September 18, 2024 10:45 am ET
July 3, 2024 11:23 am ET -
E.U. Commission Green Lights Lufthansa’s ITA Airways Takeover
The European Commission has given its approval for Lufthansa's acquisition of a 41% stake in Italy's ITA Airways. The deal, valued at €325 million, is part of Lufthansa's strategy to strengthen its position in the global aviation market. The transaction…
June 13, 2024 8:55 am ET -
Why the Airline Industry Isn’t a ‘Rigged Game’
Spirit isn’t doing well. The financially ailing airline never quite recovered from the pandemic, losing millions each quarter. After losing out on a $3.8 billion merger deal with JetBlue, long-time CEO Ted Christie has been rather vocal on back-to-back earnings…
March 6, 2024 11:00 am ET -
12 Years Ago: A Look Back at the United-Continental Merger
The airline industry is well-known for being cutthroat and competitive, where there are turbulent times and moments of success and profitability. Air carriers have come and gone as those transitions transformed the physical nature of the business, and new trends…
December 4, 2023 4:20 pm ET -
How the Alaska and Hawaiian Tie-up Could Affect Employees
Let’s face it; any corporate acquisition or merger can leave employees with plenty of questions. In the airline business, add in complex networks, long seniority lists, along with stringent regulations, which can all lead to more questions than answers. Former…
October 3, 2023 12:04 pm ET -
Looking Back: Alaska Says Farewell to Final Relics of Virgin…
Alaska Airlines has officially concluded service with its Airbus fleet as of September 30. The aircraft, registered N921VA, left Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and arrived at Los Angeles International Airport as AS1126. The flight crew also paid tribute to the aircraft's…