INFORMATIONALFeb 15, 2022An Inside Perspective: The Rise of Spirit AirlinesSpirit Airlines is notorious for low fares and a multitude of fees that are tacked on to the passenger experience. Despite this, pricing in the U.S. industry has shifted dramatically thanks to the carrier and Ben Baldanza, the airline’s former CEO who pioneered the ultra-low-cost business model in America.Read More →
NEWSFeb 15, 2022The Famous United Airlines Star Wars Plane is No MoreToday marks the end of the line for N36272, which is set to fly to Amarillo tonight for repainting. This Boeing 737-800 was famously painted with a Star Wars scheme to celebrate the release of the movie Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker. One side of the aircraft was painted red to represent the dark side, while the other was painted in blue to represent the light side.Read More →
NEWSFeb 14, 2022Airlines Cancel Flights to Ukraine Amid TensionsMany airlines have canceled flights to Ukraine following increased tensions between the country and its northern neighbor, Russia.Read More →
NEWSFeb 11, 2022Air France Expanding Summer 2022 OperationsAir France is expanding their summer route network. This includes a reinstatement of the flight from Orly to New York JFK.Read More →
NEWSFeb 08, 2022Southwest Airlines Reports Fourth Quarter ProfitSouthwest Airlines recently posted a 68 million dollar profit for the fourth quarter of 2021. This marks a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery.
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NEWSFeb 07, 2022Frontier Airlines Encounters Operational Meltdown After Merger AnnouncementFrontier Airlines has been drawing attention recently. On the same day they announced their major merger with rival ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, the Denver-based carrier encountered an operational meltdown that caused delays and cancellations across the nation.
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NEWSFeb 07, 2022Frontier and Spirit Airlines Merge in Deal Valued at Over $6.6BnThis morning, Frontier Airlines announced that they would be merging with Ultra Low-Cost Carrier Spirit Airlines in a merger valued at more than $6.6 billion U.S. Dollars. After this deal, Frontier Airlines will control 51.5% of the merger, with Spirit owning the remaining 48.5%.Read More →
NEWSFeb 06, 2022Kenya Airways' Debt-RestructuringAn update on the Kenyan Airways situation.
They are to restructure their debt.Read More →
NEWSFeb 05, 2022American's Big New Boeing 737 MAX OrderAmerican Airlines has announced that it has firmed options for an additional 30 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. Deliveries of these 30 additional planes will happen in 2023 and 2024. When delivered complete, the Dallas/Fort Worth-based carrier will have a fleet of 130 MAX aircraft.Read More →
NEWSFeb 04, 2022Qatar vs Airbus: A Never-Ending SagaThis is about the long battle between Qatar and Airbus over the last 6 months. It also goes into the new order for Boeing. Read More →
