With the demise of ultra low cost carrier Spirit , the ULCC market is being widely criticized as an obsolete business model and one that can’t compete with the more sophisticated products from the full service airlines. We view the…
After the Department of Transportation cleared the final hurdle to the Alaska Airlines- Hawaiian Airlines merger, the deal is expected to close as quickly as possible. Under the merger, Alaska and Hawaiian will retain their separate brands but gain administrative…
Alaska Airlines flight attendants have voted down a contract negotiated by their union that offered a 32% raise over three years and an innovation in enabling boarding pay, as flight attendants today aren’t paid for their time while helping passengers…
Alaska Airlines announced today an investment in JetZero, an aviation start-up developing a blended-wing-body aircraft that will provide up to 50% lower fuel burn and lower emissions. Alaska invested as part of JetZero’s Series A securities last year and is…
Alaska Air Group, Inc. reported its second-quarter results yesterday. The company had a difficult first quarter after the door panel blowout on a 737 MAX 9 aircraft in January but has recovered during the second quarter, albeit with mixed results.…
SkyWest surpassed expectation in 1Q 2024. The carrier reported strong first quarter revenues and earnings as the US major airlines, including their regional affiliates, produced strong results. SkyWest operates regional flights for Delta, United, American, and Alaska Airlines, and carried…