Source: Southwest Airlines Southwest is proud to welcome Angelo State University (ASU) to the Southwest Family as a university partner in Destination 225°, the airline's First Officer development and recruitment program. The Hispanic Serving Institution in San Angelo, Texas, is the sixth University partner in the program that provides a pathway for qualified aviators to join Southwest as Pilots. "We're thrilled to welcome Angelo State University as a partner in Southwest's Destination 225° Program," said Lee Kinnebrew, Southwest's Vice President of Flight Operations. "We continue our work of opening career pathways for the next generation of professional pilots, and we look forward to supporting students as they train, gain flight experience and develop into competitively-qualified Southwest First Officer candidates in [...]

Spirit Airlines, Inc. ("Spirit" or the "Company") (NYSE: SAVE) today reported second quarter 2022 financial results. Ended the second quarter 2022 with $1.5 billion of unrestricted cash, cash equivalents, short-term investment securities and liquidity available under the Company's revolving credit facility. As Reported (unaudited) Second Quarter 2022 Second Quarter 2021 Second Quarter 2019 Total operating revenues $1,366.6 million $859.3 million $1,013.0 million Pre-tax income (loss) $(67.5) million $(273.3) million $148.6 million Pre-tax margin (4.9) % (31.8) % 14.7 % Net income (loss) $(52.4) million $(287.9) million $114.5 million Diluted earnings (loss) per share $(0.48) $(2.73) $1.67   Adjusted 1 Second Quarter 2022 Second Quarter 2021 Second Quarter 2019 Total Operating Revenues $1,366.6 million $859.3 million $1,013.0 million Adj. Pre-tax income (loss) $(38.9) million $(56.9) [...]

Source: Frontier Airlines America's Greenest Airline is Offering Fares Starting at $69* Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) begins new daily nonstop service today from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Baltimore (BWI), Buffalo (BUF), Hartford (BDL) and Kansas City (MCI). Frontier is the fastest growing airline in Las Vegas and currently serves 57 destinations from the "Entertainment Capital of the World." To celebrate, America's Greenest Airline is offering fares as low as $69.* "Frontier and Las Vegas create a winning combination for consumers seeking affordable, convenient flight options," said Daniel Shurz, senior vice president of commercial, Frontier Airlines. "We're focused on continued growth in Las Vegas as we build out an already robust network connecting LAS to destinations [...]

Spource: WestJet As airline continues to invest in the West its newest regional route will operate six-times weekly beginning February 2023 WestJet today is welcoming the airline's newest regional route with the announcement of service between Penticton, B.C., and Vancouver beginning in February of 2023. The route will strengthen critical intra-provincial connectivity for British Columbians and local businesses and is scheduled to operate six-times weekly on WestJet Link. "The addition of new intra-provincial routes is critical as we invest in our presence in the West and look to strengthen our offerings to ensure British Columbians have more access to convenient and affordable air travel," said Jared Mikoch-Gerke, WestJet Director of Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs. "This new route marks the initial steps [...]

Source: Sun Country Airlines Q2 2022 GAAP diluted EPS of $(0.07) and operating income of $3 million Q2 2022 Adjusted diluted EPS of $(0.03)(1) and adjusted operating income of $4 million(1) Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. (“Sun Country Airlines”, “Sun Country”, the “Company”)  reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2022. “Despite the second quarter being a historically seasonally weaker quarter, scheduled service TRASM in the quarter was up 29% versus the second quarter 2019 and 13% sequentially versus first quarter 2022. We generated a positive operating profit of $3.4 million and an adjusted operating profit of $4 million despite fuel prices averaging $4.39 per gallon during the quarter,” said Jude Bricker, Chief Executive Officer of Sun Country. [...]

Source: WestJet Airline to return 17 sun and leisure routes suspended during pandemic to destinations across the Caribbean, Mexico and U.S. WestJet celebrated the return of 17 sun routes to its network this winter. The returning routes which were suspended for more than two years, bring enhanced connectivity and vacation options for Canadians and communities across the airline's network. "The restart of these routes is another positive step in the restoration our network as we solidify WestJet as the reliable, friendly and affordable airline we are known to be," said John Weatherill, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer. "We recognize the past three winters have been disruptive to our guests travel plans and we look forward to reconnecting Canadians to some of the [...]

Source: Avelo Airlines Avelo Airlines Lands in Lexington with Two Nonstop Routes to the Sunshine State Avelo Airlines announced it will begin serving Lexington, Kentucky this fall with exclusive nonstop service to two popular Florida destinations. Avelo will begin serving Orlando starting October 19 and Tampa beginning November 12.  Avelo Airlines Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy said, “Lexington– Say hello to Avelo! We are excited to add Kentucky’s Bluegrass region to Avelo’s nationwide network of popular destinations. Getting to the Sunshine State is now easier and more affordable than ever. These two sun-soaked destinations are an ideal fall and winter retreat. Avelo’s refreshingly convenient, reliable and caring service ensures our Central Kentucky Customers will arrive relaxed and ready for some fun [...]

Source: Air France A non-stop daily flight between Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport and New York-Newark Liberty International airport, operated by Boeing 777-200 as from 12 December 2022 As the leading airline on the Paris-New York route, Air France is continuing to increase its capacity between the two cities. Starting on 12 December 2022, the airline will operate a year-round, non-stop daily service between its hub at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport and New York-Newark Liberty (EWR), the second largest international airport to serve the New York metropolitan area, located approximately 18 miles away from Manhattan. Flights will be operated by Boeing 777-200 with a capacity of 280 seats (40 in Business, 24 in Premium Economy and 216 in Economy), and equipped [...]