The European Commission (EC) has issued a ‘Statement of Objections’ to the International Airlines Group (IAG) on IAG’s proposed acquisition of Spanish-based Air Europa. The Commission released a statement on Friday after opening an investigation in January 2024 ‘to understand the potential impact of the deal.’ IAG is an airline consortium that includes three Spanish airlines: Vueling, LEVEL, and Iberia. Key concerns highlighted by the Commission include the possibility of reduced competition on Spanish domestic routes, short-haul routes connecting Spain…
Delta plans to relaunch flights to Lagos, Nigeria from New York-JFK on Dec. 1, 2024. The decision comes nearly two years after the company suspended its NewYork-JFK route to Lagos. According to a press release from the company on Thursday, Delta will offer daily services to Nigeria until shifting to…
Editor’s Note: AirlineGeeks is proud to present our ‘Livery of the Week’ series. Every Friday, a team member will share an airline livery, which can be from the past, present, or even a special scheme. Some airline liveries are works of art. The complexity associated with painting around critical flight components and…
SkyWest says it plans to operate CRJ-550 aircraft as early as this summer. The Utah-based regional carrier is slated to transition 19 CRJ-700s expiring from its American contract to the 50-seat configuration. Currently, United Express carrier GoJet is the only operator of the CRJ-550, according to AirFleets.net data. The 36…
Delta and American Express are teaming up again to bring a limited edition credit card to consumers. For a short time, the credit card issuer and airline are offering Delta Reserve credit cards made from a pair of retired Boeing 747 aircraft. The cards will feature a white glossy design…
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has placed a landmark order for 30 Airbus A350-900s with another 70 options. This is the first time the carrier has placed a widebody order and comes after placing the biggest airplane order in history of 500 A320 series aircraft from Airbus last year. Deliveries will…
In a landmark decision that it says bolsters passenger protections, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) unveiled a comprehensive set of regulations on Wednesday. These new rules mandate airlines to automatically issue cash refunds for significantly delayed or canceled flights. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg hailed the reforms as a transformative…
JetBlue has announced the introduction of a new inflight entertainment platform. Known as “Blueprint by JetBlue,” the system will have increased personalization and customizability, as well as entertainment options that are designed to parallel the at-home streaming experience. Bringing the Streaming Experience to the Skies Blueprint includes a “watch party”…
Southwest is ceasing operations at four airports and limiting capacity at others, citing ongoing Boeing delivery delays. The all-Boeing operator has cut its 2024 aircraft delivery plan by more than half. On Aug. 4, 2024, the carrier says it will close stations in Bellingham, Cozumel, Houston-IAH, and Syracuse. Southwest will…
The Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) Local 556 at Southwest ratified a new four-year contract after its flight attendants voted in favor of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA). As a result, the Dallas-based carrier is the first major airline in the U.S. to ink a new, enhanced contract with…
