Cooperation and coordination within the Lufthansa Group airlines is shifting, with network decisions further consolidating to headquarters.
Airplanes and Airports
United’s Kirby Pitches Political Angle, Product Investment for Growth
Are passengers ready to pay more for a better product? United CEO Scott Kirby thinks so, and the company is working to make that happen, while also increasing international market share.
Spirit Returns to Chapter 11
Spirit Airlines was back in court over the weekend, once again seeking the protections of the US Bankruptcy Code, a move it claims was forced by a business partner.
FAA Plans Extended Newark Capacity Cap
The FAA wants to keep capacity down at Newark for an additional year, hoping operations will remain vaguely reasonable.
Riyadh Air Secures Slots for Heathrow Service
Riyadh Air expects to operate flights to London Heathrow at some point this winter, with slots secured.
American, Porter Air Plan Transborder Cooperation
American Airlines and Porter Air are teaming up to boost transborder traffic.
Delta, Aeromexico JV Smacked Down, Again
Any hopes Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico had that the US DoT softened its position relative to their Joint Venture renewal in the 18 months since initially calling for it to die were dashed this morning.
Avelo Bails on West Coast; Breeze Backfills a Bit
Avelo is closing its west coast operations by early December, while Breeze will replace some routes in March 2026.
Aegean Adds XLRs to Accelerate India Access
Aegean Airlines is adding the A321XLR to its fleet, with plans to serve India from early 2026.
Planes and Politics: Major Airbus Orders from Malaysia
A pair of major aircraft orders, announced on an official government visit, is a big deal. But is it a political statement or just the natural growth path for AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines?