Hawaiian is betting on a big boost in domestic tourism starting in early 2021. From next spring the carrier will add three new mainland destinations, including its first routes to Texas and Florida.
Airplanes and Airports
JetBlue outlines cost cutting measures for 2021
Facing a revenue drop measured in billions of dollars for 2021 JetBlue is planning major budget cuts. First tipped last week, further details are now emerging on what will be changing for the company.
On-campus recruiting: Breeze confirms college hiring plans for flight attendants
Flight attendant by day, college student by night. Breeze Airways confirmed its unconventional plan to staff the cabin on its planes, and it comes with a certain amount of controversy.
JetBlue plans additional spending cuts, debt raises into 2021
JetBlue expects new and extended spending cuts as well as increased debt headed in to 2021 as its recovery remains “volatile” and Thanksgiving came up short of targets.
Back to School: Breeze Airways looks to university students to fill its flight attendant ranks
Want a job as a flight attendant at Breeze Airways? Better enroll in an online university course at Utah Valley University and maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Delta, WestJet scrap JV plans
LaGuardia is more important than the rest of the US-Canadian market for Delta Air Lines and WestJet. This is the message sent by the two carriers late Friday as they withdrew their application for antitrust immunity on their joint venture.
JetBlue flight attendants reject Tentative Agreement
JetBlue’s in-flight crewmembers voted this week to reject their first contract with the carrier. The results were announced in a memo from TWU International Administrative VP and Air Division Director Mike Mayes to the Union members.
UAVs headed to FAA type certification
A half dozen UAVs and associated control systems are now in line for certification by the FAA. The Agency published guidelines on Friday describing the airworthiness criteria the FAA finds to be appropriate and applicable for the unmanned aircraft systems designs
American Airlines drops change fees for long-haul flights
Earlier this year the US carriers went through a round of cuts to change fees, but they focused mostly on domestic or regional routes. American Airlines took that a step further today, announcing that the new policy would also apply to First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy and Main Cabin (except Basic Economy) tickets for all long-haul international flying when travel originates in North or South America. Typically those changes cost $200.
Planes get closer across the Atlantic thanks to Aireon space-based ADS-B
Space-based ADS-B aircraft monitoring has permanently changed the way airplanes cross the North Atlantic Ocean. Planes can now fly closer together, allowing more aircraft to operate on the fastest and most environmentally friendly routes.