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Southern Airways May Have the Answer to the U.S. Pilot Shortage
Regional airline Southern Airways Express is bucking prevailing industry trends by expanding even as its peers struggle with pilot shortages and other issues.May 11th, 2022
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Mesa Airlines Suspends Outlook as Pilot Attrition Weighs Heavy
A year ago, regional carrier Mesa Air Group was flush with profits, even as many of the mainline carriers staggered from the evaporation of demand during the pandemic. But while…May 10th, 2022
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Azul Looks Beyond Pandemic Expecting Its Best Year Ever
The pandemic is over for Azul. The Brazilian airline is one of the first in the world to herald the arrival of the new normal for travel, and one that…May 9th, 2022
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Omicron Clouds Sun Country’s First-Quarter Profits
Sun Country Airlines isn't interested in stimulating demand amid unprecedented demand for air travel. Instead, it is canceling flights and routes that do not book well, CEO Jude Bricker said…May 6th, 2022
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Lufthansa Warns of Summer Disruptions as Industry Faces Staffing Shortages
Lufthansa is buoyant about the summer ahead, with bookings for June and July already well ahead of pre-pandemic levels. But the optimism is tempered by a harsh reality: Staffing shortfalls…May 5th, 2022
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Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Fight Back Against United’s Newark Airport Congestion Claims
Spirit Airlines has a beef with United Airlines at Newark Liberty International Airport. The discounter has long sought 16 peak-hour runway timings that have gone unused since Southwest Airlines left…May 4th, 2022
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AirBaltic Leases Ukrainian Aircraft Due to Shortage of Airbus A220 Spare Parts
In one of the most tangible demonstrations of the how geopolitics, economics, and the pandemic have affected airlines, AirBaltic will operate a Boeing 737-900 owned and crewed by Ukraine International…May 3rd, 2022
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Qantas Plans World’s Longest Flights With Project Sunrise Airbus A350 Order
Qantas Airways has committed to the Airbus A350 for its long-delayed "Project Sunrise" ultra-long-haul Sydney-New York and Sydney-London flights.May 2nd, 2022
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Avianca Embraces Budget Airline Model in Deal for Viva Air
Colombia-based Avianca embraced a low-cost model as part of its U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, and now has plans to acquire budget competitor Viva Air.April 29th, 2022
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Gol Eyes U.S. Expansion Under American Airlines Partnership
Gol is feeling the benefit of its expanded strategic alliance with American Airlines just weeks after the pact was finalized.April 28th, 2022