Southwest Airlines reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and all of 2023. The company reported record full-year and 4th quarter operating revenues of $26.1 billion and $6.8 billion, respectively. Full-year net income was $498 million, or $.81 per…
What should have been a good year is marred by recent news. 2023 ended well: Alaska Airlines announced its intention to acquire Hawaiian – a major move that substantially adds to its network and expands its global footprint. More importantly,…
Boeing MAX 9 aircraft that have been thoroughly inspected and approved are allowed to return to service, the FAA has announced late on Wednesday. Alaska Airlines said it will resume operations of the type on Friday and United Airlines from Sunday.…
Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO, indicated on the earnings call this morning that United is developing an alternative plan without the 737 MAX 10 given the fallout the MAX 9 problems are having on Boeing’s ability to certify and deliver…
On Boeing’s last quarterly earnings call , the 737 MAX 7 and 737 MAX 10 were expected to be certified early and late in 2024, respectively. However, the recent “quality escapes” on the 737 MAX 9 and the decompression incident on…
As 2024 starts, some airlines are experiencing a steep acceleration towards bitter times. January hasn’t been kind to Alaska and Spirit, for instance. And down south, Brazilian GOL faces a storm that could shake the entire South American market. Rumors are…