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.
Separately, JetBlue reported a Q3 net loss of $153 million, citing several challenges including the wind-down of its Northeast Alliance with American Airlines.
From March 28, Spirit will launch daily service to Tulum from Florida's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Orlando International Airport.
JetBlue must face the U.S. Justice Department over its proposed acquisition of Spirit Airlines as it seeks to create a low-fare challenger to the Big Four.
Contract negotiations are far from over for U.S. airlines, as major pilot contracts set the bar high and flight attendants seek their own improvements.
United says air traffic control, pilot availability and supply chain challenges “have all contributed to this flipping of the industry dynamic around margin."
Flight attendants are seeking what their fellow crewmembers in the cockpit have largely achieved—significant improvements to pay and contract provisions.
Carriers in the U.S. affected by accelerated inspections of certain Pratt & Whitney PW1100 engines are preparing to have aircraft on the ground during the fall.
Spirit Airlines says its exposure to the latest Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine issue is unique and material, and it's having an impact on margins.
JetBlue Airways and American Airlines are proceeding with a wind-down of their Northeast Alliance (NEA), though the two remain split on a decision to appeal.
