Airline

May 2, 2023

Uncovering the Enduring Repurposing of the DC-3/C-47: From Paratroopers to Passengers & Cargo

CR Smith, CEO of American Airlines, developed the Douglas DC-3/C-47 to compete with other airlines in 1934. The DC-3/C-47 was the first airliner not to require mail subsidies to make a profit,

Aviation·Business

Alaska Airlines’ $1.9B Hawaiian Acquisition: What It Means for Travelers and Essential Routes

In a move that reshapes the U.S. airline industry, Alaska Air Group has finalized its $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. This merger, announced on September 18, 2024, creates the fifth-largest carrier in the United States, behind United, Delta,

September 19, 2024

United Airlines Invests $5 Million in Algae-Based Jet Fuel, Aiming for 100% Green Company by 2050

Energy·Mobility·Technology

United Airlines has invested $5 million in Viridos, a technology company that specializes in turning algae into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Bioengineering is used

How Airport Emissions Are Cutting Lives Short by Over a Decade in LAX and Neighboring Areas?

Aviation·Pollution·USA

A new study has detailed the health effects of aviation fuel emissions on airport workers and people living near an airport or flight path.

Aviation·News

Virgin Atlantic’s New Flying Club Award Pricing Sends Points Skyrocketing to 700K in Peak Seasons, While Saver Seats Offer Travelers a Way to Save

Virgin Atlantic has unveiled sweeping changes to its Flying Club program in a move that shakes up the airline loyalty landscape. Starting October 30, 2024, the carrier is transitioning to a dynamic

Karmactive Staff

November 4, 2024

American Airlines N809AA Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

Aviation·Technology

American Airlines’ New Boarding Tech: Catching 28% of Early Boarders—Here’s How It Works

American Airlines has launched a pilot program testing new boarding technology at three U.S. airports, aiming to address the persistent issue of passengers attempting to board the aircraft before their assigned groups.

Sunita Somvanshi

October 25, 2024