North America

Delta adds five daily flights to Denver from Los Angeles

New service complements recent growth from L.A. to New York-JFK, Seattle and Boston and upcoming growth on L.A.-San Francisco Shuttle. Delta Air Lines will launch five daily flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Denver International Airport beginning June 1, 2016, closing a key gap for its corporate customers in Los Angeles. Delta’s Denver service will ... <a title="Delta adds five daily flights to Denver from Los Angeles" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/delta-adds-five-daily-flights-to-denver-from-los-angeles/" aria-label="Read more about Delta adds five daily flights to Denver from Los Angeles">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 18, 2015 · 2 min read

Virgin America announces new service to Denver in 2016

Virgin America announced it will start operating three daily roundtrip flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Denver International Airport (DEN) beginning March 15, 2016. With over 860,000 passengers annually, Denver is the largest market from San Francisco that Virgin America does not currently serve and is the number one destination requested by the ... <a title="Virgin America announces new service to Denver in 2016" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/virgin-america-announces-new-service-to-denver-in-2016/" aria-label="Read more about Virgin America announces new service to Denver in 2016">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 18, 2015 · 2 min read

Chip Childs to succeed Jerry Atkin as SkyWest CEO

SkyWest today announced that Chip Childs, the company’s current President, will succeed Jerry Atkin as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2016. Childs was also elected to the SkyWest, Inc. Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2016. Atkin will continue actively serving the company as SkyWest, Inc. Chairman of the Board. Steven Udvar-Hazy, Lead Director of ... <a title="Chip Childs to succeed Jerry Atkin as SkyWest CEO" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/chip-childs-to-succeed-jerry-atkin-as-skywest-ceo/" aria-label="Read more about Chip Childs to succeed Jerry Atkin as SkyWest CEO">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 16, 2015 · 2 min read

Alaska Airlines continues to grow Seattle hub with new Charleston service

Alaska Airlines is expanding its Seattle hub with new service from Seattle to Charleston, South Carolina. Charleston is the seventh new city the carrier has added this year, following last month’s start of service from Seattle to Raleigh/Durham. A popular destination for both business and pleasure, Charleston has rich history while being a major business ... <a title="Alaska Airlines continues to grow Seattle hub with new Charleston service" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/alaska-airlines-continues-to-grow-seattle-hub-with-new-charleston-service/" aria-label="Read more about Alaska Airlines continues to grow Seattle hub with new Charleston service">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 16, 2015 · 1 min read

American Airlines announces new service between Los Angeles and Auckland

American Airlines will add new nonstop service between its trans-Pacific gateway hub at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Auckland Airport (AKL) in June 2016, pending regulatory approvals. The route to Auckland provides American’s customers direct access to a new destination and further strengthens the airline’s joint business with Qantas Airways. American has added six ... <a title="American Airlines announces new service between Los Angeles and Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/american-airlines-announces-new-service-between-los-angeles-and-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about American Airlines announces new service between Los Angeles and Auckland">Read more</a>

Sarosh Waiz Nov 12, 2015 · 3 min read

Delta adds Iceland service from Twin Cities Hub

Delta Air Lines will launch seasonal service to Iceland’s Keflavik International Airport from its Twin Cities hub beginning May 26, 2016. Reykjavik will be Delta’s fifth destination in Europe from Minneapolis-St. Paul. Delta recently announced service from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Rome and also operates flights to Amsterdam, London, Paris and Tokyo-Narita. Reykjavik service will be operated ... <a title="Delta adds Iceland service from Twin Cities Hub" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/delta-adds-iceland-service-from-twin-cities-hub/" aria-label="Read more about Delta adds Iceland service from Twin Cities Hub">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 9, 2015 · 1 min read

American Airlines to launch service between Los Angeles and Tokyo Haneda

American Airlines will offer customers daily, year-round, nonstop service to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND) from its trans-Pacific gateway at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) beginning Feb. 11, 2016. American recently secured takeoff and landing time slots at Haneda Airport from the Japanese aviation authorities, which will allow the commencement of the flight. “It’s important for our ... <a title="American Airlines to launch service between Los Angeles and Tokyo Haneda" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/american-airlines-to-launch-service-between-los-angeles-and-tokyo-haneda/" aria-label="Read more about American Airlines to launch service between Los Angeles and Tokyo Haneda">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 5, 2015 · 2 min read

Southwest Airlines pilots reject tentative agreement

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments The Southwest Airlines Pilots’ Association (SWAPA) today announced that its members have voted to reject a new contract with Southwest Airlines. After a 45-day education and voting period the membership voted 38.36 percent in favor and 61.64 percent against ratification of this federally-mediated agreement. In a strong turnout, over ... <a title="Southwest Airlines pilots reject tentative agreement" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/southwest-airlines-pilots-reject-tentative-agreement/" aria-label="Read more about Southwest Airlines pilots reject tentative agreement">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 4, 2015 · 2 min read

Alaska Airlines announces new flights from Orange County to Santa Rosa and Reno/Tahoe

Alaska Airlines will add new service from Orange County, California to Santa Rosa/Sonoma County, California and Reno/Tahoe, Nevada starting March 16, 2016. “These new routes will bring low fares and an elevated flight experience to our valued Los Angeles area customers,” said John Kirby, Alaska Airlines’ vice president of capacity planning. “With the addition of ... <a title="Alaska Airlines announces new flights from Orange County to Santa Rosa and Reno/Tahoe" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/alaska-airlines-announces-new-flights-from-orange-county-to-santa-rosa-and-reno-tahoe/" aria-label="Read more about Alaska Airlines announces new flights from Orange County to Santa Rosa and Reno/Tahoe">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 3, 2015 · 1 min read

Alaska Airlines begins flying to Costa Rica

Alaska Airlines inaugurated new service between Los Angeles International Airport and Costa Rica’s two major international airports, further strengthening the airline’s southern California focus city. The eight weekly flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJO) and Liberia/Guanacaste (LIR), Costa Rica, started Saturday and Sunday respectively, and is the first international destination Alaska has launched since 1991, when ... <a title="Alaska Airlines begins flying to Costa Rica" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/alaska-airlines-begins-flying-to-costa-rica/" aria-label="Read more about Alaska Airlines begins flying to Costa Rica">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 2, 2015 · 1 min read