Frontier Airlines will add new non-stop service in 42 markets throughout the United States. This new service begins in April, and Frontier is offering special introductory fares as low as $39 one-way on these new routes as of today at Flyfrontier.com. “Travelers between big cities have enjoyed low fares while many markets have remained overpriced … Read more
Larry Ellison’s Ohana Airline Holdings today announced that it plans to sell a controlling interest in Hawaii Island Air (Island Air) to PaCap Aviation Finance and Malama Investments, two investment companies managed by local investment firm, PacifiCap. The sale, subject to U.S. Department of Transportation approval, will support Island Air’s successful restructuring and turnaround efforts … Read more
Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments The membership of the Southwest Airlines Pilots’ Association (SWAPA), in voting that closed Monday, elected Captain Jon Weaks as Union President to complete the remainder of the 2015-2016 term after Captain Paul Jackson resigned effective the end of December 2015. Capt. Weaks ran unopposed and received 95.7 percent of … Read more
JetBlue today announced the start of service to its newest destination with the launch of flights between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Daytona Beach International Airport. JetBlue now serves eight Florida destinations and offers more flights between the Empire State and the Sunshine State than any other airline with up to 83 … Read more
Alaska Airlines has donated ten iPads to Air Serv International for the organization’s flight operations in East Africa. Air Serv pilots will use the iPads as electronic flight bags, including flight planning software as well as an innovative, Air Serv-developed database of remote East African airstrip charts (“Jungle Jepps”) with real time information on current … Read more
Hawaiian Airlines today announced the appointment of Aaron Alter to the position of executive vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary. Alter will oversee all legal, regulatory, and corporate governance matters, as well as the administration of quarterly board and annual shareholder meetings. “As legal advisor to Hawaiian since 2009, Aaron’s extensive knowledge of … Read more
WestJet today announced it is extending two of its new non-stop transatlantic services to London Gatwick from seasonal to year-round. Flights from Calgary and Toronto to London will now operate on a year-round basis, three times weekly and daily respectively through the winter, while service from Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg and St. John’s will operate seasonally as announced in September 2015. “Today’s announcement is another important step in the international … Read more
Baltia Air Lines Management released the following statement: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Baltia’s Founder, President and CEO, Mr. Igor Dmitrowsky”. “Private arrangements are currently being made”. “Baltia’s EVP Mr. Russell Thal is currently acting President. Baltia’s Board of Directors and Management are meeting to ensure a smooth and … Read more
Hawaiian Airlines has announced the appointment of Soojin Yu to the position of country director and chief representative for South Korea. She will oversee general management of Hawaiian’s commercial activities in South Korea. “Soojin’s broad industry experience makes her the ideal representative to fortify our position as the airline offering the best value for South … Read more
Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Spirit Airlines today announced Robert L. Fornaro has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Fornaro, a seasoned airline executive with more than 35 years of experience in a variety of senior leadership and advisory roles, succeeds Ben Baldanza, who joined Spirit in 2005 as Chief Operating … Read more