The Houston Airport System welcomed Alaska Airlines as the newest carrier to operate at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). A crowd of more than 100 people applauded as the first customers stepped off Alaska Airlines’ inaugural flight from Seattle.
Air Canada realises the need to narrow the cost advantage enjoyed by its rival WestJet, and plans to use its aggressive C$500 million (US$459 million) cost cutting scheme to gain a more equal footing against its competitor.