Direct flights between DCA-SAT get 'tentative approval'
It’s been a wild year for the San Antonio International Airport. Following a record-breaking Labor Day weekend (with more than 173,358 passengers traveling through SAT) and a litigious fall with a beloved airline, the Alamo City’s airport could use some good news. That good news comes via a newly served order from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Texas-based carrier American Airlines has been tentatively granted a slot exemption at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) for nonstop service to San Antonio International Airport, according to a docket issue on Friday, October 11, and served on Wednesday, October 16. The news is a long time coming after the DoT passed the FAA Reauthorization Act, a bipartisan bill that was passed in May and “provides a framework to maintain America’s leadership in aviation safety and aerospace innovation, strengthens and diversifies our aviation workforce, improves consumer protections and accessibility, and makes groundbreaking investments in sustainability and resiliency.” American Airlines celebrated the news in a statement.
American Airlines tackles boarding chaos with innovative technology
American Airlines is taking significant steps to address a long-standing issue in air travel: the problem of passengers attempting to board before their designated group. This behavior, often referred to as “gate lice,” has frustrated both airline staff and fellow travelers for years. To combat this, American Airlines is currently testing a new technology aimed at streamlining the boarding process and ensuring a fair experience for all passengers.