The U.S. airline sector should fare well in 2020 despite signs of macro-economic headwinds thanks to continued focus on wringing more profits out of existing networks, Bernstein analysts project.
The proposed joint venture (JV) between Delta Air Lines and Calgary-based WestJet has led to sharp disagreement between the two partners and a host of their North American rivals regarding the fate of WestJet’s eight slot pairs at New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Delta Air Lines has completed its acquisition of a 20% stake in Chile’s LATAM Airlines Group, finalizing an effort that has upended numerous airline alliances and transformed the competitive landscape in Latin America.
The second part of our review of 2019 features the demise of Thomas Cook; World Routes 2019 in Adelaide: Delta's deal with LATAM; and Wizz Air's plans to launch an airline in the United Arab Emirates.
American Airlines is suing Delta Air Lines, alleging its top rival knowingly infringed on the carrier’s copyrighted “Flagship” brand for premium products and services.
Delta Air Lines is the latest carrier to sign a long-term offtake agreement for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as the long-awaited scaling up of supply begins to gather momentum.
As 2019 draws to a close, Routesonline revisits some of the biggest stories making the headlines. Part one of our review looks at the first six months of the year, featuring Thai Lion Air, Air Transat, airBaltic, Qantas, Jet Airways and more.
Delta Air Lines is working to whittle down the number of aircraft types in its operating fleet while taking a hiatus from its comprehensive upgauging strategy in the 2020-2021 time period.
Delta Air Lines pilots are asking the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to place conditions on the carrier’s proposed transborder joint venture (JV) with Calgary-based WestJet, expressing concerns about how Delta has divided flying opportunities under its immunized alliance with Virgin Atlantic.
An expanded transatlantic joint venture between Delta Air Lines, Air France, KLM and Virgin Atlantic has been given final approval by the US Department of Transportation. The airlines claim the new partnership would offer “the most comprehensive route network, convenient flight schedules, competitive fares and reciprocal frequent flyer benefits”.
Competition on services between Boston and London is set to further intensify from next March when American Airlines reinstates its route to Heathrow after a seven-year absence from its network.
US carrier Delta Air Lines is to significantly strengthen its presence in Latin America as a result of its surprise deal to buy a 20 percent stake in LATAM Airlines Group.
This week: Virgin Atlantic’s first flights to Brazil; El Al Israel Airlines to add two new European routes; and Delta Air Lines opens reservation for its planned Seoul Incheon – Manila route.
This week: IndiGo to launch the only India - Vietnam route; Delta Air Lines plans to resume service between Bogota and New York; and Ethiopian Airlines adds a third destination in India.
Twelve new daytime slots for US-Tokyo Haneda flights have been tentatively awarded to four US carriers. It is hoped the proposed new routes and services will begin in time for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
