All articles by Edward Russell – Page 12
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Primera shifts Boston to seasonal status
Long-haul low-cost carrier Primera Air will serve Boston on a seasonal basis going forward, with plans to suspend its recently launched flights this October.
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American continues Boston and New York JFK pullback
American Airlines will continue to shrink its network at Boston and New York John F Kennedy airports this winter, as it trims underperforming flying.
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United to begin flying 787s from Newark
United Airlines is finalising plans to open a Boeing 787 pilot base at its Newark Liberty hub, a precursor to beginning Dreamliner flying from the airport in 2019.
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United expands to Tel Aviv with Washington Dulles flight
United Airlines will expand its footprint in Tel Aviv with new service to Washington Dulles in May 2019, fulfilling one of the DC-area airport's top air service desires.
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Mesa aims to raise up to $172 million from IPO
Mesa Air Group could raise up to $172 million before fees from its initial public offering (IPO).
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Georgia drops fuel tax after political brawl with Delta
The state of Georgia will suspend its tax on jet fuel in August, months after the levy was re-instituted after a politically-charged dispute with hometown Delta Air Lines.
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American cuts Dulles-Miami as it ends underperforming flying
American Airlines will end service between its Miami hub and Washington Dulles in December, as it looks to end underperforming routes across its network.
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JetBlue returned to debt market for A321 funds in Q2
JetBlue Airways returned to the aircraft-backed debt market during the second quarter, borrowing $280 million secured by eight Airbus A321s.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Has American slipped to number three?
American Airlines financially lagged its peers in the second quarter, prompting some changes in strategy and concerns from Wall Street on whether it has fallen behind its peers.
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American rolls back no-frills fare after competitive hit
American Airlines will drop unpopular carry-on bag restrictions from its cheap no-frills fares in September, calling the rules "uncompetitive" in the market.
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American cites environment for A321neo deferrals
American Airlines is delaying the delivery of 22 Airbus A321neo aircraft to at least 2024, citing high fuel prices and a weak revenue environment for the move.
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US airlines bow to Chinese pressure on Taiwan
US airlines are bowing to Chinese pressure to remove references to Taiwan from their website, with all of the major carriers appearing to have removed the country from booking channels.
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New York LaGuardia redevelopment at least four months late
The first phase of the redevelopment of terminal B at New York LaGuardia airport is behind schedule, though Moody's Investors Service believes the $4 billion project remains on track.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Delta and WestJet raise stakes in Canada-US market
Delta Air Lines and WestJet have finalised their planned joint venture, a pact that is expected to bring benefits to both carriers.
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United drops Newark-San Jose as it cuts margin flying
United Airlines will end its daily service between Newark Liberty and San Jose, California, in October, just a year and a half after entering the market.
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American ups 787 density with premium economy
American Airlines will add eight seats to each of its Boeing 787-8s as it reconfigures the aircraft with its new premium economy cabin.
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Alitalia dropped from expanded Delta-Air France pact
Alitalia is out of the expanded joint venture between Delta Air Lines and its partners Air France, KLM and Virgin Atlantic Airways.
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JetBlue cost cuts hit New York headquarters
JetBlue Airways is reshuffling staff at its New York headquarters as part of a larger effort to reign in costs across the carrier.
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Delta and WestJet finalise planned joint venture
Delta Air Lines and WestJet have finalised a joint venture agreement, as they move towards closer cooperation between Canada and the USA.
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US awards 12 small airports grants for new flights
The US Department of Transportation has awarded nearly $10 million in grants to 12 small- and medium-sized airports to attract new air service.