All articles by Pilar Wolfsteller – Page 56
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JetBlue and American unveil next stage of ‘Northeast Alliance’
American Airlines and JetBlue Airways are again expanding their networks from Boston and New York’s John F Kennedy International airport as part of their so-called Northeast Alliance.
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International capacity rise helps support Aeromexico Q1 results
Grupo Aeromexico, the parent company of Mexico’s legacy carrier, says a small rise in international capacity is helping the airline slowly recover from the coronavirus crisis as it continues to work through bankruptcy protection proceedings.
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United to return 737 Max and 777s to schedule
United Airlines anticipates returning two Boeing aircraft types to its schedule after dealing with separate safety issues that grounded both this year.
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United loses $1.4bn in Q1, sees path to profitability
United Airlines lost $1.4 billion in the first quarter but sees a path to profitability as customers return to air travel in greater numbers.
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Small rotorcraft ‘Ingenuity’ flies on Mars
NASA has flown a small rotorcraft on Mars, the first powered controlled flight of an aircraft on another planet.
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Lilium names Munich and Nuremberg as southern German air taxi hubs
German electric air-taxi startup Lilium says it will partner with airports in the Bavarian cities of Munich and Nuremberg to establish a regional air mobility network.
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United adds flights to Croatia, Greece and Iceland
United Airlines has added three new international routes for the summer travel season, as it banks on vacationers travelling abroad as soon as they are vaccinated and travel restrictions are lifted.
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David Neeleman ready for his fifth act with Breeze Airways
After launching four successful airlines in 30 years, serial entrepreneur David Neeleman’s latest project sees him targeting underserved US cities with Breeze Airways
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US regional carrier ExpressJet plans comeback
ExpressJet, a US regional carrier which ceased operations in September, has requested to resume scheduled service under its own brand.
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Xwing conducts first fully autonomous gate-to-gate cargo flight
Autonomous aircraft company Xwing says its Cessna Grand Caravan 208B has completed its first “fully autonomous gate-to-gate demonstration of a commercial cargo aircraft”.
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Delta loses $1.2bn in Q1, aims for profitable Q3
Delta Air Lines aims to return to profitability in the third quarter as domestic travel ramps up following the year-long coronavirus downturn.
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American plans to fly 90% of domestic capacity during the summer
American Airlines says that it plans to fly 90% of its normal domestic seat capacity and 80% of its international capacity during the summer season as customers begin to return to air travel in greater numbers after the beginning of the coronavirus health crisis.
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WestJet extends flight suspensions to sun destinations
WestJet has extended its temporary suspension of flights to southern destinations until 4 June as the Canadian air travel industry continues struggling with the coronavirus crisis.
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Air Canada begins to offer refunds for non-refundable fares
Air Canada says it will begin to offer refunds to customers whose flights were cancelled or who did not use their non-refundable tickets due to the coronavirus crisis that has been dragging on for more than a year.
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United launches ‘sustainable’ fuel investment scheme
United Airlines has launched “Eco-Skies Alliance”, a programme through which it will allow customers and corporate partners to invest in sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
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Canada takes equity stake in Air Canada in C$5.9bn bailout deal
The government of Canada will take an equity stake in legacy carrier Air Canada after the company struck a deal for financial support as the coronavirus crisis continues to tear into the airline’s business.
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Porter again delays restart, to 21 June
Canada’s Porter Airlines has once again delayed its restart for another month as travel restrictions in that country continue to disrupt the industry.
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Andrew Levy’s low-cost Avelo Airlines hits the ground running
Avelo Airlines, industry veteran Andrew Levy’s new carrier, made a splash last week when it landed in the US low-cost-carrier pool, offering $19 fares and flights from the Los Angeles area to nearly a dozen cities in the western third of the country.
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Southwest recalls all flight attendants
Southwest Airlines has recalled all of the flight attendants who had taken long-term voluntary leave as the airline prepares for a domestic recovery which is progressing faster than expected.
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ALPA calls on US government to help boost pilot diversity
Pilot union Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) has called on the US government to help diversify the pilot ranks by making it easier for under-represented groups such as women and minorities to have access flight training.