United Airlines enhances MileagePlus benefits for cardholders
United announces significant changes to its MileagePlus program affecting cardholders' earning rates and award pricing. While not directly hiring-related, these revenue…
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United announces significant changes to its MileagePlus program affecting cardholders' earning rates and award pricing. While not directly hiring-related, these revenue…
Read More »Reddit discussion explores whether flight instructor positions are becoming oversaturated in 2026 and raises concerns about regional airline first officer availability. This could…
Read More »The FAA has mandated that all US commercial airlines certify their pilot hiring is based solely on merit, following Trump administration directives on DEI policies. This…
Read More »United Airlines issued a ground stop for all flights, though specific duration and cause were not detailed in the alert. Ground stops can indicate operational issues that may…
Read More »Pilots are discussing whether the CFI field has become oversaturated in 2026 and questioning the availability of first officer positions at regional airlines. This suggests…
Read More »United has officially removed 45 A350s from expected aircraft deliveries in its latest SEC filing due to contractual dispute with Rolls-Royce. This fleet planning change could…
Read More »F5Bot detected Reddit activity discussing American Airlines internal hiring processes for flight dispatch roles, which could signal operational expansion needs. What This Means…
Read More »Spirit is bringing back nearly one-third of its furloughed flight attendants as it prepares for spring break demand. The airline had furloughed around 1,800 flight attendants in…
Read More »Southwest announced its largest schedule expansion ever in Austin, Las Vegas, Nashville, and San Diego with bookings through October 2026. The carrier is also implementing…
Read More »Spirit Airlines is recalling 500 furloughed flight attendants as part of its bankruptcy restructuring. The airline had planned to furlough some pilots but appears to have avoided…
Read More »American Airlines intends to hire 10,000 pilots over the next five years to replace retirements and support expansion plans. The airline is implementing new pilot policies to stay…
Read More »Both pilot and flight attendant unions at American Airlines have called for leadership changes, expressing concerns about the airline's performance and strategy. This internal…
Read More »ATP Flight School is driving growth in SkyWest's cadet program amid regional airline hiring demand. The program feeds pilots to major carriers including American, Delta, and…
Read More »Southwest is hiring 800+ new hire pilots in 2026 with classes starting nearly every Monday, front-loading the majority in Q1-Q2. This will trigger 300+ upgrades as a result of the…
Read More »Float Alaska's Chapter 11 filing highlights continued pressure on smaller carriers during the ongoing U.S. aviation pilot shortage that peaked between 2022-2024. Regional and…
Read More »The Allied Pilots Association representing over 16,000 American Airlines pilots has issued a scathing letter expressing lost confidence in current leadership following poor…
Read More »Republic Airways has partnered with Community College of Beaver County to create an aviation career pipeline agreement. This comes as industry projections show the global airline…
Read More »United allegedly removed and banned an off-duty FAA safety inspector who observed multiple safety violations on a San Francisco flight. Such incidents can lead to increased FAA…
Read More »Allied Pilots Association board meeting discusses potential vote of no confidence amid frustration over operational disruptions and financial results. Pilot unrest at major…
Read More »ATP Flight School led the industry in graduate airline placements in 2025 and is beginning delivery of over 30 aircraft in 2026. The school continues partnerships with American…
Read More »ALPA published new analysis defending the 1,500-hour rule, countering arguments about pilot shortages with emphasis on safety improvements. This regulatory stance maintains…
Read More »Boeing announced Air Cambodia has ordered 10 firm 737 MAX 8s with 10 options. While international, this contributes to Boeing's production ramp-up which supports US airline…
Read More »United has equipped 300+ regional aircraft with Starlink WiFi in under a year and expects to install it on 500+ mainline aircraft by end of 2026. The rapid fleet expansion and…
Read More »Southwest officially transitioned to assigned seating on January 27, 2026, marking the end of its signature open seating policy. This operational change is part of broader…
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