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Breeze Founder and CEO David Neeleman

6 hours ago

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Airlines Prepare for U.S. Government Shutdown that Could Snarl Flights, Delay Upgrades

A minute after midnight Sunday morning the U.S. government will shutdown, barring an eleventh hour deal in Congress. That has big implications for airlines and the aviation industry, and not just in terms of air traffic controllers.

2 days ago

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United Pilots Approve Contract with 40% Wage Increases

Pilots at United Airlines have ratified a new contract with up to 40% pay increases. The four-year accord, worth roughly $10 billion over its term, was approved by 82% of United's more than 16,000 pilots, the Air Line Pilots Association said Friday. Ninety-seven percent of pilots voted on the pact. "I’m happy to give them…

Edward Russell | 2 days ago

Airlines

JetBlue Files Complaint Over Schiphol Airport Flight Curbs

There's no end in sight for the dispute over Schiphol Airport's planned flight caps. And it could take even more turns, with JetBlue stating it asked the U.S. government to take action against Dutch carriers if no resolution could be reached.

Reuters | 3 days ago

Airlines

United Airlines Agrees to Improve Travel for Wheelchair Users

United's agreement to improve flight access for wheelchair users is a long overdue step, considering far too many travelers with disabilities can tell horror stories about air travel.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 3 days ago

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Portugal to Sell Majority Stake in National Airline TAP

Portugal's Finance Minister Fernando Medina kicked off the long-awaited sale of TAP Air Portugal Thursday with the announcement that the government would sell a 51% stake in the state-owned airline to the highest bidder. In addition to monetary value, the Portuguese government seeks an investor that wants to grow TAP and its Lisbon hub, guarantee…

Edward Russell | 3 days ago

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Mexico’s Viva Aerobus Announces Major U.S. Expansion

The move follows the long-anticipated U.S. government decision to upgrade Mexico’s aviation safety designation to Category 1, reopening the U.S. market to expansion by Mexican airlines.

3 days ago

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Allegiant Air CEO Resigns, Former Chief Gallagher Returns

Former Allegiant Air CEO Maurice Gallagher is returning to the top job at the budget airline following the sudden departure of CEO John Redmond. Gallagher, who was Las Vegas-based Allegiant's CEO from 2003 through 2022, takes the reins immediately. He is currently the airline's chairman. Redmond, Allegiant said, resigned effective immediately. Allegiant did not say…

Edward Russell | 4 days ago

Airlines

Breeze Airways Sees Softer Bookings as Airline Growth Outpaces Fall Travel Demand

It may not be a good time to be a budget airline in the U.S. but that's not slowing the growth of David Neeleman's latest venture, Breeze Airways.

Edward Russell | 4 days ago

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Hawaiian Airlines Defends Tokyo Haneda Flight Rights as United Seeks to Expand

Tokyo's popular Haneda airport is again at the center of a competition over access among the major U.S. airlines.

5 days ago