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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
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Europe
Norwegian Air’s Wise Wideroe Move
After a decade of reckless growth in the aughts, Norwegian Air made a strategically smart decision in its deal to buy regional Wideroe. The combination would, if approved by regulators,…July 7th, 2023
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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
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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
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North America
Diversifying Delta’s Business
Delta Air Lines held an investor day this week where CEO Ed Bastian said business was "gangbusters." That's what Wall Street wanted to hear but it appears also true for…June 30th, 2023
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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
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North America
Delta Sees ‘Gangbusters’ Recovery, Downplays Industry Concerns
Business looks good to the folks at Delta Air Lines. The carrier has raised its financial outlook for the year, and CEO Ed Bastian sees "years" of favorable travel demand…June 27th, 2023
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Asia-Pacific
India’s Airlines Go Shopping in Paris
Indian airlines IndiGo and Air India grabbed headlines with orders at the Paris Airshow this week. Can the country support all of their planned growth? Edward Russell and Jay Shabat…June 23rd, 2023
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North America
Alaska Airlines CEO: No Small Cities Face Axe – Yet
Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci is confident that the carrier will continue serving all of the small cities in its network for the foreseeable future, despite a worsening shortage of…June 21st, 2023
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North America
Spirit Proposes Alternate Plan for Long-Distance Flights at Washington’s National Airport
Spirit Airlines has a plan that could get it access to Washington's Reagan National Airport along with other budget carriers that have little or no presence at the sought-after D.C.…June 19th, 2023