Spirit Airlines adds Detroit, Newark routes – Savannah a future candidate
Spirit Airlines’ 2025 expansions prioritize 37 worldwide routes, leaving Savannah out. Potential future routes to Detroit and Newark…
American Airlines pilots call for union leadership change
58% of American Airlines pilots support changing representation from APA to ALPA, seeking better leadership, resources, and collective…
Avelo Airlines seeks motivated staff for deportation flights
Starting May 2025, Avelo Airlines will partner with ICE for deportation flights, using Boeing 737-800 planes from Mesa…
American Airlines unveils Flagship Lounge at Philadelphia Airport
By 2026, American Airlines will debut its first Flagship Lounge at PHL. This premium offering, part of a…
REAL ID Act to be enforced for domestic flights by May 7, 2025
REAL ID enforcement begins May 7, 2025, requiring compliant IDs for flights and federal facilities access. TSA urges…
Avelo Airlines partners with ICE for deportation flights
Avelo Airlines signed a contract with ICE to conduct deportation flights starting May 2025, using Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport…
Algeria halts Mali flights, stirring tensions in the Sahel
Tensions rose on April 1, 2025, between Algeria and Mali after Algeria downed Mali's Akinci drone near Tin…
Breeze Airways reconnects Akron-Canton to West Palm Beach
Plans are underway to restart nonstop flights between Akron-Canton Airport and West Palm Beach, Florida, by Breeze Airways,…
Republic Airways and Mesa Air Group announce regional merger
On April 7, 2025, Republic Airways and Mesa Air Group announced a merger to form Republic Airways Holdings…
Ryanair faces tensions over flights linked to Western Sahara
Ryanair’s flights to Dakhla, Western Sahara, highlight sovereignty disputes. Critics claim these actions legitimize Morocco's claims over the…
Tampa International Airport faces over 100 flight delays
On April 7, 2025, Tampa International Airport faced over 100 flight delays, revealing vulnerabilities in airport infrastructure, severe…
Ryanair passengers removed after card declined for snacks
Airlines like Ryanair face increased challenges managing disruptive passengers and in-flight payment disputes. With cashless cabins becoming standard,…
Global travel demand slows, airlines to cut 2025 outlooks
The 2025 aviation landscape is mixed, with global travel demand jumping 6.7% and 5.2 billion passengers expected. Yet,…
Ted Christie to Leave Role as Spirit Airlines CEO
In April 2025, Spirit Airlines’ CEO Ted Christie stepped down after leading the company since 2019. His tenure…