Articles tagged “regional airlines”

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Regional Airline Accused Qantas of Poaching Its Pilots

The competition for pilots is intense although Regional Express didn't provide proof to back up its allegations.

Regional Airline Accused Qantas of Poaching Its Pilots

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Skift India Report: Small Aircraft to Connect Remote Regions

While more people from tier 2 and 3 towns can benefit from the next phase of the regional connectivity scheme, it needs some tweaking to generate enough enthusiasm from airlines and stakeholders.

Skift India Report: Small Aircraft to Connect Remote Regions

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India’s Newest Airline Looks to Fill Void From Second and Third-Tier Cities

A regional airline with an unusual hub choice, having India's country code in its name, is starting with short-duration flights. Fly91 is aiming for the sky with its ambitions.

India’s Newest Airline Looks to Fill Void From Second and Third-Tier Cities

Airline Weekly

American Airlines Offsets Higher Regional Costs With More Connections, Higher Fares

American Airlines bets that it can make higher regional costs work by offering more flight options than its competitors. And limited competition often means higher fares.

American Airlines Offsets Higher Regional Costs With More Connections, Higher Fares

Airline Weekly

United, American CEOs Say They Face a Regional Pilot Crunch

Air service to smaller U.S. cities could wither unless regional airlines can ramp up hiring. Despite offering large bonuses to new pilots, regional carriers are scrambling to find enough talent to operate all their flights.

United, American CEOs Say They Face a Regional Pilot Crunch

Airline Weekly

Republic Airways CEO Says No Rush on IPO for His Regional Carrier

U.S. regional carrier Republic Airways isn't in a rush to go public, despite chatter earlier this year that it was planning to do so. The carrier, which operates flights for American Airlines and United Airlines, believes its long-term future is secure.

Republic Airways CEO Says No Rush on IPO for His Regional Carrier

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Can a Downsized Regional Airline Relaunch in a Pandemic? ExpressJet Thinks It Can

Like Lazarus, regional carrier ExpressJet hopes to rise from the dead. Can the airline survive flying on its own during a pandemic with small jets? The airline almost pulled it off before, but can it do it again, or will history repeat itself?

Can a Downsized Regional Airline Relaunch in a Pandemic? ExpressJet Thinks It Can

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This Startup Wants U.S. Airlines to Use Buses to Replace Smaller Regional Jets

It's hard to think of the bus as a disruptive form of mass transportation. But who knows? Maybe this company, Landline, will revolutionize how Americans buy airline tickets.

This Startup Wants U.S. Airlines to Use Buses to Replace Smaller Regional Jets

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Are Investors Ready to Forgive U.S. Regional Airlines?

U.S. bankruptcy law is more forgiving than in many countries, which is why many airlines have had multiple iterations. Now, eight years after filing for bankruptcy, Mesa Air Group again wants to be traded on public markets. Assuming it goes forward with an IPO, it'll be interesting to see if investors return.

Are Investors Ready to Forgive U.S. Regional Airlines?

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Mesa Air Wants to Try Again for an IPO 8 Years After Bankruptcy

U.S. bankruptcy law is funny, right? Less than a decade ago, Mesa Air Group filed for bankruptcy and investors lost out. But now the airline, with the same CEO, wants investors to give it another chance. Will they bite? Or do they have long memories?

Mesa Air Wants to Try Again for an IPO 8 Years After Bankruptcy