Simple Flying - North America

Avelo Launches New Boeing 737 Base At Sonoma County Airport

Alexander Mitchell — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 01:00:12 GMT

On 30 January 2024, low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines announced that it would be establishing a new operational base for its Boeing 737 fleet at the California Bay Area's Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS). At the airport, the airline plans to open a new base for two narrowbody aircraft and will hire up to 50 crewmembers to service this new facility.

1+ Million Passengers: The USA’s Top 10 International Routes In 2023

James Pearson — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:12 GMT

More than 227 million passengers flew internationally to/from the US in the 12 months to October 2023, the most recent month available. This is a finding based on examining US Department of Transportation T-100 data.

Air France Will Connect Los Angeles With The Cannes Film Festival & Monaco F1

Channing Reid — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 23:30:12 GMT

Air France announced on Tuesday that it will offer two special flights between Los Angeles and Nice, France, this May. The move addresses increased demand from travelers on the US West Coast hoping to attend France’s famous Cannes International Film Festival and the Monaco F1 Grand Prix.

Delta Asks DOT For More Time To Respond To Aeromexico Ruling

Alexander Mitchell — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 22:00:12 GMT

On January 30th, 2024, Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico filed a motion to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for an extension to the antitrust immunity provisions that allow the two carriers' interline agreement. As reported by Simple Flying, the DOT had initially rejected the two airlines' application to renew their Joint Cooperation Agreement (JCA) on January 26th.

Which North American Airlines Offer Military Discount Flight Fares?

Joe Kunzler — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 21:45:12 GMT

Below is a guide to Canada and US airlines that offer US military discount fares and more as of late January 2024. As always, one should check the preferred airline website for the latest discounts and policies prior to booking as airline policies can change with little to no notice.

FAA Awards Nearly $250 Million In Grants To Upgrade Airports In 37 States

Steven Walker — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 21:00:12 GMT

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $245.9 million throughout 2024 in Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIGs). Included in the investment package are a total of 153 individual grants across 37 states, with the money being put towards improving airport infrastructure and runway safety, as well as promoting sustainability projects.

United Airlines Eyes Hawaiian's Tokyo Hanadea Slots

Rytis Beresnevičius — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 18:00:12 GMT

United Airlines has applied for Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) slots, which have been given back to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) by Hawaiian Airlines. The slots are effective April 2nd, 2024, meaning that if the DOT grants United Airlines permission to operate the flights, it could start using the timings from that date.

Rare Rear-Engined Quadjet: The Story Of The Lockheed JetStar

Sumit Singh — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 17:45:12 GMT

The Lockheed Jetstar was flown by a diverse range of operators over the years, and saw success in both military and civilian fields. Flying with designation C-140 with the US Air Force and designations L-329 and L-1329 for business services, the rear-engined quadjet saw a 19-year production run between 1961 and 1980.

JetBlue Has Cut CO2 Emissions By 6% Since 2019 Despite Increased Capacity

Charlotte Seet — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 17:00:12 GMT

Given the highly demanding year-end holiday season, extreme wintery conditions, and significant union strikes, the fourth quarter of every annum tends to be quite chaotic for airlines worldwide. But despite the staggering delays impacting operations late last year, JetBlue still managed to close 2023 on a relatively stable note, as seen by the airline's financial results released today.

Elon Musk's SpaceX Buys An Ex-Air China Boeing 737-800

Rytis Beresnevičius — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 13:30:12 GMT

SpaceX, the space company that aims to transport humans to Mars, as well as other planets, has purchased a Boeing 737-800 Next Generation (NG). The aircraft, registered as N154TS, previously belonged to Air China, the China-based full-service airline, which phased out the 737-800 in May 2022.