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New data from airline data company Cirium shows airlines are increasing their seats by nearly 6% compared to 2023, and over 12% compared to pre-pandemic figures.
American, Frontier, and Other Low-Cost Carriers Lead Seat Gains
Low-cost carriers are bracing for the most passengers by adding the most available seats among all airlines. Of the bigger carriers, Frontier Airlines is adding 32% more flights and 36% more seats for the entire month, while Sun Country Airlines is adding...

Reuters reports A4A is joining with Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, and United Airlines to challenge the rulemaking announced in April.
Airlines Call New Rules “An Abuse of Discretion and Otherwise Contrary to Law”...

The latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics say airlines added over 2,200 more jobs in March 2024, bringing the total employed by airlines to over 800,000 people.
Delta, United Add Most Employees in March 2024
Passenger airlines hold the most employees in the industry, with over 500,000 working for an air carrier. In March alone, Delta Air Lines added 845 employees, while United Airlines added 511 workers. Regional operator SkyWest, who flies on behalf of...

The two carriers were honored as the top in passenger experience from the J.D. Power 2024 North America Airline Satisfaction Study, released on May 8, 2024.
Safety and Media Coverage Top Factors in Satisfaction Scores
In the First/Business segment, Delta came out on top with a total satisfaction score of 743. The Atlanta-based carrier edged JetBlue’s Mint business class product by six points, with both scoring above the segment average. United Airlines ranked third...