Tag: phoenix (Page 2 of 4)
Low-fare carrier Frontier Airlines today announces new daily nonstop flights between Orlando and Phoenix, plus the resumption of its popular San Diego route beginning in March 2021. To celebrate this new service, Frontier is offering fares as low as $69*, which are available now at FlyFrontier.com.
“Frontier is taking off in the new year with an unprecedented level of service at Orlando International Airport, which now includes daily flights to Phoenix, one of 60 destinations that Frontier will fly nonstop from Orlando in March,” said Daniel Shurz, senior vice president of commercial, Frontier Airlines. “Orlando continues to be incredibly popular with travelers across the spectrum, from vacationing families to adventure seekers, and Frontier offers unparalleled affordability for flyers visiting the Theme Park Capital of the World.”
New route from Orlando International Airport (MCO):
| SERVICE TO | SERVICE START | SERVICE FREQUENCY | INTRO FARE | APPLICABLE DAYS FOR INTRO FARE: |
| Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) | March 11, 2021 | Daily | $69* | Tuesday and Wednesday |
Returning route from Orlando International Airport (MCO):
| SERVICE TO | SERVICE START | SERVICE FREQUENCY | INTRO FARE | APPLICABLE DAYS FOR INTRO FARE: |
| San Diego International Airport (SAN) | March 7, 2021 | Daily | $69* | Tuesday and Wednesday |
These two routes join new Frontier nonstop routes from Orlando that start in February to Cancun, Miami, Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, St. Thomas, and Wilmington.
Frequency and times are subject to change, so please check FlyFrontier.com for the most updated schedule.
Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announces 21 new nonstop routes, including nine routes to three new cities: Portland, Oregon; Key West, Florida, and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Included as part of today’s announcement are eight routes that were delayed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Today, travelers are seeking destinations that allow them the chance to recreate in a safe way, usually outdoors,” said Drew Wells, Allegiant’s vice president of revenue and planning. “The three cities we’re adding to our network – Key West, Portland and Jackson Hole – are gateways to some of the United States’ most scenic destinations, including national parks and other outdoor attractions that are in high demand.”
New service from Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) includes:
- Los Angeles, California via Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – beginning June 2, 2021.
- Phoenix, Arizona via Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) – beginning June 2, 2021.
- Las Vegas, Nevada via McCarran International Airport (LAS) – beginning June 4, 2021.
- Reno, Nevada via Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) – beginning June 4, 2021.
New service from Key West International Airport (EYW) includes:
- Nashville, Tennessee via Nashville International Airport (BNA) – beginning June 2, 2021.
- Sanford, Florida via Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) – beginning June 4, 2021.
New service from Portland International Airport (PDX) includes:
- Santa Maria, California via Santa Maria Airport (SMX) – beginning April 15, 2021.
- Monterey, California via Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) – beginning May 28, 2021.
- Idaho Falls, Idaho via Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) – beginning May 28, 2021.
New service from General Wayne A. Downing International Airport (PIA) includes:
- Sarasota, Florida via Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) – beginning May 27, 2021.
- Denver, Colorado via Denver International Airport (DEN) – beginning May 28, 2021.
The new route to/from Charleston, South Carolina via Charleston International Airport (CHS) includes:
- Belleville, Illinois/ St. Louis, Missouri via MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) – beginning May 28, 2021.
The new route to/from Baltimore, Maryland via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) includes:
- Punta Gorda, Florida via Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) – beginning May 27, 2021.
In addition to these new routes, Allegiant is announcing new dates for eight routes that were postponed in 2020 due to the pandemic.
The rescheduled routes to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) include:
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania via Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) – beginning June 3, 2021.
- Columbus, Ohio via Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) – beginning June 3, 2021.
The rescheduled route to Nashville, Tennessee via Nashville International Airport (BNA) includes:
- Greensboro, North Carolina via Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) – beginning June 3, 2021.
The rescheduled route to/from Boston, Massachusetts via Boston Logan International Airport(BOS) includes:
- Grand Rapids, Michigan via Gerald R. Ford Airport (GRR) – beginning March 5, 2021.
