Spirit Bankruptcy Puts Small-Town Flights at Risk
Spirit Airlines’ second bankruptcy filing in a year is raising alarms at small regional airports that depend on the carrier… Read More »
Spirit Airlines to Furlough 1,800 Flight Attendants Amid Restructuring
Spirit Airlines has announced plans to furlough around 1,800 flight attendants — roughly one-third of its cabin crew — as… Read More »
Bankrupt Spirit Airlines to Furlough One-Third of Flight Attendants Amid Major Restructuring
Spirit Airlines, the ultra-low-cost carrier that has filed for bankruptcy twice this year, announced it will furlough about one-third of… Read More »
BermudAir Settles Airport Fee Dispute With Skyport
BermudAir and Skyport, the operator of Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport, have reached an agreement to resolve a protracted dispute… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Seeks $100 Million in Pilot Pay Cuts Amid Second Bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines has told its pilots’ union it wants to cut pay and claw back $100 million a year from… Read More »
FAA Orders Crackdown on Carry-On Bags During Emergencies
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is taking aim at a growing safety hazard: passengers refusing to leave their carry-on… Read More »
Frontier CEO Defends ULCC Model as ‘Alive and Well’
Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle has pushed back against claims that the ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) model has failed in the… Read More »
Airlines Retrofit Cabins to Meet Surging Premium Seat Demand
Airlines are investing heavily in cabin overhauls to capture booming demand for premium seats among leisure travelers. United Airlines and… Read More »
Air Zimbabwe Sued for $210K Over DRC Grounding Costs
Air Zimbabwe is facing a USD210,000 lawsuit filed by South African-registered aviation services firm Jetex (Private) Ltd, which claims it… Read More »
United Airlines Rules Out Bidding for Spirit Airlines’ Assets
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has confirmed the carrier has no plans to bid for Spirit Airlines’ assets, signaling a… Read More »
Southwest Eyes Europe Flights and Premium Upgrades
Southwest Airlines is weighing a bold expansion across the Atlantic as part of a sweeping strategic overhaul that could redefine… Read More »
IATA Presses Safety and Sustainability at ICAO Assembly
The International Air Transport Association is urging governments to adopt a unified approach to aviation safety, sustainability, and passenger protection… Read More »
Oneworld Eyes Indian Airline Partner Amid Growth
The oneworld Alliance is weighing the addition of an Indian airline to its roster as the country’s aviation market accelerates,… Read More »
Spirit to Cut 25% Capacity & Slash Jobs
Spirit Airlines is preparing for a major downsizing, announcing plans to cut flight capacity by 25% year-on-year in November while… Read More »
Air Astana Considers US Flights via Europe Amid Restrictions
Air Astana is exploring the possibility of launching flights to the United States with a European stopover, as non-stop services… Read More »
BellAir Rebrands as Jet Excellence After RWA Acquisition
BellAir, based in North Carolina, has rebranded as Jet Excellence following its acquisition of Red Wing Aviation (RWA), one of… Read More »
French Jet Circles for Hour as Sleeping Controller Delays Landing
An Air Corsica Airbus A320-200neo was forced to circle for nearly an hour over Corsica after the sole air traffic… Read More »
JSX to Test ATR Turboprops With Passengers Before Firm Order
U.S. regional carrier JSX plans to acquire four used ATR 42-600 turboprops to gauge passenger acceptance before committing to a… Read More »
Virgin Australia Trials In-Cabin Pets on Select Flights
Virgin Australia is introducing a limited pilot program allowing small pets to travel in the cabin, marking a first for… Read More »
American Airlines Launches Santa Maria–Phoenix Flights
American Airlines will restore daily commercial service to California’s Santa Maria Public Airport this fall, marking a significant milestone for… Read More »
Delta Vacations Sales Jump 10% on Medallion Member Bookings
Delta Vacations has reported a more than 10% rise in travel agency sales this year, fueled largely by Delta Air… Read More »
San Diego Airport Reopens After Runway Closure
San Diego International Airport resumed operations late Wednesday night after an hours-long shutdown triggered by a disabled private jet on… Read More »