Ancillary revenues held steady, but nearly everything else in Spirit Airlines’ Q3 numbers is rough news. And 2024 isn’t going to be a ton better, thanks to engine issues.
TSA tweaks banned items list
Some knives without blades are no longer permitted on planes. That is one of the key updates to the TSA’s prohibited items list, published today. The updates also now account for air-powered firearms, creating standards which allow them to be carried as checked luggage.
Southwest sees record Q3 revenues, short-term slowdown ahead
Southwest Airlines reported record revenues in Q3 and delivered a $193 million profit. But the carrier says its fleet and network are still off-balance, with its 2024 growth outlook now reduced.
Lufthansa Group adds City Airlines, aims to cut costs for Munich, Frankfurt feed
The Lufthansa Group has a plan to tweak its short-haul flight operations within Europe launching City Airlines. The move appears to be focused on trimming operating costs more than anything else.
JetBlue adds Dublin, Edinburgh, unwinds NEA at LGA
JetBlue will fly to Dublin and Edinburgh in Summer 2024 but will serve these markets slightly differently than its current London, Paris, and Amsterdam operations.
Akbar Al Baker out as Qatar Airways CEO
His Excellency Akbar Al Baker will, presumably, no longer be referred to as “Chief.” He is out as Qatar Airways Group CEO as of 5 November 2023 after 27 years at the helm, and it comes with almost no notice.
But, perhaps, there were signs over the past few weeks this was on the horizon.
United, Aer Lingus cut codeshare (but are still partners)
United Airlines and Aer Lingus will halt their codeshare operations at the end of this week, but their frequent flier partnership remains intact.
Fast and free: Updated Wi-Fi part of Air Canada’s A321 refresh
Air Canada took another step forward on its inflight entertainment and connectivity journey over the weekend, as the first A321 with updated systems on board returned to service. The fully retrofit interior offers a bevy of improved passenger experience touchpoints, and more customer-friendly pricing as well.
Trans-Exec picks Starlink for biz jet internet
Trans-Exec Private Jets will install Starlink for in-flight internet. The SpaceX satellite-based service will be installed on the company’s fleet of Gulfstream aircraft.
Delta brings DIRECTV to 767-400s
Delta Air Lines is adding live television to the 767-400 fleet. The carrier will offer 18 channels of content on board, integrated into the in-seat screens.