The rescheduled route to/from Louisville, Kentucky via Louisville International Airport (SDF)includes:
- Charleston, South Carolina via Charleston International Airport (CHS) – beginning May 28, 2021.
The rescheduled route to/from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina via Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) includes:
- Knoxville, Tennessee via McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) – beginning June 2, 2021.
The rescheduled routes to/from Hudson Valley, New York via New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) include:
- Destin, Florida via Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) – beginning June 13, 2021.
- Savannah, Georgia via Savannah International Airport (SAV) – beginning May 26, 2021.
Optional baggage charges and additional restrictions may apply. For more details, optional services and baggage fees, please visit Allegiant.com
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) launched a four-day WOW Sale today through Jan. 7, 2021, 11:59 p.m., Central Time, with fares starting as low as $29 one-way. Customers can ring in the New Year with this huge sale and book their spring getaway for travel in March and April.
From the mountains to the beach, there is a perfect getaway for everyone. Hit the slopes at one of our new destinations in Colorado—Steamboat Springs, Montrose (Telluride), or Colorado Springs (starting March 11, 2021). Looking for something warmer? Feel the warmth of the sand by booking a trip to one of our beach destinations— Fort Lauderdale, Kahului (Maui), Long Beach, Calif. or Miami. Looking for something new? Customers can fly to one of these hidden gems— Palm Springs, New Orleans, or Raleigh/Durham.
“Southwest is ready to take Customers to their favorite spring travel destinations,” said Bill Tierney, Southwest Vice President of Marketing. “Whether it is hitting the slopes or soaking up the sun on the beach, Southwest is your ticket to the perfect getaway. With our legendary Hospitality, flexible policies, and low fares across our expanding network, we look forward to having our Customers onboard again when they are ready to get away.”
Hurry and book! Seats, days, and markets are limited. Blackout dates and 21-day advance purchase requirements apply. See a full list of fares, fare rules, and terms and conditions below and at Southwest.com. Examples of one-way low fares include:
- As low as $29 one-way nonstop between Atlanta and Raleigh/Durham,
- As low as $29 one-way nonstop between Denver and Salt Lake City,
- As low as $29 one-way nonstop between Phoenix and Palm Springs,
- As low as $39 one-way nonstop between Dallas and New Orleans,
- As low as $89 one-way nonstop between Nashville and Sarasota,
- As low as $99 one-way nonstop between San Diego and Hawaii.
These flights, as well as the Carrier’s published schedule through August 16, 2021, can be purchased at Southwest.com.
Alaska Airlines continues to strengthen its presence at one of the airline’s key hubs in Anchorage with new nonstop service to three “sun and fun” destinations – Las Vegas, Denver and San Francisco – and the expansion to year-round service to a popular fourth destination, Phoenix.
Come this summer, Alaska will fly eight nonstops from Anchorage to these destinations in the Lower 48: Chicago O’Hare, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Phoenix and Portland. Four of the cities on the West Coast are also Alaska hubs, which allow for improved connectivity for guests traveling to other locations.
The newly announced routes will connect Anchorage to more places that offer warm sunshine, big city vibes and the sky’s the limit on what to do. New service to Las Vegas, Denver and San Francisco begins this summer; the Las Vegas flight will be offered year-round with seasonal flights to Denver and San Francisco. The current seasonal flight between Anchorage and Phoenix will now fly year-round.
The Anchorage-San Francisco flight – first announced in August 2019 – was scheduled to start in April 2020, but it was delayed due to the pandemic.
Tickets for the new routes are now on sale at alaskaair.com.
“The demand for leisure travel in 2021 is beginning to return as our guests look ahead, and we’re offering even more nonstops to take Alaskans to the places they want to go,” said Marilyn Romano, Alaska Airlines’ regional vice president. “We believe our guests will love the convenient nonstops to Vegas, Denver and San Francisco, in addition to our daily nonstop flight to Phoenix that’s now set to fly year-round.”
| Start Date | End Date | City Pair | Frequency | Aircraft |
| May 20, 2021 | Year-round | Anchorage – Las Vegas | Th, F, Sa, Su | 737 |
| June 17, 2021 | Aug. 16, 2021 | Anchorage – Denver | Daily | 737 |
| June 17, 2021 | Aug. 16, 2021 | Anchorage – San Francisco | Daily | 737 |
| Year-round | Year-round | Anchorage – Phoenix | Daily | 737 |
In addition to Alaska’s continuing commitment to service at Anchorage, the airline partners with non-profit organizations throughout the state focused on helping those impacted by the pandemic. Alaska Airlines and Alaska Air Cargo are currently supporting residents across the state by transporting COVID-19 vaccines, including to some of the most remote communities in the U.S.
