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Alaska Air Group Plans 200 Job Cuts as Fuel Costs Mount
Alaska Air Group plans about 200 layoffs amid rising fuel costs, with CEO Ben Minicucci warning of a potential $700 million annual loss.
St. John’s Episcopal Church in Franklin Houses a Complete Tiffany Window Collection
The Franklin, Pennsylvania church preserves a rare full set of Tiffany windows, including one of the studio’s largest rose windows.
AirBaltic Plans 300 Job Cuts as Restructuring Continues
AirBaltic is planning to cut about 300 roles during its restructuring, prompting union objections over the lack of disclosed selection criteria.
TAP Air Portugal Starts Lisbon–Orlando Flights Three Times a Week
TAP’s new Lisbon–Orlando service adds its ninth U.S. destination, with three weekly Airbus A330 flights and onward connections across three continents.
United Eyes Central Asia as Future Route Possibility
United executives visited Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, where demand is rising, but Russian airspace restrictions currently make flights impractical.
Air Transat Adds Geneva and Birmingham Flights for Summer 2027
Air Transat plans five new European routes for summer 2027, including first-time service to Geneva and Birmingham, plus two year-round route extensions.
United to Launch Saturday Chicago–Bermuda Flights in 2027
United will add weekly Saturday flights from Chicago O’Hare to Bermuda starting April 3, 2027, expanding its service beyond Newark.
Arden Point and Glenclyffe Trail Offers Hudson Views and Local History
Starting at Garrison station, the trail passes a vine-covered facade, Hudson River overlooks, bamboo groves and a road tied to Benedict Arnold.
American Airlines Dispatchers Approve Five-Year Contract With Immediate Raises
Nearly 600 American Airlines dispatchers and operations specialists approved a five-year contract that includes pay increases taking effect immediately.
Forest Grove’s 73-Foot Barber Pole Turns a Barbershop Joke Into a Landmark
Built in the 1970s to outsize a Texas rival, Forest Grove’s towering barber pole celebrates local humor and community spirit.
Jude Bricker Leaves Allegiant Board as Sun Country Integration Continues
Former Sun Country CEO Jude Bricker has resigned from Allegiant’s board, citing other industry opportunities as the airlines continue integration.
JetBlue Revenue Rises to $2.8 Billion as Third-Quarter Loss Widens
JetBlue’s Q3 revenue climbed to $2.8 billion, but its net loss widened to $257 million as fuel costs surged 85%.
Etihad Adds Calgary as Its Second Canadian Destination
Etihad’s new Abu Dhabi–Calgary service runs four times weekly, marking the first nonstop link between Calgary and the Persian Gulf.
United Adds Three International Routes From Houston This Winter
United will add service from Houston to Mexico, Colombia and Venezuela, while planning a possible return to Chihuahua next spring.
Aeromexico Adds Daily Mexico City Flights to Three U.S. Cities
Aeromexico will begin daily nonstop service to Orange County, Fort Lauderdale and Portland in January 2027, using Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
Laguna Pueblo Art and Fry Bread Find a Home Along Route 66
Since 1999, Laguna’s Indian Arts Center has shared Pueblo crafts and food with Route 66 travelers.
United Adds Six Routes From San Francisco, Denver and Newark for 2027
United’s 2027 additions include three new San Francisco links and seasonal service from Denver and Newark. Tickets are on sale.
Morro Castle in Havana Pairs a Nightly Cannon Ceremony With Daytime Views
Morro Castle’s 9 p.m. cannon ceremony echoes across Old Havana; daytime tours offer lighthouse views, fortress history and expansive grounds.
DFW Opens Four New Gates in Terminal A Expansion
DFW has opened four gates used by American Airlines as work continues on a 10-gate Terminal A pier set to open for holiday travel.
American Airlines Forecasts Higher 2026 Loss and Slower 2027 Growth
American now expects a 2026 adjusted loss of up to $1.60 per share as rising fuel costs prompt slower network growth in 2027.