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Alaska tests self-service baggage technology at LAXAlaska Airlines is testing a Scan and Fly self-service baggage drop program at Los Angeles International Airport. For two months, the airline will test six self-service lanes for checked baggage.
LinkAmerican Airlines uniforms get fresh new lookAmerican Airlines employees will don new uniforms on Tuesday, one of the final steps in the American-US Airways merger that closed in 2013. "It's a huge milestone for us," said Brady Byrnes, director of global marketing for the carrier.
LinkEgyptAir Crash Debris Contains TNT TracesFrench investigators have found traces of TNT explosive on the wreckage of EgyptAir flight MS804, according to a media report. Le Figaro said that French investigators were prevented from further examination of crash debris after detecting the traces.
LinkFirstnation Airways resumes operations after MRO groundingLagos-based Firstnation Airways resumed flights Sept. 18 after its Airbus A319 fleet was grounded for more than three weeks for maintenance work. Firstnation Airways, which launched flights in 2013, operates two CFM56-powered Airbus A319s, according to the AWIN fleet database.
LinkJet2 receives first of 30 Boeing 737-800sUK leisure airline Jet2 has taken delivery of the first of 30 Boeing 737-800s it has on order. The 189-seat aircraft, which will enter revenue service over the next few weeks, will be followed by the remainder of the 30-strong order over the next two years. The aircraft were ordered in two batches, comprising an order for 27 737-800s that was finalized in September 2015 and a further three that were ordered in December 2015.
LinkJetBlue helps 50 crew members get BAs through scholars programThe JetBlue Scholars Program is graduating its inaugural class, with 50 crew members from the airline receiving their bachelor's degree through the program. Through the program, JetBlue pays most of the costs of a college education, with an average age of 42 among participants in the program.
LinkJetBlue offers complimentary flights to NYC street musiciansJetBlue is giving three New York City buskers free air travel for one year as part VH1's Save the Music program.. Superfly Productions selected the winning buskers. In addition, JetBlue and VH1 Save the Music Foundation have joined together to launch a charity buzz auction that will run until Sept. 23.
LinkLufthansa, Pilot Union Talks End Without AgreementInformal talks between Lufthansa and its pilot union have ended without agreement, the Vereinigung Cockpit union said. Negotiations have been going on between the airline and VC for four years. Lufthansa said in August, when official talks broke down, that although some progress had been made, no agreement had been reached.
LinkSpirit Airlines is third airline to receive US-built A321Spirit Airlines has taken delivery of its first US-produced Airbus A321, making the Florida-based ultra low-cost carrier the third airline to receive an aircraft built at Airbus’ Mobile, Alabama manufacturing facility. It is the Toulouse-based manufacturer’s tenth aircraft delivered from the final assembly line (FAL) plant in Mobile.
LinkUnited to expand network into China’s secondary citiesUnited Airlines’ expansion into secondary cities in China is a key part of its network strategy, and the airline is betting on expansion in those markets, an executive for the carrier said at the Boyd International Aviation Forecast Summit
LinkFlightGlobal onboard United A319 runway excursionA United Airlines Airbus A319 aircraft suffered a runway excursion at Denver International Airport while attempting to takeoff on flight 296 to Reno. The thrust reversers revved up, there was a small bump, and the aircraft stopped. FlightGlobal happened to be aboard the aircraft to witness the incident first hand. Passengers appeared confused, but not deeply concerned. “Unfortunately, we did depart the paved surface area,” said the pilot over the public announcement system.
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