“More than 1,800 Alaska Airlines employees call Alaska home, making our connections to the communities we serve here very personal. We’re here in good times and in difficult times,” said Romano. “We’re honored to play our role to make sure this life-saving vaccine gets to the people who need it most as quickly and safely as possible.”
Mesa Air Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MESA) will release its fourth quarter earnings for fiscal year 2020 after the market closes on Wednesday, December 9. The company will also host a conference call to discuss the results on December 9 at 4:30 pm Eastern Time.
The call can be accessed by dialing 888-469-2054 and entering the passcode: PHOENIX (7463649).
There will also be a listen-only webcast on Mesa’s website (http://investor.mesa-air.com/events-and-presentations/events). A recorded version will be available on Mesa’s website approximately two hours after the call (http://investor.mesa-air.com).
Southwest Airlines Announces Initial Flight Schedules For Chicago O’Hare And Colorado Springs
Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE: LUV) today published its initial flight schedules for both Chicago O’Hare International and Colorado Springs Municipal airports as the carrier continues expanding to bring the value and Hospitality of Southwest closer to more travelers and offers more destinations to fly for leisure and business travel.
“Our low fares and friendly policies, like no change fees* and bags fly free**, mean more today as they give people the peace of mind to book travel beyond 2020. We’re growing the reach of Southwest as we add more destinations across the United States while bringing our warm Hospitality and iconic Customer Service to more people than ever before,” said Andrew Watterson, Southwest Airlines Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Vice President. “These additional investments in Chicago and Colorado provide even more convenience for our current Customers while also making it more convenient for new travelers to choose Southwest as we begin service from their preferred airport.”
*Southwest has never charged change fees. A fare difference might apply.
**Southwest allows travelers to check up to two bags for free (size and weight limits apply).
Chicago (O’Hare) service begins February 14, 2021
More than 35 years after landing at Chicago Midway International Airport, Southwest will expand its footprint in the Chicagoland area, adding complementing service from Chicago O’Hare International Airport starting Feb. 14, 2021. The carrier’s initial service will offer 20 departures daily from O’Hare, and the new service is available for purchase at Southwest.com with fares as low as:
– $39 one-way nonstop between Chicago (O’Hare) and Nashville (four times daily);
– $79 one-way nonstop between Chicago (O’Hare) and Baltimore/Washington (four times daily);
– $89 one-way nonstop between Chicago (O’Hare) and Denver (six times daily);
– $99 one-way nonstop between Chicago (O’Hare) and Dallas (Love Field) (four times daily)
– $109 one-way nonstop between Chicago (O’Hare) and Phoenix (twice daily).
The number of seats, days of week, and markets for these fares are limited. See full fares, and specific terms and conditions below and at Southwest.com.
During its more than three-decades of service to Chicago, Southwest has grown to become Chicago Midway’s largest airline while also employing more than 4,800 People in the city.
Colorado Springs service begins March 11, 2021
Southwest will also launch service from its fourth destination in Colorado when it takes off from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport on March 11, 2021. The new service links the Pikes Peak region nonstop with up to 13 flights a day to destinations across Southwest’s growing network. The new service is available now at Southwest.com with fares as low as:
– $29 one-way nonstop between Colorado Springs and Denver (four times daily);
– $59 one-way nonstop between Colorado Springs and Las Vegas (twice daily);
– $59 one-way nonstop between Colorado Springs and Phoenix (twice daily);
– $69 one-way nonstop between Colorado Springs and Dallas (Love Field) (three times daily)
– $89 one-way nonstop between Colorado Springs and Chicago (Midway) (twice daily).
