I’m pleased to see that Frontier Airlines is again exploring a merger with Spirit Airlines that could create a more powerful, nationwide budget carrier. Report: Frontier And Spirit In Mrrger Talks Once Again Even as Spirit Airlines explores bankruptcy, The Wall Street Journal reports Frontier and Spirit are again exploring a merger, though no announcement…
Greenland is having its moment. As Greenland prepares for the opening of its new airport in Nuuk, carriers are adding service. Today, SAS announced it too would begin flying to Nuuk in 2025, adding direct competition to Greenland’s lifeline to Denmark. SAS Will Add Seasonal Service To Nuuk, Greenland In 2025 Greenland, the vast autonomous…
The US Department of Transportation announced a $50 million fine against American Airlines this morning, alleging mistreatment of passengers with disabilities that, in some cases, caused physical injury. American Airlines is calling it a mutually-agreed settlement. DOT Fines American Airlines $50 Million For Violating Disability Laws, AA Calls It Settlement Announced on a conference call…
Romanian flag carrier TAROM will retire its final Airbus A318 in operation, leaving Air France as the final operator of the “baby bus.” TAROM Will Retire Final Airbus A318 In Late 2024 For years, TAROM has operated four Airbus A318 jets, the smallest variant of the Airbus A320 family. These 120-seat jets operate various continental…