Alaska Airlines to fly between Portland and Atlanta

Alaska Airlines today announced to employees gathered at a meeting in Portland that the company will begin daily, nonstop service between Portland, Oregon, and Atlanta starting June 4, through August 27, 2016. Alaska previously served the route between August 2013 and Sept. 2014. “Alaska Airlines continues to provide more options to our loyal Portland customer … Read more

Sun Country Airlines adds service to Portland

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments The airline will offer travelers from Minneapolis/St. Paul nonstop, seasonal flights to Portland. Sun Country Airlines announced new seasonal nonstop service from its hometown market of Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP) to Portland, Oregon (PDX). Seasonal flights to Portland International Airport will begin June 9, 2016, out of Minneapolis/St. Paul Terminal … Read more

Turkish Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines sign codeshare agreement

Turkish Airlines has signed a Codeshare Agreement with Hawaiian Airlines, expanding options for TK customers to travel more conveniently from Turkey to Hawaii via Far East points. The agreement allows Turkish Airlines to put its “TK” booking code on Hawaiian’s daily flights between Osaka, Japan and Honolulu and HA’s five-times weekly service between Honolulu and … Read more

Southwest Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Kevin Krone to retire

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Southwest Airlines Co announced that Kevin Krone, Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer will retire from the carrier, effective Feb. 15, 2016. Krone began his Southwest career 25 years ago as an intern and rose to become the Company’s second-ever Chief Marketing Officer. As Southwest’s highest-level Marketing leader, Krone oversaw … Read more

Alaska Airlines unveils first major brand change in 25 years

Alaska Airlines today unveiled its first major brand change in 25 years to a crowd of about 1,800 employees. The refreshed brand was introduced on a newly painted Boeing 737-800 and soon will be featured throughout the airport experience, on all digital channels, in marketing materials and across Alaska’s entire fleet. “Our company has a … Read more

Allegiant Air Announces New COO, Management Restructuring

Allegiant announced that it has named Jude Bricker to the position of Chief Operating Officer and expanded the role of Chief Financial Officer Scott Sheldon. This restructuring of the Company’s management organization will strengthen its operation and place a renewed emphasis on customer experience. Senior Vice President of Planning Jude Bricker will take on the … Read more

WestJet adds to Toronto hub

WestJet today announced it will launch new non-stop service from Toronto to Nashville and Los Angeles as part of its 2016 summer schedule. “We are excited about our schedule and connectivity out of Toronto”, said Bob Cummings, WestJet Executive Vice-President, Commercial. “By this summer we will operate more than 120 flights per day from Toronto … Read more

Boeing to reduce 747 production rate

The Boeing Company announced that it will lower the production rate on the 747-8 program to match supply with near-term demand in the cargo market. To account for the market and production impacts, the company will recognize a $569 million after-tax charge ($0.84 per share) when it announces financial results for the fourth quarter of 2015.  “Global air … Read more