United Airlines is joining other U.S. carriers coming under pressure to match or exceed the landmark contract that Delta Air Lines signed with its pilots.
United’s pilots are demanding a new contract that would exceed the Delta contract.
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Top Copyright Photo: United Airlines Boeing 737-9 MAX 9 N37549 (msn 64475) BFI (Brian Worthington). Image: 960503.
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Alaska Airlines issued this statement:
Alaska Airlines applauds Washington state Governor Jay Inslee, and bill sponsor, State Senator Andy Billig, for the signing of new legislation to help drive growth in the market for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Washington state.
Investing in SAF has multilayered benefits, including the creation of family wage manufacturing jobs. Using SAF is also the most significant way we can reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of aviation over the next several decades. This legislation will help ensure that SAF is more available at a cost and scale that enables its use and continues to position Washington State as a leader on climate action.
This is a step in the right direction, and we look forward to working with public and private partners to realize its full potential.
Top Copyright Photo: Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 MAX 9 N973AK (msn 43346) BUR (Michael B. Ing). Image: 960473.
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Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) and Boeing have announced an order for 15 737-9 airplanes. The agreement also includes a commitment for five 787 Dreamliners to support GBA’s long-term plan to launch international long-haul service.
The new Hong Kong-based carrier said the 737-9 will form the backbone of its future fleet as it seeks to operate more flights between Hong Kong and major cities in Asia and Mainland China. GBA plans to leverage the 737-9’s enhanced capacity and range to lower trip costs and expand its network.
GBA is an all-Boeing carrier currently operating a fleet of three 737-800 jets with flights to four destinations, including Bangkok, Taipei, Tokyo and Seoul. The airline also plans to bring in a number of additional 737-800s to meet its expansion needs before the arrival of the 737-9.
The 737-9 is designed to seat more than 190 passengers in a two-class configuration with a range of 3,300 nautical miles, providing operators added capacity and increased profitability within their network.
Greater Bay Airlines is a Hong Kong-based carrier offering scheduled passenger and cargo services. The airline, which commenced scheduled service in July 2022, has a plan to develop an extensive network of air services to major cities in Asia and Mainland China from Hong Kong, riding on the back of the opening of the three-runway system at Hong Kong International Airport in late 2024.
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Top Copyright Photo: Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 MAX 9 N941AK (msn 44101) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 960101.
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Copa Airlines has announced the launch of its new nonstop service from its Hub of the Americas® in Panama City, Panama to Austin, Texas.
The new flight will begin operations to the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) on July 6, 2023, and will become the 15th U.S. destination for Copa Airlines.
The launch of Copa Airlines’ new Austin route in the U.S. adds to the airline’s continuous expansion efforts in North America joining fourteen other cities including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Orlando, Tampa, San Francisco, and Washington.
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In addition to the launch of the new route in Baltimore on June 28.
The Copa Airlines nonstop flight to and from Austin will operate four (4) weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, departing Panama at 9:18 a.m. (local time) and arriving at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport at 2:04 p.m. (local time). The return flight will operate on the same days, departing Austin at 3:34 p.m. (local time) and arriving back in Panama at 8:16 p.m. (local time).
Top Copyright Photo: Copa Airlines Boeing 737-9 MAX 9 HP-9911CMP (msn 44212) MIA (Tony Storck). Image: 960048.
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