Daily Airline News
North America
American Airlines Buses to Philadelphia Are Moving Inside Security
Travelers on most American Airlines "flights" operated by Landline on buses no longer need to clear security in Philadelphia during their connections. That one change could make a big difference…July 12th, 2023 at 7:00 AM EDT
North America
Delta’s Expansion in Austin May Be Too Little, Too Late to Catch American and Southwest
Delta Air Lines is investing in its Austin focus city with two new routes this fall, but the carrier still lags well behind American Airlines and Southwest Airlines by market…July 11th, 2023 at 2:03 PM EDT
Europe
LOT Polish Turns 2022 Profit Despite Ukraine War Challenges
LOT Polish, Poland’s national airline, claims to have earned a 8.3 billion Polish zloty ($26 million) net profit last year. The result marks a return to profitability after two years…July 10th, 2023 at 3:08 PM EDT
Europe
Amsterdam Schiphol Flight Cuts Move Forward After KLM, Other Airlines Lose Appeal
KLM and other airlines may have to cut their schedules in Amsterdam as soon as next summer after a Dutch appeals court ruled that the government could limit flights at…July 7th, 2023 at 11:54 AM EDT
Europe
Norwegian Air Steps Up Pressure on SAS With $105 Million Wideroe Deal
Norwegian Air, once the image of a failed carrier, is taking the lead in the long expected consolidation of the European airline business. The discounter will buy Norwegian regional airline…July 6th, 2023 at 11:24 AM EDT
Latin America
Viva Aerobus Wants Larger Piece of Mexico’s Boom With New Airbus Order
Mexican discount airline Viva Aerobus has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for 90 Airbus A321neo aircraft that could more than double its fleet in the coming years as…July 5th, 2023 at 2:09 PM EDT
North America
United Airlines Considers Shrinking Newark Hub, Risking New York Advantage
United Airlines is considering shrinking its strategically important Newark hub, as it looks at ways to avoid another week-plus of flight disruptions after severe weather in the New York City…July 3rd, 2023 at 8:24 AM EDT
North America
Porter, Startup Connect Stand to Benefit as Toronto’s Second Airport Adds U.S. Customs Facility
It will soon be a little easier to fly to the U.S. from Billy Bishop Airport near downtown Toronto. And that could be a boon to Porter Airlines and startup…June 30th, 2023 at 1:54 PM EDT
North America
United’s New York Distress Shows how Weather Can Royally Mess Up an Airline’s Operations
It's been a terrible, horrible, very bad, no good week to be flying in or out of the New York City area. Severe weather last weekend, coupled with a shortage…June 29th, 2023 at 1:43 PM EDT
Latin America
Viva Air Liquidation Leaves Opening in Colombia for Avianca, Other Airlines
Colombian low-cost-carrier Viva Air has reached its end after nearly 14 years in operation and a months-long attempt to merge with Avianca.June 28th, 2023 at 8:16 AM EDT