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.
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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.
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.
Airlines face family seating mandate from US DOT
The US Department of Transportation has officially launched its family seating program, requiring adjacent seats for families traveling with a passenger 13 or younger to be assigned at the time of booking.
Airlines vie for long-haul slots at DCA
A feeding frenzy is afoot as airlines file for their desired flights from Washington, DC’s close-in airport.
Boeing 737s to require passenger oxygen inspection
Operators of Boeing 737 NG and 737 MAX aircraft face a new potential problem after “multiple reports of passenger service unit (PSU) oxygen generators shifting out of position within their associated PSU assemblies because of a retention failure.”
airBaltic "exploring" United States service options
airBaltic is looking to spread its wings further, with an application this week for authority to operate flights to the United States.
Mexico’s government joins Delta, Aeromexico objection to US DoT
Lots of different groups are chiming in on the US DoT’s plan to not renew antitrust immunity for Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico. Perhaps most surprising among them, however, is the Mexican government.
American snags slots for JFK-Haneda service
American Airlines secured the necessary authorities to launch service between New York City and Tokyo, beating out United Airlines. Ultimately, the US Department of Transportation favored American’s offering as an incremental add of service rather than a shift of existing capacity.
DOT orders termination of Delta, Aeromexico partnership
Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico will not be permitted to renew their cross-border joint operations. And it is all about access at MEX.