Operations Archives

Spirit’s Second Chapter 11 in 12 Months: What Changes This Time – and What It Means for You

Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection again—its second filing since November 2024. The carrier emerged from its...

September 1, 2025 John Cushma 499

A rare and highly symbolic flight took place today, as a Russian government-operated Ilyushin Il-96-300 landed on U.S. soil ahead...

August 15, 2025 John Cushma 730

Avelo Airlines is taking a significant step away from its West Coast origins, announcing it will close its base at...

July 15, 2025 John Cushma 704

An Emirates Boeing 777 remains grounded in Tehran after Iran abruptly closed its airspace in response to escalating regional tensions....

June 15, 2025 John Cushma 950

PLAY Airlines is ending its U.S. operations and overhauling its business model after years of consistent financial losses. The Iceland-based...

June 11, 2025 John Cushma 1690

Air Canada is deploying its densest-configured Boeing 777-300ERs—each with a whopping 450 seats—on a targeted list of long-haul and domestic...

May 31, 2025 John Cushma 768

United Airlines is making a surprising and strategic return to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), marking a...

May 31, 2025 John Cushma 1051

In a move that surprises no one paying attention to recent industry dynamics, Qatar Airways has officially canceled its order...

May 29, 2025 John Cushma 876

Brazil’s Azul Linhas Aéreas has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States, joining a growing list of...

May 29, 2025 John Cushma 496

Niche regional carrier BermudAir is expanding again—this time with the addition of two Embraer E190 jets, offering more capacity and...

May 21, 2025 John Cushma 488