United Airlines seeks to resume U.S. flights to Cuba
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – United Airlines said on Wednesday it is working to resume flights to Cuba later this year that it suspended …
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All IAG’s airlines to post profit this year, CEO Gallego says
MADRID (Reuters) – All the airlines owned by International Airlines Consolidated Group will end this year with a profit, CEO Luis Gallego said on Wednesday. …
U.S. OKs new American Airlines, JetBlue flights to Havana
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Biden administration will expand U.S. flights to Havana, adding 13 weekly American Airlines departures from Miami and a …
U.S. adds Iran cargo planes flying to Russia to export violation list
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Commerce Department on Monday said it will add three Iranian cargo planes serving Russia to a list of …
Boeing plans to remarket some 737 MAX jets earmarked for Chinese airlines
By David Shepardson and Rajesh Kumar Singh WASHINGTON/CHICAGO (Reuters) – Boeing will begin to remarket some 737 MAX jets earmarked for Chinese customers, as it …
Schiphol airport asks airlines to cancel flights due to labour shortages
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport has asked airlines to cancel flights between 4pm and 11pm local time on Monday due to labour shortages, it …
Israel’s El Al Airlines agrees to repay state’s COVID loan by year end
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM (Reuters) – El Al Israel Airlines plans to repay a $45 million loan that it took from the government during the …
U.S. says airlines commit to ‘significant changes’ to customer service plans
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Transportation Department (USDOT) said Thursday the largest U.S. airlines had made “significant changes” to customer service plans with nearly all agreeing …
Boeing confirms 787 order from Taiwan’s China Airlines
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Boeing Co on Tuesday confirmed it has received an order for 787 Dreamliner aircraft from Taiwan’s China Airlines. “We are pleased that …
United Airlines, Emirates set to announce codeshare agreement — sources
By David Shepardson and Alexander Cornwell WASHINGTON/DUBAI (Reuters) -United Airlines and Dubai’s Emirates are set to announce a codeshare agreement in the coming weeks, sources …
China’s top airlines post steep Q2 losses on COVID curbs
BEIJING/SYDNEY (Reuters) – China’s three biggest airlines posted on Tuesday a combined 28.4 billion yuan ($4.12 billion) second-quarter loss, wider than in the first quarter, …
Airlines using Mexico City hub agree to temporary 15% cut in flights
By Kylie Madry MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Airlines using the Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City have agreed to temporarily reduce flights at the …
U.S. lawmakers look to crack down on airlines over canceled flights
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON – Two U.S. House Democrats on Tuesday proposed making it unlawful for airlines to offer flights if they know they lack …
U.S. hotels spin travel demand into gold as airlines struggle
By Gigi Zamora (Reuters) – Staff shortages, airport chaos and higher fuel costs have caused earnings at U.S. airlines like JetBlue Airways to land below …
S.Korean airlines temporarily cancel flights to Taiwan, media says
SEOUL – South Korea’s Korean Air Lines and Asiana Airlines are cancelling flights to Taiwan for one or two days because of Chinese military exercises …
U.S. adds 25 Airbus planes operated by Russian airlines to export violation list
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON – The U.S. Commerce Department on Tuesday will add 25 Airbus airplanes operated by Russian airlines believed to violate U.S. export …
Japan Airlines posts narrower Q1 operating loss
TOKYO – Japan Airlines on Monday posted a narrower 30.2 billion yen ($228 million) operating loss for the first quarter, aided by a recovery in …
How Spirit Airlines CEO Christie did his JetBlue deal U-turn
By Anirban Sen (Reuters) – Spirit Airlines Inc Chief Executive Ted Christie had been dismissive of the possibility that regulators would allow his low-cost U.S. …
Singapore Airlines swings to profit as passenger traffic improves
(Reuters) -Singapore Airlines (SIA) swung to a first-quarter net profit of S$370 million ($268 million), it said on Thursday, after a fourteenfold increase in passenger …
Taiwan’s China Airlines eyes A330 replacement, future freighter options
By Jamie Freed (Reuters) – Taiwan’s China Airlines Ltd is “actively” looking at options to replace its ageing fleet of 22 Airbus SE A330 widebodies …
United Airlines expands code-sharing pact with Air Canada
(Reuters) – United Airlines Holdings Inc and Air Canada on Friday expanded their code-sharing agreement, as the carriers look to accelerate their post-pandemic recovery and …
Azerbaijan Airlines signs MoU for four more Boeing 787 jets
By David Shepardson FARNBOROUGH, England – Azerbaijan Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the Farnborough Airshow to acquire four more Boeing 787-8 …
United Airlines, pilots’ union to restart negotiations for new contract – CNBC
(Reuters) – United Airlines Holdings Inc and its pilot union are back at the negotiating table for a new contract, after reaching a tentative agreement …
Global airlines chief slams new Heathrow restrictions
By Tim Hepher (Reuters) – The head of a body representing global airlines hit out at new restrictions at London’s Heathrow on Tuesday, saying the …
EU seeks to make airport slot rule more flexible for airlines
By Marine Strauss BRUSSELS – The European Commission proposed on Tuesday to make the bloc’s “use-it-or-lose-it” airport slot rule more flexible in order to respond …
