A very experienced operator is looking to change its approach to the New York City market, selling direct to consumers and bypassing BLADE’s middleman play.
Airplanes and Airports
Breeze adds Dulles in EAS play
Breeze Airways is headed to the Washington, DC area, thanks to $9 million in annual subsidies for Essential Air Service operations.
Alaska Airlines receives DOT approval for Hawaiian acquisition
The US DOT approved Alaska Airlines’ acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines while establishing a six year compliance program mandating capacity levels and frequent flyer program value.
American ends the Austin focus experiment
Scratch another of the COVID-era experiments from American’s operations. The carrier’s not a hub, not a focus city, but definitely occasionally a connection point for passengers in Austin, Texas is no more.
Delta, SAS secure codeshare approval from US DOT
The US Department of Transportation has approved codeshare operations for Delta Air Lines and SAS, a key component in the transition of the Scandinavian carrier.
Small(ish) airports vie for $30+ million in US DOT support
Scores of airports across the US are vying for funding from the Small Community Air Services Development Program (SCASDP) to boost service.
American Airlines targets top markets in Summer 2025 expansion
For 2025 American Airlines is betting that Southern Europe will remain a hot market, with four of its five seasonal routes targeting the region.
Norse pushes carrot of free carry-on bags, dropping the stick of higher fees
Chalk up another unbundled airline offering bailing on a key ancillary revenue generating option: Norse Atlantic will no longer charge passengers for a carry-on bag when they purchase a “basic” fare.
Breeze announces service at New Haven
The once sleepy airport of New Haven, CT is now a battleground as a pair of new airlines seek to capture the hearts, minds, and dollars of travelers.
Spirit has a plan for profitability; it just needs a little time
Spirit Airlines has a plan to reinvent itself, changing its service offerings and marketing strategy to drive improved yields and a return to profit. Can it get there fast enough to stay alive?