INFORMATIONALJan 08, 2022The Rise and Fall of United ShuttleIn the early 1990s, United Airlines’ domination of Californian markets was threatened by the entrance of low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines. In response, United established their own low-cost “airline within an airline”, eventually named United Shuttle, in an attempt to defend their west coast turf.
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NEWSJan 07, 2022Allegiant Announces Order for 50 737 MAX PlanesIn an unprecedented move, Allegiant Airlines is expanding their fleet by purchasing 50 Boeing 737 MAX planes. As the pandemic eases in the coming months, Allegiant hopes to capture demand with more capacity and potentially new routes.Read More →
NEWSJan 03, 2022Winter Storm Prompts Hundreds of Southwest Airlines Flight CancellationsWith a Winter Storm Frida approaching the northeast, Southwest has proactively canceled more than 100 flights from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. These cancellations are reflective of the vulnerabilities airline networks face during inclement weather and the ongoing pandemic.Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 31, 2021Alaska and Delta Battle for Success in Seattle In the past, Alaska Airlines dominated their hometown city of Seattle and remained largely unchallenged by other carriers. However, in need of an Asian gateway hub, in the past years, Delta has begun growing in the Emerald City, marking the beginning of a series of aggressive, competitive decisions that sparked the battle for Seattle.Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 26, 2021The Wright Amendment: Wrong For SouthwestWith the Airline Deregulation Act being signed into law in 1978, many feared that Southwest’s new growth opportunities at Dallas Love Field Airport threatened the newly built Dallas/Fort Worth Airport’s dominance. The Wright Amendment, designed to restrict Love Field and Southwest’s growth, sparked an intense, decades-long debate that mixed business, government, and citizens around the cause to “Set Love Free”.Read More →
NEWSDec 23, 2021United and Delta Cancel Over 200 Christmas Eve FlightsUnited Airlines and Delta Air Lines have canceled over 200 flights on Christmas Eve. A combination of staff shortages and high demand has led to these operational disruptions.Read More →
ROUTESDec 23, 2021European Airlines Grow in Southern CaliforniaAir France will add another daily service between Paris and Los Angeles. British Airways will bring the A350-1000 to both Los Angeles and San Diego from London. Lufthansa brings the A340 back to Los Angeles while returning to San Diego with a new route from Munich using the A350s. Read More →
NEWSDec 20, 2021Delta Unveils New Team USA Olympic LiveryDelta has just become the official airline of the U.S. Olympic team. To commemorate, they have repainted an Airbus a330neo with a special Team USA livery!Read More →
ROUTESDec 19, 2021Spirit Airlines Looks to Challenge Frontier in PhiladelphiaIn a recent announcement, ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines revealed their plans to add seven nonstop routes from Philadelphia. With this competitive shakeup, the carrier looks to grow in the northeast while retaliating against rival Frontier Airlines.Read More →
ROUTESDec 18, 2021JetBlue Lands in Vancouver After eight months after JetBlue mentioned that they would serve Canada, the New York-based airline has now put flights on sale to Vancouver (YVR). Vancouver is the airline's first destination in Canada and will have flights from both Boston (BOS) and New York (JFK). Read More →
