Southwest Airlines Ends 55-Year Open Seating Policy
Southwest officially transitioned to assigned seating on January 27, 2026, marking the end of its signature open seating policy. This operational change is part of broader…
Read More »Southwest officially transitioned to assigned seating on January 27, 2026, marking the end of its signature open seating policy. This operational change is part of broader…
Read More »UPS has officially retired its MD-11F cargo fleet following the Louisville crash, while FedEx continues operating its MD-11s. This fleet retirement may create cargo pilot movement…
Read More »American Airlines has indicated readiness to restart nonstop daily flights to Venezuela, positioning as the first US carrier to return since service halted in 2019. The restart is…
Read More »United Airlines added five cities to its network through its regional unit: Bloomington, Champaign, Kalamazoo, La Crosse, and Lansing. The expansion includes daily Chicago flights…
Read More »United Airlines discussed near-record hiring levels approaching 2,500 pilots for 2026. A Shreveport flight school noted United's open statement about hiring up to 2,500 pilots in…
Read More »American Airlines indicated plans to hire approximately 1,500 pilots in 2026, marking renewed momentum in airline pilot hiring. This represents a significant commitment as the…
Read More »UPS has accelerated retirement of its iconic MD-11 freighter fleet after a crash in November, removing these three-engine widebodies from service entirely. This fleet retirement…
Read More »Delta announced a new aviation program with Middle Georgia State University offering student scholarships as part of efforts to ease the ongoing global pilot shortage. The program…
Read More »United announced plans to hire approximately 2,500 more people at ORD before the end of 2026 to support airline growth and operational excellence. This comes as United reaches…
Read More »Spirit Airlines is reportedly in discussions with investment firm Castlelake for a potential takeover after failed merger attempts with Frontier. This could signal major changes…
Read More »United discussed hiring levels approaching 2,500 pilots for 2026, according to ATP Flight School reporting. This aligns with the airline's strong Q4 2025 earnings and expansion…
Read More »ATP Flight School reports American Airlines indicated hiring targets of approximately 1,500 pilots for 2026. This represents part of a broader industry uptick in pilot hiring…
Read More »After merger talks with Frontier stalled, Spirit Airlines is reportedly in discussions with Castlelake about a potential takeover to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This could signal…
Read More »According to ATP Flight School's 2026 outlook report, SkyWest Airlines recruited the most ATP graduates of any regional carrier in 2025. This signals continued strong hiring…
Read More »ATP Flight School reports that American Airlines hired the most ATP graduates among major airlines in 2025. The report also shows pilot hiring increased 17% among legacy and major…
Read More »United's hiring of former American Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja to run Kinective Media group signals strategic expansion in data-driven revenue optimization, potentially…
Read More »Ethiopian Airlines has placed orders for an additional nine Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to be delivered early in the next decade. The expansion coincides with construction beginning…
Read More »American Airlines is adding approximately 168 daily flights at Chicago O'Hare, representing a 22% increase in operations compared to the first half of 2025. This massive expansion…
Read More »United announced 14 new domestic routes including five year-round services and nine seasonal additions. New daily routes include Houston-Hartford, Denver-Albany, and LAX to…
Read More »United Airlines converted 56 Boeing 787-9 orders to the larger 787-10 variant to better manage ground operations constraints. The move reflects airlines' focus on capacity…
Read More »Delta announced an order for 30 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners with options for 30 more to replace aging B767-400ERs. The 787-10 is Boeing's largest Dreamliner variant, capable of…
Read More »United's fleet conversion signals capacity optimization rather than fleet growth, potentially indicating measured hiring approach as airlines face gate and air traffic control…
Read More »In an unusual move, Spirit Airlines pilots have directly appealed to bondholders including Citadel to continue funding the airline's bankruptcy restructuring. The pilots warn that…
Read More »Spirit Airlines announced Monday it will furlough 270 pilots this fall and demote more than 100 others as the carrier prepares for a smaller off-season schedule. The moves are…
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