Aeromexico renews strategic partnership with Sabre

Sabre Corporation the leading technology provider to the global travel industry, has renewed its partnership with Aeromexico – Mexico's flag carrier that services 90 destinations in 25 countries. This agreement fortifies a long-standing partnership between the companies, with an emphasis on meeting the airline's evolving business and technology needs while providing access to new capabilities across retailing, distribution and fulfillment.

United Reports February 2018 Operational Performance

United Airlines reported February 2018 operational results yesterday, here are the basic details-

UAL's February 2018 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 5.7 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat miles) increased 3.8 percent versus February 2017. UAL's February 2018 consolidated load factor increased 1.4 points compared to February 2017.

The company continues to expect first-quarter 2018 consolidated passenger unit revenue to be flat to up 2.0 percent compared to the first quarter of 2017.

WestJet Launches Calgary - Denver Route

First Canadian airline operating nonstop 

from Calgary to Denver

Earlier the departure of flight 1570 from Calgary International Airport (YYC), WestJet became the first Canadian airline flying nonstop to Denver International Airport (DEN) from Calgary. The new service operates daily year-round.

"Denver is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts or those looking for the combination of cowboy heritage and cosmopolitan chic," said Ed Sims, WestJet President and CEO. "We are proud to offer our guests this exciting destination with mass appeal. These added flights further demonstrate WestJet continues to provide the widest choice of destinations out of Calgary and the greatest convenience of all airlines flying from YYC."

Billy Bishop Airport ranked one of the top airports in North America by Airports Council International (ACI) for third consecutive year

Earlier this week, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport was named one of the best Airports in North America for the third consecutive year in the Airports Council International's (ACI) 2017 Airport Service Quality Awards. Billy Bishop Airport tied for second place for Best Airport in North America (over 2 million passengers per year).

The 2017 ACI Awards are based on the passenger-driven results of ACI's Airport Service Quality Survey, which saw more than 600,000 in-depth passenger surveys conducted at more than 300 airports across 85 countries worldwide. The survey methodology is predicated on at least 1,200 surveys being conducted at each airport by ACI over the course of a year. The survey gathers information relating to passenger satisfaction across a number of key performance indicators for airport service including airport access, check-in, security screening, courtesy of staff and comfort of waiting areas. Billy Bishop Airport participated in the Airport Service Quality Survey – considered to be the world's benchmark measure of airport excellence – for the first time in 2015 when it received a third place ranking as one of the top North American airports.

BP and United Airlines Introduce the Only Joint Reward Program of Its Kind

Beginning this week, BP and United Airlines will offer BP Driver Rewards and United MileagePlus members the option of earning and using miles on fuel purchases at participating BP retail locations - but don't get too excited - the deal is only for folks in the USA. This is the only program in the U.S. that allows customers the ability to earn and use U.S. airline miles at the pump for gasoline purchases.

When BP Driver Rewards and MileagePlus members sign up for this new program, they can earn 200 bonus award miles after joining and making their first fuel purchase with a linked debit or credit card.* Members can multiply their earnings through the following options:

McArthurGlen Vancouver to commence construction of Phase II

After welcoming nearly ten million shoppers since opening in July 2015, the award-winning McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport is announcing the start of construction on Phase II. Scheduled to open in Spring 2019, Phase II will deliver 84,000 square feet of additional retail space and up to 35 new luxury, premium and lifestyle brands to the centre. In addition, the expansion will result in the creation of 400 jobs for the construction and retail sectors.

WestJet reports record February load factor as Gregg Saretsky retires and Ed Sims takes control.

WestJet today announced record February 2018 traffic results with a load factor of 86.4 percent, an increase of 1.2 percentage points year-over-year. Revenue passenger miles (RPMs), or traffic, increased 6.1 percent year over year, and capacity, measured in available seat miles (ASMs), grew 4.6 percent over the same period. WestJet flew a record 1.9 million guests in February, a year-over-year increase of 6.5 percent or approximately 120,000 additional guests.

More Nonstop Options On Southwest Airlines And Feb Results

Southwest Airlines Co. has released its figures for February as well as extended its bookable flight schedule through Nov. 3, 2018. This autumn, the carrier is adding more flights to link cities across the United States with nonstop service that will make it easier and quicker for Customers to reach people and places that are important in their lives.

