Airlines

Delta Air Lines is making strategic moves to enhance its international service offerings. Beginning in May, the airline will introduce a new seasonal route connecting its Minneapolis-St. Paul hub directly to Copenhagen, a significant addition for travelers seeking to explore Denmark and beyond. This initiative follows the airline’s recent codeshare agreement with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS),
In a significant move that could reshape the corporate governance of Southwest Airlines, Elliott Investment Management has called for a proxy vote scheduled for December 10. This initiative emphasizes a stark divide between the current board’s approach and Elliott’s vision for the airline’s future. Shareholders will be asked not only to support an entirely new
In a significant and distressing announcement, Boeing has revealed plans to lay off roughly 10% of its workforce—approximately 17,000 employees—as the company grapples with mounting financial losses and a debilitating strike that has severely disrupted the production of its most lucrative airline models. This drastic action underscores a broader trend of instability within the aerospace
On the afternoon of September 25, Hurricane Helene churned threateningly in the Gulf of Mexico, poised to impact Florida’s vast air traffic. Despite the looming disaster, the American Airlines Integrated Operations Center (IOC) in Dallas maintained an aura of composure. System Customer Service Manager Mark Groat surveyed the scene, observing that the operational center, staffed
In a significant industry development, the SkyTeam airline alliance is taking a bold step towards modernizing travel by forging partnerships with high-speed rail services, notably Eurostar and Trenitalia. This initiative aims to create seamless intermodal travel experiences by enabling single-booking journeys that integrate both air and rail segments. This strategic shift underscores the alliance’s commitment
The recent announcement by American Airlines and Hyatt Hotels signifies a pivotal shift in the structure of their loyalty program partnership. Set to take effect on January 1, 2024, this overhaul will end the traditional model where members could earn respective loyalty points simultaneously across both platforms. Instead, customers will find a more integrated approach
As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida’s west coast, the state’s airports are proactively responding to the imminent danger. Milton has escalated to a Category 4 hurricane, urging significant action from transport authorities. With its trajectory projected to impact regions near the Tampa area, airports like Tampa International swiftly ceased operations on Tuesday morning at 9 a.m.
In a competitive airline industry that continues to recover post-pandemic, American Airlines is taking significant steps to bolster its market share, particularly within the corporate travel segment. After a tumultuous restructuring period that led to the shutdown of its corporate sales division in September 2023, the airline has begun to reinstate its global sales division—a
In a dramatic turn of events, Spirit Airlines’ stock plummeted sharply this past Friday amidst alarming reports from the Wall Street Journal. The article highlighted ongoing discussions with bondholders about a potential Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, a scenario that could drastically reshape the airline’s future. The report was backed by insights from “people familiar with
As Southern Nevada gears up for a pivotal transformation in its aviation infrastructure, the spotlight is firmly on the planned expansion of Harry Reid International Airport (previously known as McCarran International Airport). Given the burgeoning demand for air travel, with the airport recording a staggering 57.6 million passengers in 2023 alone, major renovations are not