Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and JetBlue lodged objections with the US Department of Transportation over the assignment of new long-distance slots at DCA. The three carriers were the losers in the recent allocation proceedings.
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American warns supply chain on retrofit plans
American Airlines’ premium cabin updates have slipped to 2025, with a stern warning issued from CEO Robert Isom to suppliers. Plus, no sign of free Wi-Fi anytime soon.
Big five win big in DCA slot awards
The five largest airlines in the United States (tentatively) won in their efforts to secure additional long-haul slots at Washington, DC’s Reagan National Airport.
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.
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.
American’s first satellite Wi-Fi CR7 is back in service
The first plane plane purposefully fitted for multi-orbit inflight internet service is back in service. The CRJ-700, operated by SkyWest for American Eagle, has completed its installation program and is carrying passengers once again.
Multi-orbit connectivity now flying on regional jets
The first commercial aircraft to be fitted with the Intelsat multi-orbit solution, featuring the Gilat/Stellar Blu Sidewinder terminal has left the installation facility and appears to be headed towards entry into passenger service.
Embraer plans satellite connectivity for E175s
As demand for inflight internet service continues to expand, Embraer is taking steps to ensure its aircraft are not left behind. During FIA2024 the manufacturer announced plans to facilitate satellite connectivity on the E175s by 2026.
American introduces dedicated bag tags for mobility devices
More than one percent of mobility devices are mishandled in the United States. American Airlines hopes to improve its record with the introduction of a digital tagging process, now live for wheelchairs and mobility scooters.