Airline News
Frankfurt Airport Cuts More Flights in Effort to Ease Summer Disruptions
Frankfurt Airport joined London Heathrow among major European hubs slashing flights to try and ease delays and cancellations just as the peak of summer air travel is about to begin.
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El Al Could Expand to India, Southeast Asia With Saudi Airspace Opening
The reopening of Saudi Arabia's airspace to Israeli airlines could be a boon for El Al and others as they eye eastward expansion.
Shareholder Group Recommends Against Spirit-Frontier Merger
Shareholder group Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) is advising investors in Spirit Airlines to vote against a proposed merger with Frontier Airlines.
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Subscriptions and Memberships in Travel 2022
Subscriptions are ubiquitous in nearly every industry other than travel. Why the disconnect? The time is right for building paid travel subscriptions, powered by shifts in traveler priorities and work-life flexibility. Learn how to build travel memberships by analyzing three innovative case studies in this latest research report.
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How Sun Country Airlines Won a Unique Federal Grant, Thanks to Eau Claire, Wisconsin
The U.S. government got creative with a grant to fund new Sun Country Airlines flights to Eau Claire, Wis. The win opens the door to more budget airlines seeking federal funds to serve small cities.
Emirates Rejects London Heathrow Passenger Caps
Emirates is appealing to travelers' heartstrings in an effort to avoid implementing schedule cuts at London Heathrow that are sought by the airport operator to avoid further operational meltdowns this…
Consumer Trust in Airlines Has Dropped Since January, Says Poll
A new survey has found that only one in four Americans planning to travel in the next three months trust airlines “a lot." The survey was published on Thursday by…
Delta Expects Big Return of Business Travelers This Fall, Recession or Not
Airline industry bellwether Delta has spoken and the outlook is good. Operational issues are easing in the U.S. and travel demand, particularly among corporations, continues to pick up even as the economic outlook sours.
Fourth Delay to Spirit Airlines Merger Vote Following Frontier Concerns
Spirit Airlines has delayed — for a fourth time — a key shareholder vote on its proposed merger with Frontier Airlines, and by extension a hostile offer from JetBlue Airways.