Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments SeaPort Airlines announced that it will discontinue all scheduled service to destinations in California and Mexico as of 11:59pm on January 15, 2016 and Kansas and Missouri as of 11:59pm on January 16, 2015. The company was forced to take this action because of the impact on SeaPort’s business … Read more
UPS announced that it has substantially increased its air express volume capacity into and out of the Czech Republic by introducing a UPS Airlines Boeing 757 aircraft to connect Prague with UPS’s European air hub in Cologne, Germany, every weekday. The new UPS “Browntail,” with its characteristic tail-marking of a gold UPS shield against a … Read more
Alaska Airlines’ board of directors has elected 28-year Alaska veteran Kurt Kinder vice president of maintenance and engineering. In his new role, Kinder will lead approximately 1,000 employees and oversee all safety, compliance and operational performance of Alaska’s fleet of 147 Boeing 737s. He will officially begin this position on Jan. 16, 2016. “This is … Read more
American Airlines and LATAM Airlines Group are applying for regulatory approval to enter into a joint business to better serve their customers. The joint business, which is subject to securing regulatory approvals, will offer American and LATAM customers an expanded network with coordinated schedules providing seamless travel on the airlines’ flights between the United States … Read more
AAR Airlift Group announced that the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida dismissed the amended complaint filed against it by DynCorp International LLC. The amended complaint was part of an effort by DynCorp to disqualify Airlift and disrupt the competitive process to award a federal government contract (the “INL/A contract”) in … Read more
United today distributed the following letter to employees on behalf of President and CEO Oscar Munoz. To my United Family: Greetings and Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday. My family and I are deeply grateful for your thoughts and prayers. It’s given us strength and lifted our spirits. I’m excited to … Read more
JetBlue today announced the start of service between New York City and Palm Springs, the airline’s 95th destination. Roundtrip flights serve John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) five times per week, Thursdays through Mondays, now through May 1, 2016. JetBlue now operates non-stop flights to 70 destinations from JFK, … Read more
For the past year, teams all across Envoy have been working around the clock to prepare for the smooth introduction of 40 new Embraer 175 to its fleet. Today the FAA formally approved the addition of the E175 to Envoy’s operating specifications. “This outstanding achievement is testament to the dedication and professionalism of the Envoy … Read more
Frontier Airlines will launch new service in Colorado Springs, Columbus, Pittsburgh and San Antonio starting in April, May and June as well as expand service from its largest market in Denver. “We have 18 new planes delivering this year, growing the fleet by nine additional units after retirements,” said Frontier Airlines President Barry Biffle. “This … Read more
WestJet Airlines announced the appointment of Karen Sheriff, as an independent director, to its Board of Directors. The appointment is effective immediately and will bring the total number of Board members to thirteen. “We are pleased to welcome Karen to our Board,” commented WestJet’s Chair of the Board Clive Beddoe. “She will bring a wealth … Read more