Sun Country Airlines is an American low-cost carrier that often flies under the radar of most travelers. Based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota, the carrier focuses on flying leisure passengers on nonstop routes on mostly seasonal services. As the airline charts a course to get to 50 aircraft, the carrier has plenty of room to grow. Here are some exam …
A Boeing 777X test aircraft has been ferried to Fairbanks, Alaska, to undergo cold soak testing. This week’s move is part of the type’s preparation program ahead of its introduction in 2023. Extreme conditions According to Airline Ratings, the unit currently holds registration number N779XZ. It was ferried from Seattle to the Alaskan city to perform …
Alaska Airlines is a full-service US airline based out of Seattle. The carrier operates a fleet of nearly 200 mainline jets with plans to grow the fleet as the airline navigates the tumult of the recovery. However, if there is one thing the airline is thankful about, it is very glad that it does not have any lie-flat seats on its planes. Alaska Airl …
Alaska Airlines has released capacity guidance for January 2021. The airline expects a continued trend of dismal passenger counts and anticipates a January load factor that could be as low as 35%. This comes off a December when the airline saw a 43% load factor and an overall fourth-quarter load factor of 45%. Alaska’s anticipated January Alaska Airl …
It is now less than a week until the inauguration of the next president of the United States. Joe Biden will become the 46th head of the country on January 20th. With this move, airlines and airports are ramping up security measures in Washington D.C. ahead of the big day. Safety first Notably, airlines are planning for their crews to stay away from …
From March 18th, Alaska Airlines will be flying a new daily service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Using an Embraer E175, the airline will be connecting the two cities with daily service. Though not unprecedented or earth-shattering, this route reveals some details of what to expect …
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