Tag: Airlines
NEWS Dec 15, 2021 Doug Parker to Retire as CEO of American Airlines Doug Parker, the respected CEO of American Airlines, is retiring after 21 straight years holding the top job at three separate companies. Parker will hand the reins over to company president Robert Isom in late March/early April 2022. Read More →
ROUTES Dec 13, 2021 Vietnam Airlines Launches Historic First Vietnam to U.S. Scheduled Flight Vietnam Airlines has just became the first airline to operate scheduled commercial flights between Vietnam and the U.S. The airline now serves SFO from its Ho Chi Minh City hub twice weekly. Read More →
ROUTES Dec 10, 2021 Frontier Airlines Grows In South Florida Frontier Airlines recently announced the reintroduction of Fort Lauderdale to their route network. With a multitude of new routes, many of which are to the northeastern United States, the ultra-low-cost carrier plans to challenge Spirit Airlines on its home turf. Read More →
NEWS Nov 29, 2021 Breaking: United States to Restrict Travel from South Africa United States to Restrict Travel from South Africa. Read More →
NEWS Nov 27, 2021 Singapore Airlines Operates First 737 MAX Service Singapore Airlines operated its first Boeing 737 MAX flight. The airline operated a return flight from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) using the 737 MAX. The airline will continue to operate the type on the route as the airline eases the type back into service. Read More →
ROUTES Nov 16, 2021 Frontier Drops Newark and Washington Dulles From Network Frontier recently announced their plans to drop flights to Newark Liberty International Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport. This news comes as Frontier drops several cities with too high of operating costs. Read More →
NEWS Nov 15, 2021 Russell Wilson Snags a New Alaska Airlines Livery Alaska Airlines has announced a fourth livery commemorating their Chief Football Officer Russell Wilson! The livery adds a fresh face to the already expansive collective of Alaska special liveries and will fly throughout the 2021-2022 football season. Read More →
NEWS Nov 13, 2021 Spirit Cuts 9% of January Flights Due To Labor Shortages This week, Spirit Airlines has cut 9% of its flights scheduled for January. The reason for this is staffing problems. Because of this, the Fort Lauderdale-based airline has a more conservative outlook in the near term. Read More →
NEWS Nov 11, 2021 Denver Mayor Announces Southwest Airlines Day Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, recognizing Southwest’s contribution to Colorado’s economy, announced that Nov. 5 would become Southwest Airlines Day. This designation comes after the airline's massive growth in the Centennial State. Read More →
ROUTES Nov 08, 2021 United Airlines Drops Three Cities From Route Network United Airlines and regional partner SkyWest Airlines will be dropping three cities in the coming months as a result of a change in subsidy allocation from the Department of Transportation. In the future, this could open up a strategic opportunity for the legacy carrier. Read More →