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Alaska Airlines to Buy 110 Boeing Planes as It Seeks to Expand
|Alaska Airlines to Buy 110 Boeing Planes as It Seeks to Expand https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/business/alaska-airlines-boeing-planes.html Alaska Airlines said on Wednesday that it would buy 110 Boeing planes, part of an ambitious plan for…
CNBC's Inside India newsletter: Can new airlines cure all that ails India's aviation sector?
India's aviation market is effectively a duopoly, with Indigo commanding 65% market share and Air India holding 27%. The country's civil aviation minister said India has space for five big airlines. Experts say new airlines will not help as India…
Asia-Pacific airlines' cargo demand growth up 10.3% in November
KUALA LUMPUR: Asia-Pacific airlines recorded a 10.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) growth in air cargo demand in November 2025, while capacity increased by 8.4 per cent y-o-y during the same period, according to the International Air Transport…
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) Stock Forecasts
Based in Chicago, United Airlines Holdings is a global airline that transports passengers and freight through both mainline and regional operation Exclusive reports, detailed company profiles, and best-in-class trade insights to take your portfolio…
Avelo Airlines to end ICE deportation charters as it cuts commercial flights, jobs
Avelo Airlines, an upstart carrier, said it will no longer fly deportation charters for ICE, citing unpredictable revenue and added costs. The airline is also cutting commercial routes, closing bases and cutting jobs. The carrier told staff it…
Frontier Airlines Appoints New CEO
Frontier Airlines appointed James Dempsey as its new CEO after he served as interim following Barry Biffle's departure. Dempsey takes the helm amid slumping profitability, with the airline changing its fare structure and adding first-class seating…
Malaysia Airlines flight from Paris turns back after guidance system issue
Nation KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysia Airlines Airbus A350 is said to have declared an emergency shortly after departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in Paris on Wednesday (Jan 7). According to flight tracking website FlightAware.com, Flight MH21…
Key airline used by Trump for deportations cuts ties with ICE
Avelo Airlines is cutting ties with ICE less than a year after inking a deal to carry out deportations for the agency. Why it matters: Avelo appears to be the only commercial airline carrying out full aircraft deportation flights on a regular…
These are the 10 most on-time airlines in the world, and only one American company made the cut
Air travel in the U.S. last year was defined by chaotic delays and cancellations during the 43-day government shutdown. New global punctuality rankings from aviation analytics firm Cirium show just how dire delays were in 2025. Cirium analyzes…
This airline is adding a base at North Texas' newest commercial airport
MCKINNEY, Texas — Houston-based Avelo Airlines announced it would make McKinney National Airport a base, just one month after signing a five-month lease. Avelo Airlines, a budget airline that currently flies to destinations in Texas, the…
Revealed: the world's most on-time airlines and airports in 2025
News Planning a trip soon? You might want to prioritise these air travel providers Often, the airport you fly from or the airline you fly with is based purely on which is the most convenient or offering the cheapest ticket, but still, it's always…
Travelers take note! Five big changes affecting US airline in 2026
A MAJOR budget airline is promising a big 2026 shake-up for flyers, with new routes, a revamped unlimited pass, and even first-class seats. It comes after airline complaints hit a new record in 2024, with 66,675 filed across all US carriers…
Avelo Airlines to end deportation flights this month after protests
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Let us know. Avelo Airlines is ending its deportation flights on Jan. 27 after months of harsh criticism and protests. The news comes after…
Airline with big presence at CT airport halts flights for deported individuals. Here's why.
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Avelo Airlines, the low-cost air carrier with a major presence at Tweed New Haven Airport, said Wednesday it will halt controversial deportation flights under a $150 million contract with the federal…
U.S. may soon help airlines avoid paying consumer protection fines - National
The U.S. Transportation Department is proposing to revise its guidance to deemphasize imposing civil fines on airlines that violate consumer protection rules and to drop Biden-era policies that toughened enforcement. The department's Office of…
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