Articles tagged “jet stream”

James Dempsey will be Frontier’s new CEO amid speculation that the carrier is once again interested in a merger with the beleaguered Spirit Airlines.

Avelo’s CEO acknowledged the flights put it at the center of a “political controversy” but also said the business model wasn’t working.

Taken together, these seasonal messages offer a snapshot of how CEOs – or at least their communications teams – are framing their leadership and businesses after a bumpy year.

Alaska is ambitious about transforming itself from a West Coast player to an international one. The carrier hopes a blockbuster Boeing order will help it reach that goal faster.

American is the latest carrier to start offering free Wi-Fi across its aircraft, which has become a popular option for airlines looking to cater to more premium and business travelers.

After pulling back several Biden-era rules on airline consumer protection, the Trump administration says it will take a far more conservative approach to enforcement — expect fewer rules and fines for airlines.

Wizz Air’s year-on-year surge looks impressive, but Ryanair’s fuller planes and steadier execution still set the benchmark.

While U.S. carriers have not flown to Venezuela in years, airspace restrictions following strikes in the region are leading airlines to cancel flights to popular tourist destinations in the Caribbean.

As the airline industry increasingly turns more premium, loyalty programs — already airlines’ biggest asset — are becoming even more important to their long-term strategy.

This pre-Christmas announcement ensures regulators won’t be easing into the holidays. It's a seasonal surprise that’s likely to turn silent nights into sleepless ones for some.