American, Delta, United, and Alaska all announced record results as the biggest airlines continue to recover from the pandemic downturn.
Alaska Airlines is the only United States-based carrier that was in AirlineRatings' top 10—although Hawaiian, American, Delta and United were in the top 25.
Air New Zealand, which flies one of the longest regularly scheduled routes on the entire planet, took the top award, handed out by AirlineRatings.com. The Kiwi carrier serves Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, from New York’s JFK Airport — a distance of 8,828 miles. The trip takes 16 hours and 15 minutes.
Alaska Air Group posted strong Q4 results, despite higher operating expenses and debt from Hawaiian Airlines acquisition. Click here to read why ALK is a Hold.
The carrier's busiest domestic route from San Francisco International Airport will see 302 flights in each direction in January 2025.
United Airlines has just dropped its new wave of status match applications for 2025, giving travelers the chance to enjoy elite status perks for a limited time. “We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to participate in our 2025 MileagePlus Premier Status Match Challenge,
The Point Bridge was there for about a week, the crew fishing death and loss from the ocean. The older men with families struggled at times. One crew member said he could no longer gather remains and was stationed under deck. “It was grueling,” Dettleff said. “I just wanted to get back to my apartment, see my girlfriend and get some sleep.”
However, despite recent successes, Alaska continues to face strife from its cabin crew. For over two years, the airline has not been able to ratify a new contract with its flight
Fort Lauderdale is no stranger to long routes. In fact, the flight from LAX is one of the top seven longest flights out of the airport. Other destinations include Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, San Diego, San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle.
United CEO Scott Kirby diminished American in comments on Wednesday. American CEO Robert Isom barely responded during American's earnings call.
Alaska Airlines' merger with Hawaiian Airlines aims to enhance connectivity and drive earnings growth through strategic initiatives in 2025.
Most major U.S. airlines raised checked baggage fees this year. American Airlines, Delta, United, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue now charge $35 to $45 for a first checked bag on domestic and short ...