience, despite their lean operating models. Southwest Airlines is the latest—and one…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (1076+ words) Backup power issues and heavy outbound demand are prolonging security screening delays at Lihue Airport as Kauai continues recovery from Hurricane Lowell. Security screening delays at Lihue Airport are continuing into the weekend, as Kauai’s primary air gateway works through…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (555+ words) Published 12:30 pm Friday, September 11, 2026 By Jeffrey Kennett Juneau Empire Writer Juneau International Airport is preparing to spend up to $100,000 on outside expertise to update the financial model that determines how operating costs are divided among airport users. Staff asked the…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (1306+ words) Backup power issues at Lihue Airport after Hurricane Lowell left travelers facing hourslong TSA lines, prompting airline waivers and questions about Kauai’s fragile infrastructure. Hourslong security lines at Lihue Airport on Kauai have been linked to ongoing generator-powered operations following…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (490+ words) Business Korean Air takes free, high-speed Wi-Fi to the skies Published: Sept. 11, 2026 - 11:07:55 East Asia’s first full-service Starlink carrier begins rollout Sept. 15 Korean Air said Friday it will begin offering free high-speed internet via SpaceX's Starlink satellite system, becoming the first…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (354+ words) Delta Air Lines is cutting short its seasonal nonstop service from Boston to Honolulu. The route originally operated from late 2024 into early 2025 before Delta suspended it due to lower demand. Then, in February 2026, the airline announced plans to bring the…...

4+ day, 29+ min ago   (1081+ words) Woods opened by discussing how technology touches nearly every part of the passenger journey, from booking and the airport experience to inflight service and baggage claim. Southwest is looking at where digital tools can remove unnecessary steps, make the trip…...