The union representing US Airways and former America West flight attendants have voted to authorize a strike if a deal is not struck. Continue reading »
Low-cost carrier Ryanair has decided to slash its operations at Madrid and Barcelona in protest of higher taxes at the airports. Continue reading »
PeoplExpress will not be taking to the skies in 2012. Continue reading »
After months of speculation, United Airlines and Boeing have announced a mammoth order for 150 Boeing 737 aircraft. Continue reading »
United plans more big cuts to Houston for supporting Southwest Airlines’ international expansion. Continue reading »
A United Express flight operated by Shuttle America made an emergency landing Monday night at Newark Liberty International Airport after its nose gear would not deploy. Continue reading »
After being grounded while in bankruptcy 18 months ago, Mexicana is expecting to begin operations once again sometime in April. Continue reading »
United Airlines will re-link Sarasota to Chicago with daily service beginning Nov. 4. Continue reading »
Boeing will deliver its first passenger version of the Boeing 747-8 tomorrow near Seattle. Continue reading »
Vision Airlines is ending its service to Northwest Florida Regional Airport on Sunday according to the Northwest Daily News. Continue reading »
“We are excited to add Istanbul to our global route network,” said Jim Compton, United’s executive vice president and chief revenue officer. Continue reading »
Frontier Airlines announced today that it will be launching flights between Bismarck, N.D. and its hub in Denver. Continue reading »
Spirit Airlines continued its recent rapid expansion with the announcement of returning to Denver on Friday. Continue reading »
Air Australia has unexpectedly grounded its five-jet fleet Friday, stranding nearly 4,000 travelers. Continue reading »
After a decade of being Chief Executive Officer of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, Bill Ayer announced his retirement effective May 15. Continue reading »
Just months after Boeing locked in its largest plane order from Southwest Airlines, the world’s second largest plane manufacturer has scored another record plane order. Continue reading »
JetBlue Airways announced on Monday that it will be adding several new routes and increasing frequencies on several existing routes. Continue reading »
After days of anticipation, the new startup airline to be based out of Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport will be a resurrection of PEOPLExpress. Continue reading »
US Airways announced on Monday that it will begin flying to Cincinnati and Des Moines from its hub at Reagan National Airport in Washington D.C. Continue reading »
A new carrier is launching flights from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport. Continue reading »
Spirit Airlines continued its expansion at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport on Thursday by announcing it would add flights to Tampa. Continue reading »
Republic Airways subsidiary Frontier Airlines announced five new routes out of its Denver hub Thursday morning. Continue reading »
Canadian low-cost carrier WestJet Airlines announced that its employees have voted in favor of starting a wholly owned regional carrier to expand its network and compete with Air Canada. Continue reading »
Spirit will go head-to-head with low-cost rival Allegiant Air on the route, which has focus cities at both Phoenix-Mesa and Las Vegas. Continue reading »
The world’s largest low-cost carrier will begin blending in Boeing 737-800s into its fleet starting April 11 Continue reading »
Canadian low-cost carrier WestJet announced on Tuesday that it will begin flying to Chicago-O’hare International Airport with flights to Calgary and Vancouver, British Columbia. Continue reading »
Alaska Air announced Tuesday morning that it will begin flying to Philadelphia from its Seattle hub beginning June 11, 2011. The airline will also switch its flights from Miami to Fort Lauderdale later that month. Continue reading »
Ultra low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines will be adding seasonal service between Dallas/Forth Worth and Myrtle Beach beginning May 3. Continue reading »
The Louisiana airport saw 562,530 passengers in 2011, a 54,338 increase from 2010 despite some of the highest airfares in the country. Continue reading »
By Michael Garko, In Airline News Allegiant Air continues to flex its muscles after it reported its 36th consecutive profitable quarter on Wednesday. Allegiant reported a 20 percent rise in revenue over last year with a nine percent capacity increase. “We are very proud to report our 36th consecutive profitable quarter,” stated Maurice J. Gallagher, … Continue reading »
