It’s official: Airbus will pull the plug on its A380 double-decker jet. The latest A380 is now expected to roll off the assembly line in 2021.
Author: Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
United Airlines: Three new routes for fast-growing Denver hub
United Airlines will add three new domestic routes at its Denver hub, all of which will go head-to-head against budget rival Frontier Airlines.
Winter storm: Flight woes ease after Tuesday’s mess
Flight schedules appeared to be on the rebound Wednesday after widespread weather delays a day earlier. Still. a few trouble spots remained.
Norwegian Air: U.S.-Caribbean routes will not return
European low-cost giant Norwegian Air will not return to the Caribbean once its current seasonal service to Guadeloupe and Martinique comes to an end.
Allegiant announces 19 new routes; big winners are Florida Panhandle and Nashville
Allegiant’s bases at Destin, Florida, and Nashville, Tennessee, were the biggest beneficiaries of the latest expansion with 13 of the 19 routes.
Fast-growing Spirit Airlines expands to Charlotte
Spirit Airlines will make its debut there on June 20, launching nonstop service to four destinations. City will be Spirit’s fourth in North Carolina.
Winter storm: Flight cancellations now at 2,500+, extend into Wednesday
Large system brought snow, ice and rain from Midwest to New England. Nearly all big airlines were waiving change fees for airports in the storm’s path.
New York’s long-awaited TWA Hotel to begin taking reservations
The property on the grounds of New York JFK Airport will begin taking reservations at noon ET on Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14) for stays beginning May 15.
Royal Air Maroc adds Boston-Casablanca nonstops
Boston becomes the second U.S. destination to be announced by Royal Air Maroc since last summer. The carrier also will begin flying to Miami in April.
Now flying for Delta Air Lines: The Airbus A220
The Airbus A220 seems a candidate to become a passenger favorite with large overhead bins and two-by-three seating in economy, meaning fewer middle seats.