JetBlue west coast expansion continues with Long Beach growth
JetBlue today announced new service between Long Beach and several popular destinations as part of the airline’s latest move to expand its presence on the west coast.
North America
Allegiant Air’s pilots ratify new contract
After more than three years of bargaining, Allegiant Air pilots ratified their first union contract with the airline on Thursday. With substantial improvements in compensation, benefits, and scheduling, the contract is a major victory for the pilots who have been working tirelessly to raise standards at the low-cost carrier. Pilots will immediately receive up to … Read more
Alaska Airlines moves forward with new $40 million maintenance facility
Alaska Airlines today announced plans to build a new $40 million airplane maintenance facility at the site of the current Signature Flight Support building.
Allegiant places order for 12 Airbus A320ceo aircraft
Las Vegas, Nevada-based Allegiant Travel Company has signed a purchase agreement for 12 Airbus A320ceo (current engine option) aircraft.
OneJet announces additional destinations from Louisville
OneJet joined aviation officials and representatives of Greater Louisville Inc. to announce increased service from Louisville.
JetBlue to launch flights to Cuba starting August 2016
JetBlue has announced it will launch flights to Cuba on August 31, 2016. The airline said it is aimed at removing the high costs and complexity of travel to Cuba so that customers can instead get the most of their time visiting loved ones, arranging a unique cultural experience, taking care of business opportunities, or organizing their educational or not-for-profit … Read more
Porter Airlines adds sixth flight between Thunder Bay and Billy Bishop Airport
In response to passenger demand, Porter Airlines is increasing the number of flights between Thunder Bay and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, up to six daily roundtrips, effective September 6, 2016. Three direct flights are available from Thunder Bay to both Ottawa and Montreal, after a short stop in Toronto. Passengers no longer have to … Read more
Allegiant announces 6 new routes and 2 new cities
Low-cost airline Allegiant will be expanding its nonstop services to include Trenton, New Jersey and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Island Air Reaches Agreements with Three Unions
Island Air today announced it has extended agreements with three unions that represent its pilots, dispatchers, mechanics, flight attendants, customer service and ramp agents, and other employees. “We are extremely pleased that we have reached agreements to extend contracts with the three unions that represent the majority of Island Air’s employees,” said David Uchiyama, president … Read more
Virgin America Expands Service To New York Area
Virgin America today announced an expansion of service at Newark International Airport to a total of four daily nonstop flights to both Los Angeles International Airport and San Francisco International Airport as of November 18, 2016. The new service comes as the Federal Aviation Administration approved Virgin America’s request to operate two additional daily flights to … Read more