Southwest to Shutter Two Crew Bases
This move, Southwest said, is part of the carrier’s ongoing efforts to “further maximize our operational efficiency and reliability.”
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Frontier Expands Network With New Airports
Ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier has announced the addition of two new airports to its route network starting this summer.
Air Canada Plans High-Density 737 MAX Service
An airline spokesperson told AirlineGeeks on Monday that these aircraft will be operated in their current configuration, primarily on shorter routes.
Silver Reduces Fleet, Leaves Trade Group
In addition, the carrier is no longer a member of the Regional Airline Association. Silver had just rejoined the trade group in 2022.
Over 2,000 Spirit Workers Left Airline Last Year
Last year, the ultra-low-cost carrier reported a net loss of nearly $1.23 billion, an increase from $448 million in 2023.
FAA Probing Slew of Erroneous Traffic Alerts
One crew reported an RA at around 1,200 feet, adding that “there was something diving straight onto us,” per air traffic control audio recordings.
Alaska Flight Attendants Ratify Long-Awaited New Contract
After over two years of negotiations, flight attendants at Alaska Airlines have overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new three-year contract.
Air China Plans More 747 Service to U.S.
The carrier’s 747 fleet has flown to a handful of U.S. markets in the past but only regularly serves New York-JFK at the time of writing.
NTSB Investigating Boeing 767 Engine Fire
The National Transportation Safety Board said it is investigating an engine fire incident involving a FedEx Boeing 767-300F. T
Mesa, United End CRJ-900 Operations
With the CRJ-900’s exit, the United Express fleet now consists of E145XRs, E170s, E175s, CRJ-200s, CRJ-550s, and CRJ-700s.