Delta’s Airbus A220s will seat 109 passengers, including 12 in first class and 15 in extra-legroom economy. The remaining 82 will be standard coach seats.
Author: Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
October route roundup: Where airlines are adding service
There are dozens of changes to airline routes each month. New options to London, South Carolina and NYC are among the most interesting for October.
Air Canada expansion in North Carolina includes new Raleigh/Durham route
Air Canada adds a new nonstop route to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) from its Montreal hub. Carrier also is boosting capacity from Toronto to RDU and Charlotte.
American Eagle flight strikes deer on takeoff in Pennsylvania
An American Eagle regional jet departing from a small Pennsylvania airport aborted its takeoff Tuesday morning after striking a deer in Williamsport.
TSA Precheck additions: Norwegian, Icelandair and Via airlines
Three more airlines have joined the Transportation Security Administration’s expedited screening program called Precheck, the agency announced this week.
WOW Air: Vancouver is newest North American city; fares start at $98
WOW Air has announced Vancouver, Canada,as its newest destination. The move comes just a week after airline confirmed the end of three U.S. routes.
Oops! Canadian discount airline Swoop forced to delay US debut
The hyped debut of U.S. service has turned into a big “oops” for Canadian budget airline Swoop. Slow regulatory approvals grounded its first flights here.
WOW Air CEO: Strategy shift behind exit from three cities in U.S. Midwest
Despite plans to exit Cincinnati, Cleveland and St. Louis, WOW says North America remains a top priority. But connecting flyers to India is new focus.
72-hour sale: Southwest fares fall below $100 round-trip
Southwest’s big twice-a-year blockbuster fare sale rolled out on Tuesday morning. Short trips were cheapest, but the sale included longer flights, too.
Last chance: Southwest’s big fare sale ends Thursday
Southwest’s big twice-a-year fare sale is back, with round-trip fares below $100 on dozens of the carrier’s shortest routes. Some fine print applies.