Airlines

Dec 12, 2019 - 2:16 PM
Wizz Air To Launch Low-Cost Unit in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Airport will see the launch of two low-cost carriers, helping to draw more point-to-point traffic.
Southwest Airlines 737 Max 8
Dec 12, 2019 - 9:48 AM
Southwest Reaches Max Compensation Deal with Boeing
The U.S. LCC has committed to a $125 million profit sharing disbursement to employees based on Boeing’s compensation for the 737 Max grounding.
Dec 11, 2019 - 12:15 PM
IATA Again Cuts Airline Profitability Outlook for 2019
The global airline group sees slower economic growth, trade wars, and social unrest contributing to a less profitable year than originally expected.
Dec 11, 2019 - 9:41 AM
Surplus of Locally Trained Pilots in Thailand and Malaysia
The global pilot shortage has not translated into jobs for candidates trained at some schools in Southeast Asia.
Dec 10, 2019 - 9:47 AM
United Airlines Helps Trigger Avianca Restructuring Effort
United Airlines and Kingsland Holding provide Avianca Holdings with $375 million in new financing.
Dec 10, 2019 - 9:17 AM
South Africa Exerts Last-ditch Effort to Rescue National Carrier
South African Airways now operates under bankruptcy protection.
Dec 9, 2019 - 11:00 AM
Boeing Exec Sees Limits to ‘Flight Shame’ Movement
The U.S. OEM’s vice president of marketing, Randy Tinseth, points to “flight pride” in developing economies.
Dec 6, 2019 - 10:08 AM
African Airline CEOs Highlight Connectivity Challenges
A failure to address high taxes and bilateral air service agreements continue to hamper airline profitability in Africa.
Dec 5, 2019 - 10:20 AM
UAL President Scott Kirby To Replace Munoz as CEO
Oscar Munoz will step down as CEO of United Airlines in May 2020.
Dec 4, 2019 - 3:00 PM
Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic Abandon Planned Equity Deal
The Franco-Dutch airline group no longer considers necessary its plan to acquire 31 percent of Virgin Atlantic.