The Company flew 9.0 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in February 2018, an increase of 3.5 percent from the 8.7 billion RPMs flown in February 2017. Available seat miles (ASMs) increased 1.0 percent to 11.1 billion in February 2018, compared with February 2017 ASMs of 11.0 billion. The February 2018 load factor of 81.0 percent was a February record, compared with 79.0 percent in February 2017.

Southwest Airlines Honors Its New Orleans Service With State-Themed Tribute, Unveiling Louisiana One Aircraft

Southwest Airlines Co. celebrated the state of Louisiana, on Wednesday, thanking Customers and Employees for supporting its 39 years of service in New Orleans with the carrier's latest state-dedicated aircraft—Louisiana One—a Boeing 737-700, emblazoned with an artist's rendition of the Louisiana State flag.

"Southwest has been dedicated to the New Orleans community for 39 years," said Gary Kelly, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer for Southwest Airlines. "I can't think of a better way to show our commitment to the state of Louisiana than with the dedication of Louisiana One, honouring our loyal Customers and Employees."

Air Canada To Launch New Service to Kauai, Double Frequency of Western Canada Flights to Hawaii

The airline Air Canada announced this week it aims to launch a new service to Kauai with its new mainline Boeing 737 MAX-8 fleet this winter.  The Canadian carrier will also be doubling the frequency of its flights from Western Canada to Hawaii, and all flights from Western Canada to Honolulu, Maui and Kona, and other popular sun destinations will feature Air Canada's new 737 aircraft.  

"The introduction of the fuel-efficient Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to our fleet has given us tremendous flexibility to strategically enhance our already extensive North American network, and offer more flights to popular destinations with more connection options from our YVR and Calgary hub airports.  With 41 weekly flights next winter to Hawaii, we're very pleased to launch new flights to Kauai, as well as double the number of flights from Western Canada and offer day-time return flight options from Honolulu and Maui to Vancouver," said Benjamin Smith, President, Passenger Airlines at Air Canada. "The new 737 MAX is the mainstay of our refreshed North American fleet, and customers are already enjoying the next generation of our onboard entertainment system, ample storage space in its generous overhead bins and the ability to stay connected during flight with wi-fi."

Aeromexico Reports February 2018 Traffic Results

Aeromexico  yesterday reported February 2018 operational results.
Grupo Aeromexico transported 1 million 586 thousand passengers in February; a 8.7% year-on-year increase. International passenger numbers increased by 17.1%, while domestic passenger numbers increased by 4.6%.
Demand, measured in Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs), increased by 19.1%, year-on-year. Aeromexico's capacity, measured in Available Seat Kilometers (ASKs), increased by 14.8% year-on-year.
Aeromexico's February load factor was 78.8%, an increase of 2.8 p.p. compared to February 2017.

New Delta service between Chattanooga and New York-LaGuardia nonstop from 9th July

Delta is bringing the Big Apple nonstop to Chattanooga customers, thanks to new nonstop service to be flown six times weekly beginning 9th July.

The flights will be operated by Delta Connection carrier Endeavor Air on CRJ-900 aircraft with seating for 12 in First Class, 20 in Delta Comfort+ and 44 in the main cabin. Complimentary beverages and snacks will be served and customers will have access to inflight Wi-Fi.  

Hawaiian Airlines Reports February 2018 Traffic Statistics

Hawaiian Airlines, announced its system-wide traffic statistics for the month of February 2018, yesterday and they appear to be on the up.

Hawaiian welcomed more than 900 thousand guests in February 2018, a record for the month of February and an increase of 8.6 percent over the same period last year.  Total traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 7.4 percent on an increase of 4.9 percent in capacity (available seat miles).  Load factor increased 1.9 points to 84.8 percent.

Norwegian reports 11 percent passenger growth in February

A total of 2,330,006 passengers chose to fly with Norwegian in February, an increase of 239,663 passengers from the same period last year. The total traffic growth (RPK) increased by 32 percent and the capacity growth (ASK) increased by 35 percent. The load factor was 84.3 percent, down two percentage points.

“We are pleased with the continued growthin both leisure and business passengers in February, a month traditionally characterized by less demand. The global expansion continued with the strongest growth on routes between Europe and the U.S.,”said CEO of Norwegian, Bjørn Kjos.

Norwegian operated 98.9 percent of the scheduled flights in February, whereof 74.7percent departed on time. The on-time performance was influenced bywintryconditions in Europe.

