Amanda Maile

New York, Washington, D.C.

Communications Manager at Airlines for America

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U.S. Airlines Commemorate Black History Month

1 month ago | airlines.org | Amanda Maile

Connecting Communities This February, A4A carriers commemorated Black History Month and celebrated the countless contributions Black Americans have made to this country. Here is how some of our carriers recognized the incredible stories and achievements of Black Americans throughout the month:Alaska AirlinesAlaska Airlines and the Portland Trail Blazers teamed up to host a special HBCU weekend with Howard University’s Showtime Marching Band.
How U.S. Airlines Soared in 2024

Jan 8, 2025 | airlines.org | Amanda Maile

Industry Insights 2024 brought another record-breaking year for U.S. airlines as millions of passengers and thousands of tons of cargo took to the skies every day! Here’s a look back on the spectacular performance U.S. carriers had last year:Record Travel: In 2024, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) saw 17 of its 20 busiest days in its history! TSA screened more than 3 million passengers on December 1, 2024 – the most ever by TSA.
A4A Holds First Girls STEM Day Event to Inspire Future Aviators

Dec 24, 2024 | airlines.org | Amanda Maile

Connecting Communities Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for leading U.S. passenger and cargo airlines, hosted its first Girls STEM Day in October, educating students about the rewarding and exciting careers in aviation. The event, hosted in partnership with Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), welcomed more than 100 girls from Baltimore schools.
A4A Participates in Annual Toys For Tots Program

Dec 18, 2024 | airlines.org | Amanda Maile

Connecting Communities Airlines for America (A4A) is spreading holiday cheer by participating in this year’s Toys for Tots program. A4A employees donated nearly 50 toys to the worthwhile program that distributes Christmas gifts to children whose parents could not otherwise afford them.
A4A Carriers Ready for Busy Holiday Shipping Season

Dec 16, 2024 | airlines.org | Amanda Maile

Connecting Communities With the winter holidays on the horizon, A4A’s member airlines are working hard to get your gifts to you in time for the holidays. U.S. airlines are transporting more than 61,000 tons of goods across the world daily.
Air Traffic Control Hiring Window Now Open

Oct 18, 2024 | airlines.org | Amanda Maile

Industry Insights It’s a great time to be an air traffic controller. With the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) hiring window currently open, individuals have until November 4, 2024, to apply to be part of the agency’s next class of air traffic controllers. Air traffic controllers play a critical role in the safety and efficiency of our National Airspace System (NAS) by meticulously directing plane traffic from takeoff, to cruise, to landing.
A4A Holds First Girls STEM Day Event

Oct 10, 2024 | airlines.org | Amanda Maile

Connecting Communities Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for leading U.S. passenger and cargo airlines, held a Girls STEM Day event in partnership with Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) on October 9. A4A and other industry partners welcomed more than 100 girls from Baltimore schools to teach them about the exciting and fulfilling careers the aviation industry has to offer.
U.S. Airlines Gear Up for Labor Day Travel

Aug 27, 2024 | airlines.org | Amanda Maile

Travel Tips The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is expecting a record-breaking Labor Day holiday weekend – capping off the end to a record-shattering summer travel season. TSA said it’s preparing to screen more than 17 million people over the Labor Day holiday period, with the peak travel day predicted to be Friday, August 30.
U.S. Airlines Employ 1 Million People

Aug 13, 2024 | airlines.org | Amanda Maile

Industry Insights The industry that connects the world continues to provide good, well-paying jobs in a variety of positions even as other sectors scale back. Most recent data from the Department of Transportation (DOT) shows that leading U.S. passenger and cargo airlines employ more than one million people worldwide, with U.S. passenger airlines alone employing their largest workforce in nearly 23 years.
A4A Applauds TSA for Screening a Record Number of Travelers

Jul 8, 2024 | airlines.org | Amanda Maile

Industry Insights Airlines for America (A4A) applauds the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for screening a record 3,013,413 travelers on July 7, 2024. This comes amid the busy summer travel season, in which A4A expects U.S. airlines to transport more than 271 million passengers worldwide.