Colombia Blocks Avianca and Viva Air Merger
The Avianca and Viva Air merger has hit a major roadblock with Colombian authorities objecting to the proposed combination. The move could be a blow to Avianca's plan to create…
Edward Russell
Latin America Is the Future of the Airline Industry
No part of the world is seeing as many big changes to the airline business as Latin America. The final shape is still opaque, but one thing is clear for the region's aviation industry: All eyes are watching closely for how this transformation unfolds.
Delta, JetBlue Air Taxi Supplier Joby Delays Commercial Flights by a Year
Joby Aviation has delayed the introduction of its new electric air taxi by about a year to 2025, as the certification of the new aircraft proceeds slower than hoped. The…
Air France-KLM Eyes Investing in Portugal’s TAP
Air France-KLM wants to become the go-to airline in southern Europe with a deal for ITA, and maybe one for TAP.
WestJet’s Proposed Sunwing Deal Raises Competitive Concerns
Canada's Competition Bureau has potentially thrown cold water on WestJet's proposed purchase of leisure and tour competitor Sunwing Airlines.
JetBlue Warns of Possible Air Traffic Control Flight Disruptions This Winter
JetBlue may have its own operational house in order this holiday season, but the carrier is out there first saying it could be U.S. air traffic control issues that send things awry.
Swiss Extends Air-Rail Connections to Interlaken and Lucerne
Swiss Air flyers will soon be able to connect to Interlaken and Lucerne on a single ticket. The airline will expand its "Air Rail" partnership with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB)…
American Airlines to Boost Premium Seats by 60 Percent on Soaring Demand
American Airlines says goodbye to long-haul first class as premium leisure, and blended trip, travelers pay up for business class.
Spirit Airlines Shareholders Approve JetBlue Merger
The JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines merger is a step closer to reality with the approval of the latter’s shareholders Wednesday.
Europe and Southeast Asia Open Skies to Fuel Airline Expansion
The European Union and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have signed a new open skies agreement aimed at recovering and expanding airline links between the two regions.