The airport is in one of Maine’s four Essential Air Service communities and is at the center of an unfolding drama involving JetBlue, United and the U.S. DOT.
Although major carriers operating on transatlantic routes don’t expect a repeat of 2023’s record performance during the summer high season, demand is resilient.
On the heels of last year’s lucrative pilot contracts, flight attendants at U.S. airlines are beginning to reach their own agreements—and the pressure is on.
For U.S. passenger operators, their $7.8 billion 2023 net profit was $6 billion above 2022’s performance, but still considerably under 2019's $14.8 billion.
Although frustrating supply chain challenges continue, United's CEO says those obstacles pale in comparison to major turmoil the industry has faced in the past.
The FAA Reauthorization Act includes approval for five new daily roundtrips from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport beyond the 1,250-mi. perimeter.
“Boeing is not the only one that is out there [struggling],” American CEO Robert Isom said during the Bernstein’s 40th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference.
Many European airlines have signed partnerships for seamless travel with rail operators, but environmentalists are skeptical of the emissions-cutting benefits.
After the pandemic pause, Lufthansa has high demand for graduate pilots. Collaboration with United Aviate is to benefit both, but it faces internal skepticism.
