Connect Airlines has been quiet of late, but that does not mean the company has not been busy. As it continues to work with the FAA towards certification of its operations, the company also scored new funding, adjusted its organizational structure, and expects that a major US airline will buy in to the plan.
Airplanes and Airports
US DOT suspends consideration of Allegiant, VivaAerobus JV application
Since December 2021 Allegiant and VivaAerobus have been pursuing antitrust immunity from the US Department of Transportation to operate a transborder joint venture between the US and Mexico. Today that application took a somewhat unexpected turn, with the DOT suspending the procedural review, owing to factors well outside the control of either airline.
Global Airlines pitch deck delivers questionable claims, fuzzy financials in advance of A380 fleet launch
Global Airlines is grabbing plenty of attention of late. But a review of its financial pitch deck from 2021 raises far more questions than it answers, especially around partnerships and basic math skills.
United (finally) launches San Francisco-Manila service
United Airlines has wanted to fly nonstop to Manila from the mainland for years. Starting this winter, the carrier will finally do so. As part of an expansion of its Pacific operations, United will add service from San Francisco beginning 29 October 2023.
ExpressJet plans 777 fleet for its next life
ExpressJet wants to take to the skies. Again. And in a big way. After failing at standalone operations with its Embraer E145 fleet a couple times the company’s new owners are looking to pivot to the Boeing 777 for the next chapter in this saga.
Landline takes the bus inside security for American Airlines
Landline’s bus service to and from Philadelphia is now considered secure by the TSA. As of this week American Airlines’ passengers traveling from Atlantic City (ACY) or Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE) will clear security at the out station prior to their ride.
Norwegian snaps up Widerøe in search of stable revenue flows
Long-promised consolidation in the European airline market is happening. Norwegian announced plans to purchase Norway’s oldest airline, Widerøe, for approximately $105 million in cash, subject to adjustment at closing based on Widerøe’s profitability for the year.
JetBlue will not appeal NEA ruling, refocuses on Spirit merger
And just like that, poof, it was gone. JetBlue will not appeal a US District Court ruling that its Northeast Alliance (NEA) with American Airlines represents a violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act.
Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport to offer US preclearance in 2025
Toronto’s downtown airport will soon offer preclearance of immigration and customs for passengers traveling to the United State. The Canadian government will invest up to $30 million in the construction of facilities to support smoother arrivals for travelers headed to the United States.
Delta denied Haneda slot flex request
Delta Air Lines may not alter its US gateways for flights to Tokyo’s Haneda airport. The US Department of Transportation rejected the carrier’s bid for flexibility in those operations.