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Under the mandate, all U.S. carriers will be told to formally commit to merit-based hiring of pilots. A Delta spokesman said the carrier has "always made hiring decisions ... based on qualifications and merit and continues to do so."

FAA requires airlines to certify they're not using DEI in hiringThe DOT said the mandate was part of the Trump administration's broader policy to crack down on DEI hiring initiatives.

Surfers at Kaanapali Surf School on Maui. Delta is introducing service to the island from Minneapolis next winter.

Delta launching Maui flights from MinneapolisThe route will operate five times weekly beginning Dec. 19, with daily service planned during peak times.

Avelo's net loss for the first nine months of 2025 was $35.6 million.

Will Avelo's restructuring lead to profitability?The airline is counting on a more focused flight network and a fleet revamp with Embraer E195-E2 aircraft to turn things...

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Travelers win when airlines fight for turfEverybody loves a good airline turf war. Well, maybe everyone except airline finance teams. But as many aviation geeks would...

A lie-flat business class seat on one of Condor's new A330neo aircraft. The German airline is looking to increase its appeal with those flying on business.

Condor Airlines looks to the futureAs it celebrates its 70th year, the Frankfurt-based flyer is focused on raising awareness among travel agents and a potentially...

Harry Reid Airport saw its third-highest number of flyers last year. It was, however, nearly a 6% drop from 2024.

2025 was a down year for Harry Reid Airport in Las VegasAfter record-breaking years in 2023 and 2024, the airport saw a drop of nearly 6% in passengers in 2025.

Frontier reported a net loss of $137 million in 2025.

Frontier will slow fleet growthThe budget airline will return 24 aircraft to lessor AerCap Holdings in the second quarter and delay deliveries of 69 Airbus...

Southwest expects its first Starlink-equipped aircraft to enter service this summer and to have Starlink on more than 300 planes by the end of the year.

Southwest is adding Starlink WiFi to part of fleetThe airline expects its first Starlink-equipped aircraft to enter service this summer and to have Starlink on more than 300...

Air Transat has been scaling down flights to the U.S.

Canada's Air Transat to stop flights to the U.S.The Montreal-based airline removed its last three U.S. routes from its future schedule last week.

JetBlue and United customers can now book on either airline's platform.

JetBlue and United launch second phase of Blue Sky partnershipBeginning this week, flyers can book United or JetBlue flights on the apps and websites of either carrier.

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