Articles about Airlines

United joins other airlines in offering facial recognition as ID option at Seattle airport

United is the latest airline to offer TSA PreCheck Touchless ID as a service for its customers who are traveling… Read More

Startup building software that helps airlines upsell customers raises $25M

Gordian Software, which builds tech that helps airlines and travel websites upsell customers with add-on features, raised $25 million. The… Read More

Alaska Air signs on for payroll support as part of airlines’ $25B coronavirus bailout

Seattle-based Alaska Airlines and nine other air carriers plan to participate in a $25 billion payroll assistance program that’s part… Read More

Boeing and airline stocks soar higher, thanks to billions of dollars in promised aid

Even as Boeing begins a 14-day production shutdown in the Puget Sound due to the coronavirus outbreak, the aerospace giant… Read More

Delta updates app with new features, including security wait times being tested at Sea-Tac

Travelers in airport security lines staring at their phones could very well end up learning how long they’ll be standing… Read More

Irish airline begins direct service between Dublin and Seattle, linking tech companies to outposts

The Emerald Isle and the Emerald City are already connected by business interests, with multiple tech companies including Amazon and… Read More

Drone video documents a disturbingly close encounter with passenger plane

An apparent close call between a drone and a passenger airliner over Las Vegas is the subject of an investigation… Read More

Could one city fly, fly away with Amazon’s HQ2 prize? Here’s who has edge on flights from Seattle

In addition to the big boost to the local economy of whichever city Amazon selects for its second North American… Read More

Alaska Air to offer nonstop flight from Seattle to Pittsburgh — ‘great news’ for UW … and Amazon?

Alaska Airlines announced Wednesday morning that it will begin offering daily, nonstop service between Seattle and Pittsburgh — further connecting… Read More

Airlines crack down on ‘exploding’ Samsung Galaxy Note 7 with verbal warnings

Flight crews on several airlines are warning passengers not to use or charge the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 because the… Read More

Australian airlines move to ban use of fire-prone Galaxy Note 7; Florida man’s Jeep goes up in flames

Keeping explosive materials off of airplanes would seem to be a top priority, and given the troubles with the recently recalled Samsung Galaxy… Read More

United Airlines computer glitch delays flights across U.S.

DULLES — A nationwide computer glitch is causing havoc for United Airlines travelers across the U.S., with planes unable to… Read More

Alaska Air to rent new Windows tablets, phases out digEplayer

Alaska Airlines is taking flight with new Microsoft-powered tablets, part of a new in-flight entertainment experience that the airline is… Read More

United Airlines will equip 23,000 flight attendants with iPhone 6 Plus

United Airlines will equip its more than 23,000 mainline flight attendants with Apple’s new iPhone 6 Plus smartphone starting in the second quarter of… Read More

This airline just ditched reclining seats and installed tablet holders

If you are really annoyed by people who recline their seats all the way back on airplanes, well, Monarch Airlines… Read More

Alaska Airlines flyers can now use electronic devices from gate-to-gate, starting today

You may not have to interrupt that movie, book or game next time you’re flying on Alaska Airlines. The Seattle-based… Read More

Innovation takes off: Using my iPad below 10,000 feet

Like many of you, I was excited to read that the FAA decided to allow use of portable electronics below… Read More

Connected in the sky: FAA may allow gadget use during takeoff and landing

Airline travelers may soon be able to send an email during takeoff or watch a video clip upon descent. The… Read More

Meet Arrow: New private jet club looks to launch service between Seattle and Bay Area

No lines. No security. No airport parking fees. And, yes, you can even bring your vanilla latte on board. Here… Read More

Next IT’s virtual travel agent aids airlines without the human touch

You may have already come across “Jenn” at Alaskaair.com or “Alex” at United.com, the virtual travel agents that help consumers… Read More

Introducing TrayVu: This airline tray doubles as an inflight entertainment system

Back in 2003, I wrote a story about an Alaska Airlines baggage handler-turned-entrepreneur by the name of Bill Boyer who… Read More