North America

Frontier Airlines adds 14 more routes throughout United States

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 ... <a title="Frontier Airlines adds 14 more routes throughout United States" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/frontier-airlines-adds-14-more-routes-throughout-united-states/" aria-label="Read more about Frontier Airlines adds 14 more routes throughout United States">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 14, 2016 · 2 min read

Karen Sheriff joins WestJet’s Board of Directors

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 ... <a title="Karen Sheriff joins WestJet’s Board of Directors" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/karen-sheriff-joins-westjet-s-board-of-directors/" aria-label="Read more about Karen Sheriff joins WestJet’s Board of Directors">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 14, 2016 · 2 min read

Judge: Delta can continue to serve Dallas Love Field

Delta will continue operating five daily flights between Dallas Love Field and Atlanta. U.S. District Court Judge Ed Kinkeade ruled Friday the Atlanta-based airline can continue to serve customers at the Dallas airport while gate allocations it is seeking are decided in lower courts. “Delta is pleased that the Court has confirmed our right to ... <a title="Judge: Delta can continue to serve Dallas Love Field" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/judge-delta-can-continue-to-serve-dallas-love-field/" aria-label="Read more about Judge: Delta can continue to serve Dallas Love Field">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 12, 2016 · 1 min read

Allegiant announces 19 new routes

Allegiant today announced 19 new routes and service to three new cities including Washington D.C. / Baltimore; Destin, Florida; and El Paso, Texas. “We are very excited to announce new routes within the communities we currently serve and to also have the opportunity to introduce our unique brand of ultra-low-cost travel to three brand-new cities,” said Jude Bricker, Allegiant senior vice president ... <a title="Allegiant announces 19 new routes" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/allegiant-announces-19-new-routes/" aria-label="Read more about Allegiant announces 19 new routes">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 12, 2016 · 2 min read

JetBlue and Icelandair strengthen codeshare agreement

Connections in key cities expand route maps for both airlines. JetBlue today announced it has expanded its partnership with Icelandair and now offers the JetBlue ‘B6’ code on flights operated by Icelandair between five JetBlue cities and Reykjavik-Keflavík International Airport (KEF). Today’s milestone expands the partnership between JetBlue and Icelandair which was established in 2011 ... <a title="JetBlue and Icelandair strengthen codeshare agreement" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/jetblue-and-icelandair-strengthen-codeshare-agreement/" aria-label="Read more about JetBlue and Icelandair strengthen codeshare agreement">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 12, 2016 · 2 min read

WestJet’s 767s begin non-stop service to Hawaii

WestJet celebrated the airline’s first flight from Alberta to Hawaii on its own Boeing 767-300 extended-range aircraft. To this point, flights to the Hawaiian Islands had been taking place on leased aircraft. “As we enter our 20th anniversary year, non-stop service from Alberta to Hawaii onboard our own wide-body aircraft is an exciting new chapter ... <a title="WestJet’s 767s begin non-stop service to Hawaii" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/westjet-s-767s-begin-non-stop-service-to-hawaii/" aria-label="Read more about WestJet’s 767s begin non-stop service to Hawaii">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 11, 2016 · 2 min read

Spirit Airlines begins new nonstop service between Baltimore/Washington and Orlando

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Spirit Airlines begins new daily nonstop service to and from the Baltimore-Washington International Airport and the Orlando International Airport this week. In addition to today’s new service, Spirit Airlines will begin twice-daily nonstop service between Baltimore-Washington International Airport and the Boston Logan International Airport, and once-daily service to/from the ... <a title="Spirit Airlines begins new nonstop service between Baltimore/Washington and Orlando" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/spirit-airlines-begins-new-nonstop-service-between-baltimore-washington-and-orlando/" aria-label="Read more about Spirit Airlines begins new nonstop service between Baltimore/Washington and Orlando">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 8, 2016 · 1 min read

Local Hawaii investors to acquire controlling interest in Island Air

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 ... <a title="Local Hawaii investors to acquire controlling interest in Island Air" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/local-hawaii-investors-to-acquire-controlling-interest-in-island-air/" aria-label="Read more about Local Hawaii investors to acquire controlling interest in Island Air">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 7, 2016 · 3 min read

Southwest Airlines pilots elect Captain Jon Weaks as Union President

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 ... <a title="Southwest Airlines pilots elect Captain Jon Weaks as Union President" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/southwest-airlines-pilots-elect-captain-jon-weaks-as-union-president/" aria-label="Read more about Southwest Airlines pilots elect Captain Jon Weaks as Union President">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 7, 2016 · 2 min read

JetBlue continues Florida growth with launch of Daytona Beach service

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 ... <a title="JetBlue continues Florida growth with launch of Daytona Beach service" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/jetblue-continues-florida-growth-with-launch-of-daytona-beach-service/" aria-label="Read more about JetBlue continues Florida growth with launch of Daytona Beach service">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 7, 2016 · 2 min read