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The United States' Oldest Airlines Still Flying Under Their Original Names
In an extremely competitive world of US commercial aviation, where mergers, bankruptcies, and rebrands have wiped out once solid brand names like Pan Am , Eastern, and TWA, a handful of carriers have quietly stood the test of time. These airlines began flying in aviation’s earliest commercial era and, remarkably, continue to operate today under recognizable original identities. Their centennial and near-centennial stories are about constant reinvention. They embody the turbul
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Feb 195 min read


These airlines had the most and least passenger complaints in 2024
Flying can be a hassle even under the best of circumstances. When trips are marred by delays, cancellations and mishandled luggage, air...
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May 20, 20253 min read


Hawaiian Airlines begins layoffs related to acquisition by Alaska Air
Hawaiian Airlines plans to eliminate 73 people from its 1,400 noncontract workforce in Hawaii and on the mainland in the wake of its...
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Oct 30, 20244 min read


US DOT Gives Green Light For Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines Merger
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has now given the green light for the merger of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. The...
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Sep 18, 20243 min read


Alaska-Hawaiian Airline Deal Clears DOJ’s Anti-Trust Regulators
The $1.9 billion deal must still pass muster with the Department of Transportation. If approved, it will be the largest consolidation of...
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Aug 21, 20242 min read
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