May 2, 2018 11:00 am ET
May 1, 2018 6:21 pm ET -
Alitalia Buyer Decision Postponed Until October
The Italian Minister of Industry Carlo Calenda confirmed that the mandate of the Special Administrative Council formed to deal with the Alitalia bankruptcy last year has been extended until October, when a final ruling about the three offers presented will…
May 1, 2018 8:00 am ET -
Aerolineas Argentinas Prepares for a Clean Fight in Domestic Destinations
In an anticipated move, Aerolineas Argentinas revealed last week that it will retrofit the interior of its domestic fleet to eliminate Club Economy class and move forward with a single class operation. In a press event held at Aerolineas Argentinas'…
April 30, 2018 12:00 pm ET -
Silver Airways’ Makes Official Acquisition of the Caribbean’s Largest Regional…
Fort Lauderdale-based Silver Airways has announced that its purchase of Puerto Rico-based Seaborne Airlines is now complete. Seaborne, which operates eight 34-seat Saab 340 aircraft and two 15-seat de Havilland Twin Otter seaplanes, will serve as a stand-alone subsidiary until…
April 30, 2018 8:00 am ET -
Alaska Airlines Announces Basic Economy Fares
Seattle-based Alaska Airlines has announced the introduction of a basic economy fare for its passengers. The announcement was made during an earnings call earlier this week. The new fare class will be called “Saver Fare,” with Alaska joining American, United…
April 29, 2018 11:07 am ET -
The Fallout from Southwest Flight 1380’s Engine Failure
On April 17, a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 took off from New York's LaGuardia Airport bound for Dallas Love Field with 144 passengers and five crew onboard. As the jet neared its cruising altitude, passengers heard an explosion as the…