Airline Industry News

Delta and Northwest Announce Merger

George Hobica - April 14, 2008
Well, it's finally happened. We now have the world's largest airline, that is, until Continental,…

Skybus Ceasing Operations

Alisa B - April 5, 2008
Skybus has become the "little engine that couldn't" as the third carrier in a week…

ATA Ceases Operations

Alisa B - April 3, 2008
In the wee hours this morning (Thursday, April 3, 2008), ATA Airlines discontinued all operations. …

Northwest adds $25 second bag fee, JetBlue adds "first class"

George Hobica - April 1, 2008
Beginning on May 5, Northwest Airlines joins United, US Air and Delta in charging $25…

Aloha stops flying

George Hobica - March 31, 2008
Aloha Airlines has stopped flying. Read their Q&A for details. If you've paid with a…

Should there be a separate section on the plane for parents with small children?

George Hobica - March 23, 2008
So far in our new reader survey, a whopping 91% of you think it's a…

New Service and Some New Fares for Allegiant Air

Alisa B - March 12, 2008
Allegiant Air will be starting new service between Las Vegas and Santa Barbara.   The first…

Skybus checked bag fee now more than their fares

George Hobica - March 11, 2008
Skybus, the little upstart airline famous for its $10 fares, just raised the fee it…

US Air adds $25 second bag fee

George Hobica - February 27, 2008
Following in United's jetstream, US Air will begin charging $25 for a second bag weighing…

What airline consolidation might bring

George Hobica - February 20, 2008
It looks like the major airlines are seriously considering mergers.