Contour Airlines has announced new seasonal nonstop service from the City of Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) in Missouri to Pensacola International Airport (PNS), starting May 6, 2026. This new route expands Contour’s growing seasonal network and provides travelers with convenient nonstop access to the Florida Gulf Coast during the peak spring and summer travel […]
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STARLUX Airlines Launches Nonstop Service Between Taipei and Phoenix
STARLUX Airlines, a Taiwan-based luxury carrier, launched nonstop service between Taipei Taoyuan International Airport and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Jan. 15, marking a milestone that expands the airport’s international connections and is expected to generate significant economic benefits for the region. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, STARLUX Airlines Chief Executive Officer Glenn Chai, airport […]
SAS Named “European Airline of the Year 2026”
SAS has been named “European Airline of the Year 2026” at the Grand Travel Awards. The award is regarded as one of the most prestigious recognitions in the Norwegian travel industry and is based on votes from employees in travel agencies and other travel trade professionals. The Grand Travel Awards has been held annually since […]
PSA Airlines Officially Opens Headquarters in Charlotte
PSA Airlines announced it has officially opened its new headquarters in Charlotte, completing its corporate relocation from Dayton, Ohio. With its move to Charlotte, which did not include any state or local incentives, PSA becomes North Carolina’s and the region’s only part 121 passenger airline based here. PSA’s headquarters relocation to Charlotte – which included […]
World’s First 737-800NG Combi Goes into Service for Air Inuit
Air Inuit announced that its first newly re-engineered Boeing 737–800NG combi aircraft has been certified by Transport Canada, marking the arrival of the world’s first 737–800NG configured for both passengers and freight. The aircraft will officially enter service on Air Inuit’s Montréal-Kuujjuaq route on January 13th, 2026. “Our investment in this next–generation combi reflects Air […]
Hawaiian Airlines Announces Investment Plan to Modernize Infrastructure and Guest Experience
Hawaiian Airlines, a part of Alaska Airlines, today unveiled an investment plan of more than $600 million over five years to comprehensively enhance the experience for guests traveling to, from and within the islands by modernizing airport spaces, upgrading technology and retrofitting aircraft interiors, while expanding community and sustainability work across Hawai‘i. Hawaiian Airlines’ Kahuʻewai […]
SkyWest Airlines to Open New Aircraft Maintenance Facility at Salina Airport
SkyWest Airlines has selected the Salina Regional Airport (SLN) to establish an aircraft maintenance facility. This Kansas location will help support maintenance on some of SkyWest’s fleet of 500+ regional jets, including the aircraft currently operating United Express flights in and out of Salina. SkyWest’s maintenance base will initially create several new, high-paying jobs at […]
China Airlines Begins Service from PHX to Taipei
China Airlines began nonstop service last week between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan with a celebration and gathering of dignitaries marking the first nonstop service between Phoenix and Asia. City of Phoenix officials and China Airlines Chairman Kao Shing-Hwang welcomed this historic flight with remarks about the […]
Southwest Florida Int’l Airport Reports Record-Breaking October Traffic
During October, 774,689 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers. This was an increase of 18 percent compared to October 2024 and was the best October in the history of the airport. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is up 1.4 percent. The traffic leader in October was Delta with 171,055 passengers. Rounding out […]
Republic Airways and Mesa Air Group Complete Merger
Republic Airways Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: RJET) announced the successful completion of the merger between Republic Airways and Mesa Air Group, Inc. The transaction was announced on April 7, 2025 and approved by Mesa stockholders on November 17, 2025. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Republic stockholders now own approximately 88% of the combined company’s […]
