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Qantas Pauses Nonstop London Flight Amid Middle East Tension
Qantas is rerouting its longest flight and the world's fourth-longest passenger route due to concerns about Iranian attacks in the Middle East. The flight, operated by a Boeing 787-9, will add a stopover in Singapore to refuel as the Dreamliner…
April 10, 2024 10:10 am ET -
Breeze Reports First Profitable Month, Cites Strong Demand and Network…
Breeze Airways, the self-styled "Nice Low-Cost Carrier" (NLCC), announced a major milestone this week: its first operating profit in March 2024. The airline attributed its success to high demand for its "premium leisure" offerings and a maturing network in key…
April 8, 2024 8:46 am ET -
Spirit To Trim Pilot Workforce
Ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) Spirit plans to furlough approximately 260 pilots later this year, according to a news release issued on Monday. The company continues to grapple with Pratt & Whitney engine issues, losing almost $184 million last quarter. Spirit says…
April 5, 2024 5:56 pm ET -
UPS Plans to Hire 300 Pilots to Support Postal Service…
UPS is looking to hire more than 300 pilots to support an anticipated increase in air cargo demand driven by a new multi-year contract from the U.S. Postal Service, according to the union representing the company’s air crews. “The Independent…
April 5, 2024 9:14 am ET -
Turkish Airlines to Connect Denver and Istanbul
At a press conference today, Turkish Airlines announced a new nonstop service between Denver and Istanbul, beginning on June 11, 2024. This flight, scheduled at 6,130 miles, will be around 400 miles longer than the current longest flight from Denver,…