Southwest continues growing across Colorado with new seasonal service to both Montrose (Telluride) and Steamboat Springs (Hayden) beginning Dec. 19, 2020. Just a few weeks later, on Jan. 3, 2021, Southwest will celebrate its 15th anniversary of service to Denver where it now employs more than 4,000 People and currently offers up to 220 nonstop departures per day during peak travel periods.
American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) will implement a phased suspension of additional long-haul international flights from the U.S. starting on March 16. This suspension will last through May 6. This change is in response to decreased demand and changes to U.S. government travel restrictions due to coronavirus (COVID-19). The airline will:
- Reduce international capacity by 75% year over year — from March 16 to May 6
- Continue to operate one flight daily from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to London (LHR), one flight daily from Miami (MIA) to LHR and three flights per week from DFW to Tokyo (NRT)
- Continue short-haul international flying, which includes flights to Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America and certain markets in the northern part of South America, as scheduled
In addition to the international changes, the airline anticipates its domestic capacity in April will be reduced by 20% compared to last year and May’s domestic capacity will be reduced by 30% on a year over year basis.
International Route Changes
By region, the new schedule changes include the following:
Asia, effective March 16
- American will suspend all remaining flights to Asia, except for three flights per week from DFW to NRT
Australia and New Zealand, effective March 16
- Suspending service from Los Angeles (LAX) to Auckland (AKL) effective March 16, which was slated to end seasonal flying on March 28
- Suspending service from LAX to Sydney (SYD) effective March 16
Europe, phased suspension
- American will continue to operate one flight daily from DFW to LHR and MIA to LHR
- Suspending flights from New York (JFK), Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), and LAX to LHR gradually over the next seven days to reaccommodate passengers and crew
- LHR, Dublin (DUB) and Manchester (MAN) flights from Charlotte (CLT), Philadelphia (PHL) and Phoenix (PHX) will be suspended faster, as these airports are not approved gateways by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Final eastbound flights from CLT, PHL and PHX will be on March 15; final westbound flights returning from LHR, DUB and MAN will depart March 16
- Continued suspensions in other parts of Europe, as previously announced, including the delayed start of some seasonal routes as well as flights to and from Amsterdam (AMS), Barcelona (BCN), Frankfurt (FRA), Madrid (MAD) and Munich (MUC) Paris (CDG) and Zurich (ZRH) through early May, or later, based on guidance from the U.S. government and customer demand
South America, effective March 16
- Suspending service from JFK and MIA to Rio de Janeiro (GIG) and Georgetown, Guyana (GEO)
- Suspending service from DFW, JFK and MIA to São Paulo (GRU)
- Suspending service from DFW and MIA to:
- Chile: Santiago (SCL)
- Colombia: Bogota (BOG)
- Ecuador: Guayaquil (GYE) and Quito (UIO)
- Peru: Lima (LIM)
- Suspending service from MIA to:
- Brazil: Brasilia (BSB) and Manaus (MAO)
- Colombia: Barranquilla (BAQ), Cartagena (CTG), Cali (CLO), Medellin (MDE) and Pereira (PEI)
These capacity reductions assume no slot waivers are in place other than those previously granted. At airports where demand exceeds airfield and/or terminal capacity, access is governed by slots that grant airlines permission to take off and land at specific times. Given the decrease in demand related to COVID-19, American has requested temporary relief from this usage requirement — otherwise known as requesting a slot waiver — to better align capacity with demand without the risk of losing valuable takeoff and landing slots for the future. American will continue to review its network and make adjustments as needed if waivers are granted.
Low-fare carrier Frontier Airlines today announces its further expansion at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) with the only ultra-low-cost, nonstop flights to two California airports: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Jose Airport (SJC). To celebrate this new service, Frontier is offering fares as low as $29*, which are available now at FlyFrontier.com.
“We see tremendous growth opportunities for low-cost air travel in Phoenix and today’s expansion announcement provides significantly lower fares to key California markets,” said Daniel Shurz, senior vice president of commercial for Frontier Airlines. “Our new nonstop flights to Los Angeles and San Jose are an excellent complement to the 15 other routes we offer from Phoenix Sky Harbor. We’re proud to operate at one of the most awarded airports in the U.S. and look forward to continuing our exceptional relationship with the community.”