Demand, costs in focus as U.S. airlines report earnings
By Rajesh Kumar Singh CHICAGO – Major U.S. airlines are poised to post their strongest earnings since the start of the pandemic when they report …
Analysis-Spirit Airlines winning bidder may need years to recoup price tag
By Angelique Chen, Anirban Sen and David Carnevali (Reuters) – The bidding war for Spirit Airlines Inc between Frontier Group Holdings Inc and JetBlue Airways …
LATAM Airlines shareholders approve reorganization plan
SANTIAGO – Shareholders of LATAM Airlines, Latin America’s largest air transport group, approved Tuesday a bankruptcy reorganization plan, following last month’s approval by the U.S. …
Singapore Airlines expects to inch closer to pre-pandemic capacity by 2022-end
(Reuters) – Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIA) said it expects passenger capacity to reach about 81% of pre-pandemic levels by December as flyers rush to the …
Brussels Airlines to cancel around 700 flights over summer holiday
BRUSSELS – The Belgian subsidiary of Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, is cancelling close to 700 flights over the summer holiday period, around 6% of those scheduled, …
Chinese state airlines to buy almost 300 Airbus jets
BEIJING/SYDNEY -China’s “Big Three” state airlines pledged on Friday to buy a total of almost 300 Airbus jets, the biggest order by Chinese carriers since …
Frontier Group sees a deal with Spirit Airlines after revised offer
CHICAGO – Frontier Group Holdings Chief Executive Barry Biffle said on Monday the company’s revised offer for Spirit Airlines Inc will be enough to secure …
Lufthansa joins airlines planning to bring A380 back into service
FRANKFURT -German airline group Lufthansa plans to fly the Airbus A380 again from summer 2023, it said on Monday, joining other carriers to announce a …
Senator Rubio asks U.S. FAA to review safety of Russia airlines
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON – Senator Marco Rubio on Thursday asked the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct a safety review of Russian airlines …
Airlines body warns of fallout from Airbus-Qatar Airways dispute
DOHA – A senior airline industry official criticised a decision by Airbus to revoke a plane order from Qatar Airways, saying the move would encourage …
Japan Airlines eyes replacement of 767s, regional jets – executive
By Jamie Freed DOHA – Japan Airlines (JAL) plans to make a decision in a year or two on the replacement of its ageing fleet …
United Airlines expects fuel prices to stay high over long-term, says CEO
DOHA – United Airlines expects fuel prices to stay high in the long-term, its chief executive said on Monday. Scott Kirby, speaking to reporters in …
Qatar Airways warns industry 2050 net zero target challenging for airlines to meet
DOHA – Qatar Airways’ chief executive said on Monday the industry’s net-zero 2050 target, which was set last year, would be difficult for airlines to …
Turkish Airlines mulls IPOs and joint ventures for cargo, regional units
Yesim Dikmen June 20 – Turkish Airlines is considering joint ventures and initial public offerings for its cargo business and regional carrier as it weighs …
Mexico’s new airport gets boost from Panama’s Copa Airlines
PANAMA CITY – Panama’s Copa Airlines announced on Friday it is launching a route from Panama City to Mexico’s recently inaugurated Felipe Angeles International Airport, …
U.S. transport chief pushes airlines to ensure reliable summer operations – source
WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Thursday pushed airline chief executives to scrutinize whether they can reliably operate flight schedules amid rising demand, …
Brussels Airlines set for strike during EU summit
BRUSSELS – Pilot and cabin crew unions of Brussels Airlines plan to strike on June 23-25, coinciding with a summit of European Union leaders in …
Shares in Brazil airlines rise as Bolsonaro vetoes free checked bags
BRASILIA/SAO PAULO – Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has vetoed a Congress-passed measure that would block airlines from charging for checked baggage on their flights, his …
United Airlines cites jump in global travel searches after U.S. ends COVID testing
By Rajesh Kumar Singh CHICAGO – United Airlines said on Monday searches for international travel have increased after the United States ended a 17-month-old requirement …
LATAM Airlines seeks bankruptcy court approval for $2.75 billion in exit loans
By Dietrich Knauth (Reuters) – LATAM Airlines Group SA, the largest air transport group in Latin America, on Monday asked a bankruptcy judge to approve …
U.S. Supreme Court rules Southwest Airlines cannot force wage suit into arbitration
By Daniel Wiessner (Reuters) – Southwest Airlines Co cannot force a baggage handler’s class action lawsuit over overtime pay into private arbitration, the U.S. Supreme …
Southwest Airlines reaches tentative agreement with technicians’ union
(Reuters) – Southwest Airlines Co said on Friday it reached a tentative agreement with Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) for the carrier’s Aircraft Appearance Technicians. …
U.S. senators press U.S. airlines, USDOT on flight cancellations
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON – Two U.S. senators on Thursday urged airlines and regulators to take steps to reduce flight cancellations and delays after more …
United Airlines CEO says air fares are returning to normal levels
CHICAGO – United Airlines Chief Executive Scott Kirby on Wednesday said air fares are returning to normal levels following the pandemic lows and there is …
U.S airlines cancel 2,500 flights over Memorial holiday weekend
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON – U.S. airlines, which are still rebuilding flight crews after the COVID-19 pandemic travel slowdown, canceled more than 2,500 flights over …