"Airlines for America, a trade group of the nation's air carriers, predicted this week that its member airlines will carry a record 52.6 million travelers over the 18-day holiday period, which it defines as Dec. 19 through Jan. 5. That's a 1.5% increase over last winter's year-end holidays and an average of 2.9 million passengers every day. Airlines for America said airlines have added 72,000 seats to their schedules each day to accommodate demand."
"United Airlines has added several features to its mobile app designed to make life easier for travelers at the airport. The enhancements include "AI-supported navigation tools that will predict what features would most benefit customers during their trip and personalize content to each traveler," United said in a news release. For example, the new "Virtual Gate" feature gives real-time updates about which groups are boarding a specif"
U.S. airlines expect a record 52.6 million passengers during the 18-day Dec. 19–Jan. 5 holiday period, averaging 2.9 million travelers per day and adding 72,000 seats daily. United upgraded its mobile app with AI-supported navigation and a Virtual Gate feature providing real-time boarding group updates. Alaska Airlines began first Starlink installations. The Transportation Security Administration plans to nullify its labor contract next month. Spirit Airlines avoided default and is discussing a possible merger, potentially with Frontier. Cathay Pacific added newer Boeing lavatory-equipped aircraft to more SFO flights. JetBlue dropped a European route. Southwest signed an interline agreement with a foreign carrier. Oakland Airport launched a secure-area guest pass.
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