By Michael Garko, In Airline News In a move that has taken many industry experts by surprise, Allegiant Air announced on Monday that it will begin flying the highly competitive Phoenix-Las Vegas route. About these ads
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Frontier laying off 213 Wisconsin employees
By Michael Garko, In Airline News Frontier Airlines, a subsidiary of Republic Airways, filed a mass layoff notice with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development on Friday. In the notice, the airline stated it would lay off 213 employees by November 14.
Boeing officially delivers first 787 to ANA
By Michael Garko, In Airline News It may be three and a half years behind, but All Nippon Airways has taken contractual delivery of the first of its 55 Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
Edelweiss to switch flights from Orlando to Tampa
By Michael Garko, In Airline News Tampa International Airport has scored a victory over rival Orlando International Airport. Tampa was able to lure away Swiss carrier Edelweiss away from Orlando after it launched flights there in July.
Allegiant to launch St. Petersburg-Niagra Falls flights
By Michael Garko, In Airline News Leisure-carrier Allegiant Air announced on Tuesday that it would launch flights from Niagra Falls International Airport and its focus city in St. Petersburg, Fl.
Singapore to upgrade to A380 at JFK
By Michael Garko, In Airline News Airlines continue to add Airbus A380 service from John F. Kennedy International Airport. This time it will be Singapore Airlines utilizing the world’s largest passenger jet to the New York airport.
Contract dispute causes Cargolux to refuse delivery of first Boeing 747-8
By Michael Garko, In Airline News Just when you think Boeing has had every possible kind of setback with its Boeing 787 and Boeing 747-8 programs, a new delay has arisen for the airplane manufacturer.
United Express jet slides off Ottawa runway
By Michael Garko, In Airline News No injuries were reported when United Express flight 3363 operated by Trans States Airlines skid off the runway at Ottawa International Airport.
Southwest already expanding Atlanta service with two additional routes
By Michael Garko, In Airline News Southwest Airlines is already adding two more destinations from Atlanta before it even begins service to the world’s busiest airport. Southwest announced on Monday that it will add Las Vegas and Phoenix to the list of five cities it had already announced it would serve from Atlanta.
Strategic Airlines rebranding as Air Australia
By Michael Garko, In Airline News Australian carrier Strategic Airlines is beginning to re-invent itself as a low-cost carrier. Yesterday, the carrier unveiled its new livery and plans to re-brand itself as Air Australia.
