Allegiant Gains Sun Country Route Rights in DOT Approval
The DOT approved the transfer of Sun Country’s international route rights to Allegiant, marking a milestone in their $1.5 billion merger integration.
Jul 15, 20263 min
Business
Frontier Airlines Adds SpaceX Starlink for In-Flight Wi-Fi
Frontier Airlines will equip over 180 aircraft with SpaceX's Starlink for high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi beginning in early 2027.
Jul 14, 20263 min
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Wizz Air Opens First Spain Bases in Madrid and Valencia
Wizz Air will open operational bases in Madrid and Valencia this November, launching 17 new routes including its first Spanish domestic services.
Jul 9, 20263 min
Airlines
Frontier Airlines Adds 8 New Routes After Spirit Shutdown
Frontier Airlines has launched service on eight routes formerly operated by the defunct Spirit Airlines with fares starting at $39.
Jul 6, 20264 min
Airlines
Avelo Airlines Adds Las Vegas Flights From McKinney Airport
Avelo Airlines will launch four-times-weekly service between McKinney National Airport and Las Vegas starting November 12, 2026.
Jul 1, 20263 min
Airlines
Avelo Adds New Route: Tweed-New Haven to Aguadilla
Avelo Airlines will launch twice-weekly service between Tweed-New Haven and Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, beginning November 19, 2026.
Jun 27, 20263 min
Airlines
Wizz Air Cuts A321XLR Order, Pivots to A321neo
Wizz Air has reduced its A321XLR commitment from 47 to 11 aircraft, converting 36 orders to standard A321neos following its Abu Dhabi exit.
Jun 1, 20264 min
Airlines
US Airlines Add Flights After Spirit Airlines Shutdown
Following the Spirit Airlines shutdown on May 2, 2026, US carriers are adding flights and offering rescue fares to serve 60,000 daily displaced passengers.
May 13, 20265 min
Airlines
ACY Loses 75% of Flights After Spirit Airlines Shutdown
Spirit Airlines' shutdown leaves Atlantic City Airport with a 75% flight gap, impacting up to 2,400 daily passengers and forcing layoffs.
May 8, 20264 min
Business
Spirit Airlines Shutdown Leaves LaGuardia Terminal Deserted
Spirit Airlines' abrupt shutdown leaves LaGuardia's Marine Air Terminal deserted as the carrier begins a $217M liquidation process in bankruptcy court.
May 6, 20265 min
Business
Spirit Airlines Ceases Operations Following Blocked JetBlue Merger
Spirit Airlines has ceased all operations, resulting in 17,000 job losses, following its 2024 bankruptcy and a blocked merger attempt with JetBlue.
May 3, 20264 min
Business
JetBlue Launches 11 Florida Routes After Spirit Airlines Shutdown
JetBlue launches 11 new routes from Fort Lauderdale following the abrupt shutdown of Spirit Airlines, absorbing key markets and expanding its Florida hub.
May 3, 20265 min
Airlines
Spirit Airlines Ceases Operations, Cancels All Flights Nationwide
Spirit Airlines has ceased all operations and canceled flights, impacting 17,000 employees and stranding passengers after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
May 3, 20264 min
Business
Spirit Airlines Shuts Down; Major Carriers Offer Rescue Fares
Spirit Airlines ceased all operations on May 2, 2026, prompting major US carriers to offer rescue fares to stranded passengers with DOT coordination.
May 3, 20265 min
Business
Spirit Airlines Shuts Down; Competitors Launch Rescue Fares for Passengers
Spirit Airlines has ceased all operations, prompting competitors to offer rescue fares for stranded passengers and impacting approximately 17,000...
May 3, 20264 min
Business
Spirit Airlines Prepares for Shutdown After Government Rescue Fails
Spirit Airlines is preparing to cease operations after a government bailout failed, causing competitor airline stocks including JetBlue's to surge.
May 2, 20264 min
Business
Spirit Airlines Shutdown Looms; Detroit DTW Faces Major Impact
Spirit Airlines' potential shutdown threatens major disruption at Detroit's DTW airport, raising concerns over passenger refunds, employee jobs, and...
May 2, 20265 min
Business
Arajet Q1 2026 Traffic Nears 500k Passengers Amid US Expansion
Arajet transported nearly 500,000 passengers in Q1 2026, solidifying its rank in the Dominican Republic, boosted by the new US Open Skies agreement.
Apr 20, 20264 min
Airlines
Spirit Airlines Seeks Trump Administration Bailout to Avoid Liquidation
Spirit Airlines has asked the Trump administration for an emergency bailout to avoid liquidation amid surging jet fuel prices and mounting creditor...
Apr 18, 20264 min
Business
San Antonio Airport Opens $55M Terminal A Expansion to Boost Capacity
San Antonio International Airport has opened its new Terminal A expansion, adding a Federal Inspection Station to support growing international traffic.
Mar 31, 20264 min
Airports