New routes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX):
Service is seasonal and frequency and times are subject to change, so please check FlyFrontier.com for the most updated schedule.
“Frontier Airlines is an excellent partner at Sky Harbor and we greatly value the service they bring to our residents and visitors,” said Director of Aviation Services James E. Bennett.
Frontier is focused on more than low fares. The carrier offers customers the ability to customize travel to their needs and budget. For example, customers can purchase options a la carte or in one low-priced bundle called the WORKS. This bundle includes refundability, a carry-on bag, a checked bag, the best available seat, waived change fees, and priority boarding.
The airline’s frequent flier program, FRONTIER Miles, lets members enjoy many benefits as well as attain Elite status. Like the airline, FRONTIER Miles is family friendly, and the program makes it easy for families to enjoy the rewards together, including family pooling of miles. FRONTIER Milesis aptly named because you earn one mile for every mile flown – no funny formulas at Frontier. If a customer travels a little or a lot, they will find FRONTIER Miles rewarding.
Frontier operates over 95 A320 family aircraft and has the largest A320neo fleet in the U.S., delivering the highest level of noise reduction and fuel-efficiency, compared to previous models. The use of these aircraft, Frontier’s seating configuration, weight-saving tactics and baggage process have all contributed to the airline’s average of 39% fuel savings compared to other U.S. airlines (fuel savings is based on Frontier Airlines 2018 fuel consumption per seat-mile compared to the weighted average of major U.S. airlines), which makes Frontier the most fuel-efficient U.S. airline. More information about Frontier’s green commitments are available at FlyFrontier.com/Green.
With over 150 new Airbus planes on order, Frontier will continue to grow to deliver on the mission of providing affordable travel across America. Frontier’s young fleet also ensures that the company keeps fares low and that customers will enjoy a pleasant and reliable experience flying with the airline.
CHICAGO, Feb 5 (Reuters) – United Airlines Holdings Inc announced on Wednesday an agreement to purchase a flight training academy in Phoenix in a move aimed at bolstering its pilot pipeline as the industry faces a global shortage.
To address a tight U.S. labor market created by years of slow pilot hiring, a wave of pending retirements and new rules that in 2013 increased the number of required training hours, U.S. airlines have been taking steps to attract young aviators.
Chicago-based United, which is looking to hire more than 10,000 pilots by 2029, will be the first major U.S. carrier to run its own academy.
“We think this program will alleviate any shortage we would have had and that’s its purpose,” Curtis Brunjes, United’s managing director of pilot strategy, told reporters.
The school, currently operating as Westwind School of Aeronautics, will be renamed United Aviate Academy in September.
United expects approximately 300 graduates in 2021 and wants to expand capacity to accommodate 500 graduates per year, Brunjes said, noting that the academy is among the airline’s most aggressive steps on pilot hiring since the 1960s.
One area of focus at the school will be training for loss of control incidents, a leading cause of plane disasters, that goes beyond the current U.S. Federal Aviation Administration requirements.
Some of the enrollees will come from Aviate, a recruitment program that United launched last year offering students and pilots from 15 schools and regional carriers a path to a job at the major.
American Airlines Group Inc and Delta Air lines Inc have similar career programs.
United – which plans to design the academy’s curriculum in concert with the Air Line Pilots Association, International – is offering financing options for training and will also launch a scholarship program focused on women and minorities.
It did not disclose financial details of the purchase, with Brunjes saying only that the company paid “more than asset value, but not hugely more.”
The financial benefit down the line will be ensuring that regional carriers, which operate a significant amount of U.S. airlines’ domestic capacity at a lower cost, have enough pilots to fly the routes that United wants to contract.
In recent years, regional carriers have had to double salaries and offer sign-on bonuses to attract pilots to the field, driving up costs.
Boeing Co expects 800,000 new pilots will be needed over the next 20 years to meet growing demand for air travel.
(Reporting by Tracy Rucinski; Editing by Steve Orlofsky)
