All Airlines articles – Page 31
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Airline BusinessQ4 2024 performance report for benchmark North American airlines
Full fourth-quarter data for Airline Business’ benchmark airlines in North America shows the region’s carriers posting improved operating profitability compared with the same three months of 2023, though net profits sagged
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NewsIn major shift, Southwest Airlines will charge for checked bags
Southwest Airlines is ditching free checked bags for all customers, part of a broader business overhaul that has seen the airline do away with several policies that long differentiated it from competitors.
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NewsBrazilian carrier Voepass grounded after latest post-accident safety inspection
Brazilian regional carrier Voepass has been grounded over its inability to resolve operational concerns identified by the country’s civil aviation regulator. Voepass was put under close supervision by regulator ANAC in the aftermath of a fatal ATR 72-500 crash near Sao Paulo last August. ANAC stationed personnel at the company’s ...
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News‘Macro uncertainty’ lowers Delta’s first-quarter financial forecast
Major US carrier Delta Air Lines is warning of a potential shift in air travel trends and “softer close-in demand” as it lowers financial expectations for the first quarter.
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Airline BusinessWeek 11 2025: Uncertainty grows for US airlines facing chaotic market conditions
With political turmoil and tariffs imposed on longtime allies by US President Donald Trump roiling markets, focus turns to the reactions of major airlines whose profits are tied to the health and stability of the US economy.
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Airline BusinessAirline news digest: 1-7 March 2025
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days.
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Airline BusinessPotential revival of American and JetBlue’s Northeast Alliance on horizon
With JetBlue Airways actively seeking airline partners, it could potentially revisist the now-defunct Northeast Alliance that saw it collaborate on scheduling, pricing and network management with major US carrier American Airlines.
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NewsUnited starts equipping 500-strong regional fleet with Starlink connectivity
United Airlines has started connecting its regional jets to SpaceX’s Starlink network, which will eventually provide free wi-fi to customers across the US carrier’s fleet.
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Airline BusinessSmith reiterates TAP Air Portugal interest if conditions right
Air France-KLM chief executive Ben Smith has reiterated the group’s potential interest in the privatisation of TAP Air Portugal but once again stressed only if the conditions are right.
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NewsAvelo building trio of North Carolina operational bases with latest outpost in Charlotte
Following its pattern of targeting secondary airports near metro centres, low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines has begun operating a new base at Charlotte Concord-Padgett Regional airport – the second in a trio of planned North Carolina bases.
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Airline BusinessStrong fourth quarters give Air France-KLM and Lufthansa reason for optimism
European airline groups Air France-KLM and Lufthansa Group were both keen to highlight strong ends to tricky financial years in results for 2024 published on 6 March.
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Airline BusinessSchiphol movements cuts ‘manageable’ as Smith welcomes visibility
Air France-KLM is hoping the European Commission’s recommendations on the Dutch government’s move to cut capacity at Amsterdam Schiphol airport will finally give the operator visibility on slots at the Dutch hub
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NewsCommission analysis identifies flaws in Schiphol noise-reduction plan
Dutch authorities are expected to review a controversial noise-reduction plan for Amsterdam Schiphol airport after a European Commission analysis found it had not given sufficient consideration to potentially influential aspects. Part of the plan involves capping annual flight movements at 478,000. Under a process known as ‘Balanced Approach’ for noise ...
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Airline BusinessFAA’s future unclear as airline accidents could prompt major ATC changes
A series of high-profile aviation accidents and near-misses have shaken the North American public’s perception of aviation safety, with the Federal Aviation Administration’s air traffic controller (ATC) technologies and staffing levels coming under intense scrutiny.
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NewsUS aviation groups urge Congress to overhaul air traffic control funding
US airline and labour groups are urging lawmakers to accelerate a restructuring of the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) organisation, seeking to influence fast-moving changes now sweeping US government agencies.
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NewsSky Alps grounds several aircraft after maintenance certification concerns emerge
Italian regional carrier Sky Alps has temporarily grounded seven aircraft as a precaution following concerns over maintenance certification which emerged during an audit. Sky Alps is based in Bolzano, in northern Italy, and has around 14 De Havilland Dash 8-400s. Inspectors from Italian civil aviation regulator ENAC conducted the audit ...
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Airline BusinessHow Air Samarkand is contributing to Uzbekistan’s rapid aviation growth
Only a few years ago, Central Asian country Uzbekistan counted its government-owned flag carrier as its sole local airline. But in 2025, much has changed
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NewsSpirit Airlines compensated $150m for ongoing Pratt & Whitney engine issues
The Florida-based low-cost carrier expects further payments as geared turbofan engine removals will continue through “at least” 2026.
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NewsAllegiant chief operating officer Keny Wilper steps down
Allegiant Air’s chief operating officer Keny Wilper has stepped down and will be replaced on an interim basis by longtime company executive Tyler Hollingsworth.
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OpinionHow recent accidents spike placed renewed focus on aviation safety
Fatal accidents involving airliners are thankfully rare events, so a trio of high-profile losses within a few weeks – including a collision over Washington, DC – naturally drew attention.