Eleanor Vance is a senior aviation industry reporter with over 12 years of experience covering airline operations, financial health, and market trends. Her reporting provides in-depth analysis of major carriers and the broader travel sector.
Icelandic low-cost airline PLAY will end all US flights on October 24, with its final journey from Keflavik to Baltimore. The airline cited high costs and intense competition in the US market as reaso
United Airlines transformed Chicago O'Hare into a global aviation hub, operating over 450 daily flights to 160+ destinations. Strategic investments and competitive wins cemented its dominance and inte
Lufthansa Group is set to cut up to 20% of its administrative staff across Europe as part of a major cost-saving and centralization plan.
Spirit Airlines will suspend 40 routes and exit two U.S. airports in November as part of a major network overhaul aimed at reducing costs during its 2025 bankruptcy restructuring.
United Airlines will deploy Starlink Wi-Fi on its first mainline Boeing 737-800 jet on October 15 from Newark. The service, already on half its regional fleet, will be free for MileagePlus members.
A nationwide strike in Italy has caused 72 flight cancellations and widespread delays at major airports, impacting thousands of travelers over disputes on pay and working conditions.
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Spirit Airlines plans to furlough 1,800 flight attendants, including over 300 in Atlanta, as it cuts capacity by 25% to reorganize under its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing within a year.
American Airlines faced nearly 1,000 flight delays and dozens of cancellations nationwide after a technical issue affected its maintenance systems on Wednesday.
LATAM Airlines has placed a major order for up to 74 Embraer E195-E2 jets, with deliveries starting in late 2026. These aircraft will initially bolster the airline's Brazilian operations and could pav
Meyer Turku shipyard has secured a long-term agreement to build cruise ships for Royal Caribbean Group through 2036, including a firm order for a fifth Icon class ship and an option for a seventh.
Spirit Airlines has reached proposed deals with its aircraft leasing firm, AerCap, for a cash infusion. This aims to resolve leasing disputes and slim down the fleet as the airline undergoes Chapter 1
Spirit Airlines has issued a formal "going concern" warning about its financial stability, prompting pilot furloughs and other cost-cutting measures.
Spirit Airlines plans to furlough 1,800 flight attendants by late 2025 due to reduced flight demand and ongoing financial struggles, including its second bankruptcy in a year. The airline is also endi
Royal Caribbean Group has secured new shipbuilding slots with Meyer Turku shipyard until 2036, including an order for a fifth Icon-class vessel and an option for a seventh, to develop its next generat
One year after Alaska Airlines acquired Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion, the vision for Hawaiian as a distinct global brand has changed, with international expansion plans halted.
Spirit Airlines plans to furlough about 1,800 flight attendants and end service to 12 cities as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring. Voluntary furloughs are offered first, with involuntary
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport will offer a new direct flight to Montreal, Canada, via Air Canada, starting in spring 2025. This expands international travel options and aims to boost tourism
Spirit Airlines announced it will furlough nearly 1,800 flight attendants, effective December 1, 2025, just before the busy Christmas travel season. This move is part of the budget carrier's ongoing r
Hong Kong International Airport will close for 36 hours due to Super Typhoon Ragasa. Cathay Pacific cancels over 500 flights, affecting thousands of passengers. The typhoon brings 230 km/h winds and h