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The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

The decision not to institute the first phase of cuts appears to have been driven by pressure from the U.S. government and the European Union.

Mexican carrier Aeromexico will connect RDU nonstop to Mexico City, becoming the first airline to operate the route.

Delta, which has a hub at MSP, will invest $60 million in a project that will include a “full refresh” of around 75 gates controlled by the airline.

Wheels Up recorded revenue of $320.1 million for the third quarter (Q3) of 2023, down $100 million from a year ago.

By the end of December, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines will all be operating to Auckland Airport (AKL) in New Zealand from LAX.

The U.S. has found the Dutch government’s flight cuts at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport are anticompetitive and in violation of the U.S.-EU Open Skies agreement.

Third-quarter results for U.S. airlines were mixed, as low-cost carriers struggled to turn a profit amid demand shifts and all-too-familiar constraints.

The final 13 gates give Delta, which has a hub at SLC and is by far the airport’s leading carrier, an even more solidified position at the airport.

As they share cautious approaches to growth in 2024, U.S. airlines see rising loyalty revenues as a continued tailwind.

This week’s carbon analysis delves into the CO2 emissions produced by American Airlines, Delta Air Line, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines.

By the end of October, JetBlue Airways expects 30,000 Delta Air Lines loyalty status members will have opted for a match on its own loyalty program, Mosaic.

Joint venture partners Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico could benefit in changing corporate travel trends from the potential for increased nearshoring in Mexico.

The U.S. FAA’s September decision to lift Mexico’s safety rating back to Category 1 status means the transborder JV with Aeromexico can begin growing again.

Delta Air Lines' investment in its older Boeing narrowbodies gives it both insurance against more supply chain problems and some future capacity flexibility.

Delta Air Lines plans to update members “in the coming days” as it works to modify previously announced changes to its SkyMiles loyalty program.

Focus at Delta Air Lines is shifting from restoration to optimization as it tempers growth in 2024.

Delta Air Lines is anticipating the Pratt & Whitney PW1000G accelerated inspection program will have minimal impact on its Airbus A321neo fleet.

United’s robust widebody orderbook supports its international ambitions.

American Airlines is proposing to operate daily, year-round nonstop service from New York JFK to Tokyo Haneda.

Delta’s maintenance arm is seeking FAA certification for drone-based aircraft inspections following significant progress in its trial efforts.

As U.S. airlines prepare to report third quarter (Q3) earnings, one revenue item to watch is the percentage of non-ticket related income.

Viva Aerobus is launching new Florida and Texas connections from Mérida and Querétaro.

A project involving fewer pilots on the flight deck is maturing—and meeting increased resistance as a result.

Shifting market dynamics create challenges for the ultra-low-cost business model in the U.S.