Airlines

The airline industry is a fiercely competitive environment, with carriers constantly vying for market share and strategic positioning. In the case of Avelo Airlines and Breeze Airways, the battle is heating up as they both set their sights on Tweed New Haven Airport in Connecticut. What was once a stronghold for Avelo as the sole

Air Canada is currently facing a challenging situation with its pilots union that could result in a potential strike or lockout. The carrier has made an announcement that it could begin winding down operations as early as Sunday if either the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) or Air Canada gives the required 72-hour notice, as

Recent reports from UL Standards have shown a troubling trend in the overheating of devices powered by lithium-ion batteries during airline flights. The incidents have increased by 28% from 2019 to 2023, raising concerns about the safety of passengers and crew members on board. One alarming finding from the report is that e-cigarettes are the

The Transportation Department has launched an investigation into the loyalty programs of major U.S. airlines such as American, Delta, Southwest, and United. The purpose of this inquiry is to safeguard consumers from potentially unfair, deceptive, or anticompetitive practices within these programs. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg highlighted the increasing financial significance of airline rewards programs and

Recently, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) made a crucial announcement regarding Airbus A350 aircraft. Following an in-flight engine fire on a Cathay Pacific flight, powered by a Rolls Royce Trent XWB engine, EASA has mandated a one-time fleet inspection of fuel hoses on certain A350 aircraft. Implications for Airlines Cathay Pacific, in response to

Turkish Airlines has made a significant decision to stop allowing its fares to be booked in the Sabre Global Distribution System (GDS) starting September 1. This move has sparked a debate between Turkish Airlines and Sabre, with each party blaming the other for the failure to reach a content agreement. Mutual Blame Game Turkish Airlines’

Scandinavian airline SAS has successfully emerged from U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, signaling a new era for the carrier. The European Commission recently approved SAS’s restructuring plan, paving the way for the airline to move forward with its strategic changes. This development comes as SAS prepares to join the SkyTeam airline alliance on September 1,

United Airlines flight attendants have recently voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, with more than 90% of union members in United’s chapter of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA participating in the vote and supporting it nearly unanimously. This strong show of support for a potential strike indicates the level of dissatisfaction among the flight attendants

Southwest Airlines and Elliott Investment Management are gearing up for a showdown as they plan to meet on September 9th. However, despite the scheduled meeting, Elliott has made it clear that they will move forward with a plan to initiate a proxy vote for their hand-selected slate of 10 board members if the current board

Baggage mishandling has been a longstanding issue in the airline industry, causing frustration and inconvenience for travelers. According to the annual report by SITA, airlines worldwide mishandled 6.9 bags per 1,000 last year, with an even higher rate of 12.1 per thousand on international routes where interline itineraries are more common. This problem not only

The looming pilots’ strike at Air Canada, scheduled for Sept. 17, has prompted the airline to take precautionary measures. The three-week cooling-off period mandated by Canadian law is currently underway, after a strike-authorization vote by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) passed with 98% approval. Negotiations for a new labor agreement have been ongoing since

JetBlue has recently announced a significant change in its service to London Gatwick Airport. The airline will be moving away from year-round operations to a summer seasonal schedule for flights from Boston and New York. This strategic move will see the service between Boston and Gatwick pausing on Oct. 1, with New York-Gatwick flights following

Southwest Airlines, known for its industry-leading policy of offering two free checked bags, is now exploring the possibility of implementing bag fees. Through a recent survey, the airline is gauging customer sentiment on the potential introduction of charges for checked bags. The survey includes various scenarios, such as different fare options that may or may

In a significant turn of events, Alaska Airlines has passed a crucial milestone in its bid to acquire Hawaiian Airlines as antitrust regulators have given their approval for the merger. The Department of Justice refrained from deeming the merger as anticompetitive and did not impose any conditions on the deal, a move that bodes well

Boeing has recently faced safety concerns regarding their 787 Dreamliner jets, specifically related to cockpit seats. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has mandated inspections of cockpit seats on these jets after a terrifying incident occurred during a flight by Chile-based Latam Airlines. The captain’s seat unexpectedly lurched forward, disconnecting the plane’s autopilot system and causing

Delta Airlines has recently finalized distribution agreements with all three major Global Distribution Systems (GDSs) in order to provide travel advisors with full content access without any surcharge on legacy system usage. During the Delta Business Showcase on August 20, senior vice president of global sales, Bob Somers, announced that Delta has completed multi-year agreements

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has given the green light to Alaska Airlines’ proposal to acquire Hawaiian Airlines, stating that the merger is not anticompetitive. After a thorough review period, the DOJ did not take any action against the $1.9 billion deal, allowing the two airlines to proceed with the merger. Alaska’s Statement Alaska Airlines

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently announced the allocation of $291 million in grants for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and related technologies. These funds, authorized under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, aim to support the Biden administration’s ambitious goal of reaching 3 billion gallons of domestic SAF production annually by 2030, accounting for 10% of