All three unions representing American Airlines (The Allied Pilots Association, the Transport Workers Union and Association of Professional Flight Attendants) have agreed to back a deal for a merger with US Airways should the two companies come to an agreement. ALSO ONLINE: Should Texas senator get involved in American bankruptcy? RELATED: Delta considering bid for … Continue reading »
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Allegiant adds Wilkes-Barre/Scranton flights
Allegiant will launch flights to Orlando-Sanford International Airport beginning June 21. Continue reading »
Should Texas senator get involved in American bankruptcy?
United States Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison has released a statement regarding other airline’s attempt to acquire American Airlines. Continue reading »
Frontier to return flights to Houston’s Intercontinental
The airline will leave Hobby Airport to return to Houston’s main airport. Continue reading »
Four injured in Virgin Atlantic emergency landing
The Orlando-bound flight was carrying 299 passengers and 13 crew. Continue reading »
Raleigh/Durham finally scores San Fransisco route
Raleigh-Durham International Airport has finally secured a flight to the west coast. Continue reading »
Allegiant to open base in Punta Gorda, Fla.
Allegiant Air announced Tuesday that it will open a base at Charlotte County Airport in Southwest Florida. Continue reading »
Allegiant finally announces first Hawaii routes
After years of anticipation, leisure carrier Allegiant Air has announced it will begin flight to Hawaii in June. Continue reading »
Bahamasair to replace Vision on Freeport routes
Vision Airlines continues to shed what remaining routes remains it operates. Continue reading »
Parody Video: How some feel about the American Airlines bankruptcy…to the YMCA
How do you show your displeasure for corporate executives cutting wages and other benefits? By making a video to the Village People’s “YMCA”, and uploading it to YouTube of course! Continue reading »
Hail damages over 100 planes as storms pummel DFW; hundreds of flights cancelled
American Airlines was forced to cancel about 800 flights on Tuesday, and over 400 more on Wednesday. Continue reading »
Spirit to add three more routes out of Dallas
Spirit will grow to14 destinations from DFW in June. Continue reading »
Frontier to end popular chocolate chip cookie tradition
(It) does not align with either the perception or financial reality of the ultra low-cost business model,” said Daniel Shurz. Continue reading »
Etihad “concerned” about A380 cracking
Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi’s flagship carrier, is seeking answers from Airbus about cracking in the fleet’s wings. Continue reading »
Days after handing out executive pay increases, Pinnacle files for bankruptcy
Menke was given a 60% pay raise from $425,000 to $675,000 along with executive vice president John Spanjers receiving a 45% raise from $275,000 to $400,000 last month Continue reading »
North Carolina city hopes to lure legacy carrier
Leaders in the Eastern North Carolina city of Kinston are looking to start an attempt to bring back passenger service to the area. Continue reading »