AirAsia Inks Major Deals with Airbus
AirAsia X orders 12 more A330neo and 30 A321XLR aircraft AirAsia X, the long-haul unit of the AirAsia Group, has finalised a firm order with Airbus for an additional 12 A330-900 and 30 A321XLR aircraft.…
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Lufthansa, Deutsche Bahn Settle Air Cargo Dispute
German flag carrier Lufthansa and German national railway Deutsche Bahn have reached agreement on a long-festering dispute concerning an air cargo cartel. The settlement was announced Aug. 26, although details are being kept confidential by…
Alaska Airlines Expanding West Coast Service
Alaska Airlines is adding new routes and additional frequencies. SEATTLE, Aug. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines reaffirms its commitment to the West Coast with new, nonstop service from the Pacific Northwest and the state of Alaska in the north,…
Get Your Commemorative Pass for Final MD-80 Flight
American Airlines is retiring its fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-80 fleet to Roswell, New Mexico, Sept. 4. We understand what the iconic aircraft means for our customers and our team members. To help commemorate this…
Discount Carrier Sun Country Prepares for IPO
Sun Country Airlines,a small Minnesota-based, low-cost carrier owned by private-equity firm Apollo Global Management, plans to file for an initial public offering as soon as April, Sun Country’s CEO said Tuesday in an interview. “Our…
Frontier Airlines Announces 15 Nonstop Routes from Newark
NEWARK, N.J. Aug. 27, 2019 – Low Fare carrier, Frontier Airlines, today announces new low-cost service from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) with 15 nonstop routes, including two international destinations: Cancun**, Mexico and Punta Cana**, Dominican…
United Airlines Announces MileagePlus Miles Never Expire
CHICAGO, Aug. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines announced that effective immediately, MileagePlus award miles never expire, giving members a lifetime to use miles on flights, experiences, hotels and more. "We want to demonstrate to…
Southwest Airlines to Cut Routes Including Austin Flights
USA Today has reported that Southwest will cut nearly 20 nonstop routes across its network to free up airplanes for higher demand flights, including its new Hawaiian service. The routes being cut include Austin to…
Rostec Ready for 737 MAX Out of Court Deal with Boeing
MOSCOW (Reuters) - A unit of Russian conglomerate Rostec said on Tuesday it was ready for an out-of-court settlement with Boeing over its order for 35 Boeing 737 MAX jets, a spokesman for Rostec's subsidiary…
Spirit Airlines Looking at Airbus and Boeing Planes for Growth, Debuts WhatsApp
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Spirit Airlines <SAVE>, a fast-growing, low-cost U.S. carrier that flies an all-Airbus SE <EADSY> fleet, is looking at both the Airbus A321neo and a larger Boeing Co <BA> aircraft to fuel…