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North America
Small Cities Lose Air Service as Large Airlines Exit
Dwindling air service to small cities across the U.S. is the result of changing airline economics, and not just the pilot shortage airlines face, long-time industry analyst William Swelbar said…May 31st, 2023
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North America
U.S. Airlines Forecast Record Summer Despite Air Traffic Controller Shortage
U.S. airlines expect to fly a record number of travelers this summer despite a national air traffic controller shortage and other issues limiting the number of flights.May 24th, 2023
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North America
Secretary Buttigieg Warns of a Lengthy Air Traffic Control Staffing Shortage
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned Tuesday of the air traffic controller shortage stretching well beyond this summer as the Federal Aviation Administration works to rebuild its ranks after the…May 23rd, 2023
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North America
Air Canada Is off to a Good Start
Air Canada lost money in the first quarter of 2023. But that's no surprise. Wintertime losses are common for the carrier. But the red ink was minimal, setting it up…May 23rd, 2023
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North America
What’s Next for American and JetBlue After Court Rejects Alliance
The controversial northeast alliance between American Airlines and JetBlue Airways, dubbed a "pseudo-merger" by some, is no more. Well, in 30 days time and pending a possible appeal.May 22nd, 2023
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North America
Delta Leads Push for More Long-Distance Flights From Reagan National
Reagan National Airport, adjacent to downtown Washington, D.C., is one of just two airports in the U.S. with a perimeter that limits how far airlines can fly. While several exemptions…May 11th, 2023
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North America
JetBlue Updates High-Margin TrueBlue Loyalty Program
JetBlue Airways has joined many of its peers in updating its lucrative loyalty program, TrueBlue, to better reward those travelers who spend the most on the airline.May 10th, 2023
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North America
JetBlue and New York’s Problems
JetBlue has a New York problem. The city that made the airline could hold it back this summer if the Federal Aviation Administration's air traffic control staffing issues are as…April 30th, 2023
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North America
SkyWest Launches Subsidiary Aimed at Busting the U.S. Pilot Shortage
SkyWest Inc. has launched its new subsidiary, SkyWest Charter, that aims to alleviate the captain shortage faced by many U.S. regional airlines.April 28th, 2023
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North America
Southwest Airlines Returned to Profits in March After Holiday Meltdown
For Southwest Airlines, January through March was a self-described quarter of “two competing storylines.” During the first two months of the period, the airline suffered residual effects from its December…April 27th, 2023