Virgin America announced a new nonstop service between Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS). “Las Vegas is an iconic travel destination and Dallas travelers deserve an option that gets them there in style, whether they are traveling for a fun weekend getaway or headed to one of the thousands of trade events or conventions … Read more
Porter Airlines is resuming seasonal service between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Burlington, Vt. Service begins December 17, and runs until April 3, two-times weekly. Porter continues to be the only airline offering non-stop scheduled flights to Vermont from Canada. The airline currently offers flights to Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Moncton, Halifax, St. … Read more
Delta Air Lines today reported financial results for the September 2015 quarter, including adjusted net income(1) of $1.4 billion or $1.74 per diluted share, up 45% from the September quarter of 2014. “Despite currency volatility and global economic uncertainty which drove a modest decline in revenues, we expanded operating margins by over five points to … Read more
Bombardier announced today that its all-new CS100 aircraft has successfully completed over 90 per cent of the certification program and is now in the final stage of flight testing that will include a few weeks of function and reliability tests. Bombardier also confirmed that production ramp-up is underway, including the first aircraft for launch operator, … Read more
Boeing has announced a new services contract with United Airlines that is expected to reduce costs and increase efficiency for the airline by providing high-value, mission-critical rotable parts. Boeing will support United Airlines’ entire fleet of 787 Dreamliners through its Component Services program under the 10-year agreement, enabling the airline to greatly reduce its inventory … Read more
Alaska Airlines today begins nonstop service from Orange County, California, to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The flights are year-round and will operate three times a week. “Alaska Airlines has long been the leading carrier from the LA Basin to popular resort areas in Western Mexico,” said John Kirby, vice president of capacity planning for Alaska Airlines. … Read more
Frontier Airlines, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA has taken delivery of the first Airbus A321 to join its fleet. In the last year, the airline has placed firm orders for 19 A321s, reflecting its market strength and the need for the largest Airbus A320 Family member. All 19 A321s are the current engine option (ceo) … Read more
JetBlue announced that it will begin service on its recently announced Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Quito, Ecuador’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) route on February 25, 2016. The airline announced the new daily non-stop route in May as part of continued growth in South Florida as well as in the Caribbean and Latin America where JetBlue is a leading carrier. … Read more
Alaska Airlines today begins nonstop service from Orange County, California, to Los Cabos, Mexico. The flights are year-round and will operate four-times a week. “We’re thrilled to enhance our Orange County, California service to the sun and sand of Los Cabos with new nonstop flights,” said John Kirby, vice president of capacity planning for Alaska … Read more
New route marks Delta’s fifth long-haul international destination from Minneapolis hub. Delta is adding nonstop daily service from its Minneapolis-St. Paul hub to Rome during the peak summer season beginning May 26, 2016. Rome will be Delta’s fifth long-haul international destination from Minneapolis-St. Paul and the 10th peak-day flight between the U.S. and Italy for summer … Read more