Airlines

Alaska Airlines has recently achieved a significant milestone in its goal to acquire Hawaiian Airlines, with antitrust regulators declining to challenge the merger as anticompetitive. The Department of Justice decided not to impose any conditions on the merger, providing a best-case scenario for the Alaska-Hawaiian merger. Despite this positive development, the deal is not finalized

Boeing has recently faced safety concerns with its 787 Dreamliner jets, as Federal safety officials are now requiring inspections of cockpit seats after an incident where the captain’s seat lurched forward, causing a sudden dive in the plane. This incident, which led to the disconnection of the autopilot system, occurred during a flight by Chile-based

Delta Airlines recently announced new distribution agreements with the three major Global Distribution Systems (GDSs) that will benefit travel advisors by providing access to full content without any surcharges on legacy systems. This move aims to streamline the booking process and enhance the overall user experience for travel advisors and their clients. During the Delta

Alaska Airlines’ proposed acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines has successfully passed antitrust review by the Department of Justice. The merger, valued at $1.9 billion, has been given the green light by regulators, allowing the two airlines to proceed with the deal. While the DOJ’s approval is a significant milestone, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines still need

Recently, the FAA awarded $291 million in grants to support sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and related technologies. This funding, made possible by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, is a significant step towards achieving the Biden administration’s ambitious goal of producing 3 billion gallons of domestic SAF annually by 2030. The focus of these grants is

The recent opening of the first phase of the new main terminal at Portland International Airport has brought about a significant transformation to the airport’s infrastructure. With a total cost of $2.15 billion, the terminal boasts a range of new features and amenities aimed at enhancing the passenger experience. The new terminal at Portland Airport

In the aftermath of the software update by CrowdStrike that caused chaos for major U.S. airlines, each carrier faced its own unique set of challenges. American Airlines, for instance, was quick to recover from the disruption. According to FlightAware data, American had largely restored its operations by the evening of the incident, with only 51

When it comes to managing groups as a travel advisor, it is important to consider the size of the group that can be effectively handled. For example, rather than trying to accommodate a large number of people on a trip, it may be more beneficial to cap the group at a manageable size. By doing

Elliott Investment Management’s recent move to publicly identify 10 nominees to Southwest Airlines’ board of directors signifies a significant escalation in their demand for changes within the airline’s senior management. This move is a clear indication that Elliott is determined to press forward with the proxy battle it has been threatening. Southwest Airlines, on the

Alaska Airlines has recently made a groundbreaking investment in the aircraft engineering startup JetZero. This innovative company is focused on reducing carbon emissions and fuel burn by up to 50% through its unique blended-wing aircraft design. Unlike traditional tube-and-wing passenger planes, JetZero’s design integrates the wings with the fuselage, resulting in a sleeker shape that

Southern Connecticut is set to witness a fierce competition between two discount airlines, Breeze Airways and Avelo Airlines. With Breeze announcing plans to introduce 10 routes from Tweed Airport in New Haven, Conn., where Avelo currently holds its primary East Coast base, the battleground is all set for these two players to go head-to-head. Breeze’s

American Airlines recently made a significant move during its Q2 earnings call when CEO Robert Isom acknowledged the need to rebuild positive relationships with travel advisors. This came after an aggressive push for direct distribution that backfired, potentially costing the airline up to $1.5 billion in revenue. Isom admitted the mistake, stating the importance of

Finnair, known for being a primary advocate of NDC technology in the airline industry, recently made a surprising decision to backpedal on their initial plan to cease distribution via legacy Edifact GDS technology by the end of 2025. This unexpected move has sparked discussions about the airline’s NDC strategy and its implications for the future.

Expedia Group, a major player in the travel industry, has recently reported a softness in demand during the third quarter. This revelation was made by CEO Ariane Gorin during the company’s Q2 earnings call, signifying a trend that is being observed across various sectors of the travel industry. Despite the challenges posed by the softening

Archer Aviation has recently made headlines with their groundbreaking electric aircraft, Midnight, poised to transform urban air mobility. The company has unveiled ambitious plans for a flight network in the Los Angeles area, set to revolutionize the way people commute within the city. With the goal of reducing travel times drastically, Archer aims to offer

Tauck has recently announced that they have resumed sales of American Airlines and its Oneworld alliance partners. This decision comes after American Airlines temporarily lifted a policy that had hindered tour operators like Tauck from offering refundable fares to their customers. This change has brought about a positive response from Tauck, with their vice president

In July, Delta Airlines experienced a significant increase in flight cancellations, reaching a rate of 5.28% compared to just 0.8% in June. This drastic change was attributed to the slow recovery from the CrowdStrike outage that occurred on July 19th. With nearly 6,500 flights canceled in the five days following the outage, Delta found itself

Breeze Airways has recently announced its plans to expand its operations to Newark, one of the primary airports in the New York metro area. This move comes as part of the carrier’s strategy to increase its presence in key markets and offer more options to travelers. The entry into Newark will be gradual, with twice-weekly