Earlier this year JetBlue promised a return to its core business as it seeks to survive and thrive without Spirit as part of the operation. We’re now starting to see how that will play out.
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Avelo looks to Mexico, Dominican Republic for international growth
Avelo is looking to collect some passport stamps. The carrier applied on Friday for authority to operate flights from the US to both Mexico and the Dominican Republic.
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.
JetBlue slashes at LAX, seeks more profitable route network
Lots of cuts are coming on the JetBlue route map this summer. The carrier will trim more than a dozen routes and close five stations as part of its push to find profitability.
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.
China, Las Vegas feature in Gatwick summer 2024 slot allocations
Norse Atlantic may bring its flying longboats to Las Vegas this summer. The route is noted in the initial slot allocations for Gatwick, released today.
British Airways brings back Stansted service with opportunistic scheduling
British Airways will return to London’s Stansted airport in summer 2024 thanks to an opportunistic scheduling play.
Delta, airBaltic codeshare set to fly
Airbaltic and Delta Air Lines are ready to make good on a codeshare plan announced in 2021. With regulatory limits now cleared Delta will add its code to airBaltic flights in 20 markets across Europe, connecting to airBaltic’s three bases in Riga, Tallinn, and Vilnius.
American, United vie for Haneda slot
American and United are all-in on their push to grab a slot at Haneda. And they took very different approaches to positioning themselves in the market.
Southwest sees record Q3 revenues, short-term slowdown ahead
Southwest Airlines reported record revenues in Q3 and delivered a $193 million profit. But the carrier says its fleet and network are still off-balance, with its 2024 growth outlook now reduced.