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North America
JetBlue CEO: We’re Selling Flights We Can’t Fly Due to Air Traffic Controller Shortage
Slow action by U.S. authorities to address the air traffic controller shortage is hurting travelers and making it tough to do business, JetBlue Airways CEO Robin Hayes said Tuesday.September 13th, 2023
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Asia-Pacific
Airbus A320neo Pratt Engine Issues to Ground 650 Planes Next Year
The quality issues affecting Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engines on Airbus A320neo-family aircraft will ground 600 to 650 aircraft globally next year, the latest setback to the airline industry's…September 12th, 2023
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Europe
Swiss Adds Flights to Washington Dulles, the Fastest Growing U.S. Gateway
Travelers riding the mobile lounge between the main terminal and one of Washington Dulles airport's concourses this summer got a who's who of global airlines. A growing number of them…September 12th, 2023
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North America
Allegiant and Frontier to Make Big Gains if JetBlue-Spirit Merger Approved
Budget airlines Allegiant Air and Frontier Airlines stand to make big gains at some of the busiest U.S. airports if officials signs off on JetBlue Airways' proposed $3.8 billion merger…September 11th, 2023
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Europe
Fuel Costs Take a Bite Out of Airline Outlook
Fuel prices keep steadily rising after bottoming out in May. That's beginning to take a bite out the airline financial outlook for the third and fourth quarters. Edward Russell and…September 10th, 2023
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North America
Biden Nominates Former United Executive Michael Whitaker as FAA Administrator
President Joe Biden on Thursday nominated Michael Whitaker to lead the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. The move comes more than five months after the president's first nominee, Denver Airport CEO…September 7th, 2023
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Africa
Airline Weekly Summer Hiatus
Airline Weekly is taking a break until September. Our next weekly issue will publish on September 11, and we will resume updating AW Daily with airline industry news and commentary…August 21st, 2023
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Asia-Pacific
What Do Airlines Face This Autumn?
How are airlines doing as the second-quarter earnings season wraps up? Generally good, but yield and cost concerns persist. Edward Russell and Jay Shabat discuss. Plus, Air Arabia's impressive results.August 18th, 2023
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North America
Giant Dallas-Fort Worth and Denver Airports Anticipate Big Growth This Year
Dallas-Fort Worth and Denver are two of the biggest hub airports in the U.S. In fact, last year, they were the second and third busiest, respectively, after Atlanta.August 18th, 2023
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Europe
American Chases European Profits With New Copenhagen, Naples, and Nice Flights
American Airlines will add three new European destinations to its map next summer, as U.S. domestic fares fall and airlines post record transatlantic profits.August 17th, 2023