Eighteen months after exiting bankruptcy, ATA Airlines is working to expand, with Hawaii as a potential growth market. The Indianapolis-based carrier added nonstop flights to Lihue on Kauai and Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii from Oakland, California, and to Maui from Las Vegas on June 14.
AirAsia X revealed a 20 percent investment by Virgin Group during a special event held at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia). The momentous occasion marking the venture was graced by globally renowned founder of the Virgin group, Sir Richard Branson and was witnessed by the Second Minister of Finance, Malaysia, Senator Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop.
Brazilian airline TAM posted its first quarterly loss in almost two years as costs surged and passenger load factor declined. TAM reported a second-quarter loss of $14.69 million, compared with a revised profit of $133.69 million a year earlier.
American Express and American Airlines reached an agreement that gives Platinum and Centurion card members, plus their families or traveling companions, access to the airline’s 44 Admirals Club lounges around the world.
Virgin America said it has received oral approval from the U.S. Transportation Department to begin selling tickets in advance of its planned launch of service in August. The carrier still needs a final certification from the DOT.
Virgin America said it has received oral approval from the U.S. Transportation Department to begin selling tickets in advance of its planned launch of service in August. The carrier still needs a final certification from the DOT.