American Airlines Resets International Network for Remainder of 2020 Through Summer 2021

American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) will adjust its long-haul international schedule for winter 2020 through summer 2021. In an effort to match low demand resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the airline will realign its network with the goal of improving long-term profitability. American expects: Summer 2021 long-haul international capacity to be down 25% […]

Continued Government Relief Measures Needed to get Airlines Through the Winter

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that the airline industry faces a hard winter and called on governments around the world to continue providing relief measures as the COVID-19 crisis continues. Airlines are expected to post a loss of $84.3 billion in 2020 and government financial relief is a lifeline to many airlines. The […]

Airlines for America Expecting 47.5 Million Passengers During Winter Holiday Travel Period

As travelers prepare for the always busy holiday season, Airlines for America (A4A) announced its research shows an estimated 47.5 million passengers are expected to fly in the United States over the 18-day winter holiday travel period. The 2019-2020 winter holiday travel period runs from Thursday, December 19, through Sunday, January 5, and A4A officials […]

Sunwing returns to the island of Tobago this winter

Following an immensely successful inaugural season in 2018/2019, Sunwing has announced it will be returning to Tobago this winter with weekly direct flights from Toronto. Sunwing is the only Canadian leisure carrier to offer direct flights to this tropical destination, with flights operating weekly from December 19, 2019 until April 16, 2020. Sunwing’s direct flight […]

Winter storm grounds more than 1,300 US flights, airlines waive change fees

Airlines canceled more than 1,300 flights on Wednesday as a mix of snow, sleet and heavy rain crossed the U.S. American Airlines said it canceled 700 flights scheduled to depart Wednesday, mostly those on smaller, regional aircraft. American and other carriers, including Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines said they would […]

American Airlines adding nonstop international flight from CLT

American Airlines plans to add a nonstop flight from Charlotte to Guadalajara, Mexico, this winter. The new service out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport will begin Jan. 6 and run through April 1. “Winter Mexico flying is very popular and we recognize that’s where our customers most want to go,” said American Airlines spokeswoman Crystal […]

JFK airport terminal evacuated after water main breaks and floods baggage claim

A water main broke in a JFK International Airport terminal on Sunday, flooding a baggage claim area, according to CNN, adding to travelers’ misfortunes at the airport this week. The water main broke about 1:30 p.m. in Terminal 4, which was later evacuated and had to be shutdown to international flights, according to the airport […]