Allegiant CEO: COVID-19 is ‘the ultimate test’ of ULCC’s business model
Airline operated higher percentage of its schedule than any other US airline. Despite posting a $95 million net loss in… Read More »
United ends contract with regional carrier ExpressJet
ExpressJet will no longer be a regional affiliate for United Airlines after the Chicago-based carrier opted to consolidate its Embraer… Read More »
IAG to expand capacity but says recovery will take three years
International Airlines Group CEO Willie Walsh believes passenger traffic won’t return to 2019 levels until at least 2023. Capacity across… Read More »
United to drop contract with ExpressJet, dealing potentially fatal blow
United Airlines said on Thursday it has decided to drop its contract with ExpressJet, and consolidate all of its outsourced… Read More »
Laudamotion to evolve into Malta-Based Lauda Europe
Ryanair Group is giving up its Austrian AOC. Ryanair Group’s Austrian subsidiary Laudamotion will be closed and its assets transferred to… Read More »
Extending airline payroll support beyond Sept. 30 gains traction in Congress
Supporters of more payroll support for airlines say the relief is needed to avoid mass layoffs. A majority of US… Read More »
Schedule vs. Reality: The gap between published schedules and airline operations
The global aviation industry remains in turmoil, continually challenging commercial airlines as they plan and publish their advanced schedules. This… Read More »
How do pilots stay current in a pandemic?
With demand for air travel still far below normal levels thanks to COVID-19, airlines are having to juggle a number of… Read More »