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Airline Consolidation Probed as Fares Rise
33+ min ago (623+ words) The congressional hearing roundup included testimony from industry representatives, economists, and legal experts grappling with these questions: Does consolidation improve efficiency or harm consumers? Should the government regulate fares and fees, or trust the market? The hearing featured sharp disagreements…...
Alaska Airlines and Delta: From Strategic Partners to West Coast Rivals in a Decade of Consolidation
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (245+ words) How a 2004 codeshare alliance unraveled as Delta expanded aggressively and the aviation industry faced unprecedented disruption The deal represented a pragmatic solution for Delta, which lacked the capital and market presence to build West Coast operations independently. Alaska Airlines, meanwhile,…...
Why Allegiant Air Has Become the Suncoast's Favorite Airline for Affordable, Nonstop Travel
4+ day, 26+ min ago (855+ words) For many Florida Suncoast travelers, Allegiant Air has become more than just another airline at the airport. It has become the go-to choice for affordable nonstop flights, easy vacation access, and direct connections to cities that were once much harder…...
Asiana Airlines to leave Star Alliance in late 4 Q26
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (54+ words) Asiana Airlines Airbus A321-200, " Tis Meyer / Plane Pics. org Full Story: Star Alliance PR Syrianair to return to EU in 3 Q26 via ACMI Air Serbia cautious amid rising costs, working towards E195s Brazil's Azul eyes widebody fleet of up to 20 aircraft Royal Brunei…...
Star Alliance Now Treats United Polaris Lounges Like Lufthansa's First Class Terminal
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (460+ words) Star Alliance has updated its lounge access rules, and United Polaris Lounges now explicitly sit in a very rare category: ultra-premium spaces excluded from ordinary alliance lounge access rules. Star Alliance has updated its lounge access policy, and one change…...
How Allegiant Air's purchase of Sun Country will affect travelers at MSP
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (1088+ words) The sun is setting for Sun Country Airlines after Allegiant Air finalized its purchase of the Twin Cities-based airline on May 13." However, according to Allegiant Air President Robert Neal, it may be more than a year before passengers at Minneapolis'St....
Sun Country to resume Twin Cities-Melbourne flights this winter at MLB - AOL
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (297+ words) After a one-winter hiatus during 2026, Sun Country Airlines will resume its popular seasonal nonstop service in January linking frigid Minneapolis-St. Paul with sunny Melbourne. Sun Country flights will begin Jan. 22 from Melbourne Orlando International Airport, and service will last until…...
Allegiant taking its time to blend leisure airline powerhouses
1+ week, 3+ day ago (914+ words) Allegiant Air executives have a lengthy to-do list ahead of them before they can integrate Minneapolis-based Sun Country Airlines and create what is expected to be a leisure air carrier superpower. In the meantime, the two airlines will operate separately…...
Air Serbia Exits Etihad Guest & Launches Elevate
1+ week, 5+ day ago (758+ words) Air Serbia, which has used Etihad Guest as its frequent-flier program since 2013, has now launched its own program, Elevate. Elevate promises to match your Etihad Guest status and miles that you have earned over the past 12 months (unclear if all…...
American Airlines Announces New Leadership Promotion
1+ week, 6+ day ago (158+ words) American Airlines has promoted Kim Wicker to Vice President, Global Compensation, Mobility and People Support. In her new role, Wicker will lead the design and execution of the company's compensation programs, global mobility and relocation services, and the People Business…...