Airlines

Alaska Airlines has recently made a groundbreaking investment in the aircraft engineering startup JetZero. JetZero aims to revolutionize the aviation industry by reducing carbon emissions and fuel burn by up to 50% through its innovative blended-wing aircraft design. This design integrates the wings with the fuselage, resulting in a sleeker shape that reduces aerodynamic drag

A new competition is brewing in Southern Connecticut as Breeze Airways announces plans to introduce 10 new routes from Tweed Airport in New Haven, directly competing with Avelo, the only commercial airline currently operating out of the airport. With an emphasis on Florida destinations, Breeze is set to launch flights to Fort Myers, Orlando, West

Finnair, a member of the Oneworld alliance and a joint-venture partner of American Airlines, has been at the forefront of promoting NDC technology in the airline industry. However, the airline recently made a decision to backtrack on its plan to stop distributing via legacy Edifact GDS technology by the end of 2025. According to Jenni

In the aviation industry, trust between airlines and travel management companies (TMCs) is essential for maintaining positive relationships and maximizing revenue potential. The recent olive branch extended by American Airlines’ CEO Robert Isom to rebuild positive relationships with travel advisors highlights the importance of strategic partnerships in the travel trade. American Airlines’ aggressive move towards

Archer Aviation, a pioneer in the development of electric aircraft, has recently unveiled its ambitious plans for a futuristic flight network in the Los Angeles area. The company’s innovative four-passenger electric aircraft, known as Midnight, is set to revolutionize urban transportation by providing a fast, efficient, and sustainable alternative to traditional modes of travel. The

Expedia Group, ranked as No. 2 on Travel Weekly’s Power List, recently announced that it is starting to experience a decrease in demand during the third quarter. Despite this, the company’s second-quarter results exceeded expectations, with gross bookings reaching $28.8 billion, a 6% increase. Revenue also grew by 6% to $3.6 billion, while net income

Tauck has recently announced the resumption of sales of American Airlines and its Oneworld alliance partners after American Airlines temporarily lifted a policy that hindered tour operators from offering refundable fares. This temporary reversal of policy has been extended until December 31, 2024, allowing tour operators like Tauck to offer refundable fares to their customers

Delta Airlines, known for its reliability in limiting flight cancellations, experienced a significant setback in July due to the slow recovery from the CrowdStrike outage on July 19th. According to Cirium, an aviation analytics company, Delta’s cancellation rate skyrocketed to 5.28% in July, a stark contrast to its 0.8% rate in June. This plunge placed

Breeze Airways has announced its decision to expand its service to include flights to Newark. This move will mark the carrier’s entry into one of the three primary New York metro area airports, joining the ranks of Westchester County Airport, Long Island MacArthur Airport, and Stewart Airport. The airline will start with twice-weekly service between

Recently, Elliott Investment Management made headlines by detailing its significant holdings in Southwest Airlines, amounting to approximately $1.9 billion. The investment firm did not shy away from expressing its dissatisfaction with the current leadership at Southwest, particularly calling for the replacement of CEO Bob Jordan. This bold move sheds light on the precarious situation within

The Boeing factory workers have recently come forward with shocking allegations of being pressured to work too fast and asked to perform tasks for which they were not qualified. The incident involving the blowout of the door plug on an Alaska Airlines jet has further tarnished Boeing’s safety reputation. These revelations were brought to light

Harry Reid Airport in Las Vegas experienced a significant increase in passenger traffic during the first half of 2024. The airport served a total of 28.9 million passengers through June, representing a 2.6% increase from the same period the previous year. This growth trajectory suggests that the airport is on track to surpass its record-breaking

In response to the threat of a lawsuit by Delta Air Lines, cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has pushed back and defended its actions. CrowdStrike claims that it worked tirelessly to assist Delta in restoring impacted systems following the software update failure. The company reached out to Delta within hours of the incident, offering assistance and remediation

Allegiant Travel Co.’s Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor in Florida is currently facing significant financial challenges, with the company’s executive chairman and outgoing CEO Maurice Gallagher acknowledging the severity of the situation during a recent Q2 earnings call. Gallagher stated that “all options,” including the potential sale of the property, are being considered as a way

Hawaiian Airlines recently stated in a court filing that they may need to stop all traditional GDS sales if the U.S. Department of Transportation goes ahead with its rule for airline fee disclosure on Oct. 30. This declaration, though, outlined a worst-case scenario for the airline if they are unable to comply with the DOT

The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Office of Aviation Consumer Protection has recently launched an investigation into Delta Air Lines due to their ongoing operational meltdown. DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg emphasized that Delta must prioritize taking care of their passengers and upholding their customer-service commitments, as it is not only the right thing to do but

In a significant move, Korean Air has recently announced its decision to acquire 50 brand new Boeing widebody aircraft. This acquisition includes 20 Boeing 777-9 aircraft, 20 Boeing 787-10s, with an option for an additional 10 787-10s. The implications of this purchase are substantial, particularly in light of Korean Air’s planned merger with Asiana Airlines.

The U.S. helicopter sightseeing industry has a concerning history of crashes and fatalities, despite crashes being relatively uncommon. The most recent incident involving a Robinson 44 helicopter crashing into the ocean along the northern Napali coastline of Kauai on July 11 serves as a grim reminder of the potential dangers associated with helicopter tours. This