The field of aircraft boarding and ground operations optimisation has witnessed significant advancements in recent years. Researchers have developed innovative strategies that not only reduce the time ...

American Airlines on May 1 will tweak its boarding process and allow first- and business-class customers to preboard, joining ConciergeKey status members, the carrier announced Wednesday. AAdvantage ...

RIGA - The Latvian national airline airBaltic announces the launch of Group Boarding, a new process designed to make flight ...

With great fanfare, United Airlines announced their latest attempt at boarding passengers faster than ever. It’s called “WILMA” because the new process allows the windows seats to board first, the ...

American Airlines is testing a huge flight boarding change, how could it affect you - American Airlines is cracking down on ...

WILMA is no longer just a cartoon character from “The Flintstones.” In aviation circles, it’s shorthand for Windows, Middle and Aisle, United Airlines’s newly released passenger boarding system for ...

Franco-Italian manufacturer ATR is positioning its turboprops as replacements for hundreds of ageing 50-seat regional jets in ...

Cockpit doors are required to stay closed during flight according to federal regulations. But there's a reason pilots leave ...

Gate-checking luggage is primarily due to limited overhead bin space or smaller aircraft. Passengers should be aware of aircraft type and boarding position to anticipate potential gate-checking. Treat ...