Pilots Strike at ABX Air: Approximately 75 flights canceled
As ABX pilots speak out to restore status quo and solve staffing crisis at ABX, pilots from other cargo carriers vow not to cross picket line
North America
WestJet welcomes Mesa, Arizona, to its network
WestJet announced today it will begin serving Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport from Calgary and Edmontonstarting January 19, 2017.
Jazz and Wasaya Airways sign pilot pathway agreement
Jazz Aviation LP (“Jazz”) announced that it has signed a letter of intent with Thunder Bay, Ontario-based Wasaya Airways LP (“Wasaya”) for the carrier to become the ninth partner in the Jazz Aviation Pathways Program (“Jazz APP”).
Alaska Airlines debuts new flights between San Diego and Newark
Alaska Airlines today begins new flights between San Diego and Newark, New Jersey, the airline’s first nonstop flight between San Diego and the New York City area.
Envoy Air Boosts Starting Pay for New Hire Pilots
Envoy Air has increased its pilot signing bonus to up to $22,100, ensuring new First Officers can earn up to $60,000 in their first year on the job.
Ameriflight Signs Career Path Pilot Program Agreement with Omni Air International
The mutually beneficial relationship is designed to offer a defined path under which pilots can advance to a Part 121 certificated air carrier.
Canada’s NewLeaf chooses MLB for Orlando Area Flights
NewLeaf announced that it will begin affordable nonstop flights from the Toronto area to Orlando Melbourne International Airport on January 15, 2017.
Republic Airways Files Plan of Reorganization
Republic Airways announced that it has filed its Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan”) and a related Disclosure Statement with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
Allegiant announces flights to Fort Lauderdale from Lehigh Valley International Airport
Allegiant today announced new, nonstop flights to Fort Lauderdale, Florida from the Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE).
JetBlue Mint Expansion Continues With Flights Between New York and San Diego
JetBlue announced that San Diego will be the next city in the airline’s network to be served by Mint flights, as JetBlue executes its plan to expand Mint nationally on transcontinental routes.