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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 24, 2018 7:00 am ET -
United Becomes First U.S. Operator of Boeing 737 MAX 9…
United Airlines announced yesterday that it has taken delivery of its first 737 MAX 9 aircraft from the Boeing Delivery Center in Seattle, Wash. The new aircraft reduces fuel use and CO2 emissions significantly compared to older generation aircraft. United has given…
April 17, 2018 7:17 pm ET -
A String of Bad Luck? Three Near Back-to-Back Aviation Incidents…
The East Coast's commercial aviation sector was hit with a heavy dose of bad luck early this week, featuring three back-to-back inflight mechanical incidents involving separate U.S. airlines. In every case, however, the rigid and persistent nature of commercial aviation safety…
April 11, 2018 8:47 pm ET -
Executive Series: U.S. Legacy Carriers
Facing numerous challenges and opportunities, leaders of airlines oftentimes come from different backgrounds. Some may rise through the ranks of the airlines while some may be pulled from other industries. These varying backgrounds also impact how each airline leader handles…
April 7, 2018 11:17 am ET -
United Changes Up Livery on First Boeing 737 MAX 9
United's first 737 MAX 9 made its initial appearance in full paint on Friday evening. The aircraft, which is due to start service on June 7, sported a different livery compared to its 737 counterparts. The 737 MAX 9 mirrors…