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Spirit has scrapped plans to furlough up to 365 pilots in Q1 2026 due to significant pilot attrition as many leave for rival carriers. The airline also scaled back captain…
Read More »Alaska Airlines will base Boeing 737 pilots at San Diego International Airport beginning June 2026. This comes as Alaska continues building presence in San Diego, now their…
Read More »Frontier Airlines announced 23 new routes launching in late winter and early spring 2026, spread across 24 different airports. The expansion includes new service to Mexico and…
Read More »Reddit discussion in r/AirlinePilots about United Airlines class dates for 2026, indicating continued interest and planning around United's hiring pipeline for next year. What…
Read More »Alaska Airlines is opening a new pilot base in San Diego and plans to hire hundreds of pilots as part of their expansion strategy. This represents another example of the…
Read More »Southwest is adding multiple new routes from San Diego starting August 2026, including increased frequencies to Portland, Salt Lake City, and Seattle, plus new service to Santa…
Read More »Southwest announced a new partnership with German airline Condor starting January 19, 2026, providing domestic connections at six US airports (Boston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles,…
Read More »Frontier is offering Elite Gold Status through 2026 with just two round-trip flights totaling $300, and Elite Platinum Status through 2027 with five total round-trips for $750.…
Read More »Aviation A2Z reports that captains at major US airlines like Delta, United, and American can now make $300,000 or more as the pilot shortage drives wages upward rapidly. This wage…
Read More »A Delta Connection aircraft incident at Des Moines airport during winter weather operations resulted in temporary airport closure. No injuries reported, but highlights operational…
Read More »FedEx has cancelled all scheduled MD-11 operations for December as regulators continue sweeping inspections. This extended grounding through the peak holiday season could impact…
Read More »United interviewers are expressing frustration with applicants delivering rehearsed, generic answers. They're encouraging more authentic responses focused on professional…
Read More »Spirit has made a strategic decision to sell some gates to American Airlines as they navigate potential merger discussions. A new round of furloughs is anticipated as the airline…
Read More »Western Global is actively furloughing employees amid ongoing operational challenges. This indicates reduced cargo capacity and potential pilot availability in the freight market.…
Read More »United cancelled Dulles-Dakar and Newark-Stockholm routes for next year due to PW4000 engine availability issues affecting their 777 fleet, not demand weakness. This engine…
Read More »Pilots actively seeking interview advice for United Airlines positions on Reddit flying community, indicating ongoing interview activity at the carrier. This suggests United's…
Read More »Spitfire Elite has successfully helped Western Global pilots secure positions this year, indicating strong hiring momentum at the cargo carrier. There's consideration of sharing…
Read More »United continues to recruit both first officers and captains in 2025, with pilot recruitment and career progression remaining central to the airline's strategy despite overall…
Read More »American Airlines is actively hiring pilots in 2025 with pilot recruitment and progression as key priorities. The carrier maintains central crew scheduling to align pilots with…
Read More »Spitfire Elite has successfully assisted Western Global pilots in securing positions this year. Internal discussion underway about conducting a targeted community blast through…
Read More »Allegiant announced 30 new nonstop routes connecting 35 cities across the country, all launching before Summer 2026. This significant expansion will require substantial pilot…
Read More »JetBlue announced new daily summer seasonal service from Boston to Barcelona (April 2026) and Milan (May 2026). The European expansion indicates continued pilot hiring needs for…
Read More »Frontier will launch four new routes in January-February 2026 connecting Newark-Orlando, Salt Lake City-Tucson, Miami-Chicago O'Hare, and Orlando-Pensacola. This expansion across…
Read More »WestJet announced six new European routes from Toronto and Halifax using Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. Routes include Cardiff, Glasgow, Ponta Delgada, Copenhagen, Lisbon, and Madrid,…
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