Delta to bring Cleveland, Ohio a nonstop link to its Salt Lake City hub

Delta is linking Cleveland Hopkins International Airport with a nonstop flight beginning July 8 to its Salt Lake City hub, bringing customers direct access to the great leisure and business options along Utah’s capital region and many other great one-stop onward destinations.
Salt Lake City service marks the eighth Delta nonstop destination from Cleveland, bringing an increase of Delta peak-day departures to over 40 percent and seat levels by 100 percent in the last five years.
“We are thrilled that Delta Air Lines has chosen to add to their service offerings at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport with the launch of this service,” said Robert Kennedy, Airport Director. “Daily non-stop Salt Lake City service will also provide an opportunity for travellers to connect to additional destinations on the west coast through Delta’s Salt Lake City hub, opening up more opportunities for passengers throughout Northeast Ohio.”

Pratt & Whitney Celebrates Embraer E190-E2 Aircraft Certification from ANAC, FAA and EASA

On Monday the engine maker Pratt & Whitney and Brazillian aircraft company Embraer are celebrating a significant milestone as the E190-E2 aircraft receives Type Certification from three regulatory agencies, the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) in Brazil, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and from the European Aviation Safety Administration (EASA).  The aircraft is exclusively powered by the Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan™ (GTF) engine and is scheduled to enter into service with Widerøe Airlines in April.

Jet Midwest, Inc. Acquires Ex-Ural Airlines A321-200 Aircraft

Jet Midwest, Inc., an aviation parts provider, is proud to announce the purchase of an Airbus A321-200 aircraft.
The ex-Ural Airlines aircraft has entered the dismantle process in Kansas City, Missouri, and is expected for completion by the end of March. All inventory, including nacelles from the CFM56-5B engine, will be available for immediate sale.
Kevin Connelly, Vice President of Asset Management, said, "Jet Midwest, Inc. is pleased with this acquisition and is looking forward to fulfilling A321 material demand in the industry. We strive to meet our customer requirements and having this inventory promises our leadership in the business." Over the past six years, Jet Midwest, Inc. has dismantled over 100 commercial aircraft, including Boeing 757 and 767, Airbus A310, A320, A321, A330, and Fokker 100 aircraft and associated engines.

Hawaiian Airlines Announce Purchase of 10 787 Dreamliners

Boeing and Hawaiian Airlines recently announced that the carrier has selected the market-leading 787 Dreamliner as its flagship aeroplane for medium to long-haul flights. As part of the selection, Hawaiian intends to purchase 10 787-9 jets valued at $2.82 billion at list prices, however, it is understood that the airline from Honolulu is getting at 28.8% per aircraft discount from list prices. as the carrier also has purchase rights for 10 additional 787s. 

Farm to (Tray) Table Options Take Off on United Airlines' Spring Menu

Beginning on Thursday, United Airlines has expanded menu selections for the Snack Shop and Bistro on Board and created a brand new menu for customers flying from Canada to the U.S. Additionally, starting this summer, the exclusive vodka brand offered on all of the airline's flights worldwide will be Wheatley Vodka, a craft distilled vodka created by the same makers as the award-winning Buffalo Trace bourbon.
"We want every customer onboard to find something that catches their appetite and feel good about their purchase," said Charlean Gmunder, vice president, catering operations at United. "Offering natural, conscientious brands, like Think Jerky®, make our menu stand out and cater to a wider variety of customer tastes. We are excited to give our customers the opportunity to try new and exciting brands and menu selections."

Bombardier Global 7000 Aircraft Mock-up Heads to Singapore for Asia-Pacific Debut

Bombardier is thrilled to announce that a full-scale mock-up of its eagerly anticipated Global 7000 aircraft will be on display in Singapore offering guests a rare opportunity to experience the aircraft’s unmatched spaciousness and luxury first hand.

“We are extremely excited to introduce the Global 7000 aircraft to the Asian-Pacific market in such a tangible way,” said Khader Mattar, Vice President of Sales for the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific & China, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “There’s nothing like being able to see the exceptional interior features – like the four true living spaces and the full-size kitchen – that put this remarkable aircraft in a class of its own.”

Sikorsky Delivers Production Number 300 S-92® Helicopter to Era Group Inc.

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company delivered the 300th S-92® helicopter. Era Group Inc. signed for the aircraft, configured for offshore oil worker transportation, in a ceremony at the 2018 Helicopter Association International Heli-Expo.

This aircraft, assembled in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, will join Era Group's fleet of eight Sikorsky helicopters and enter service in March in the Gulf of Mexico.

Air Canada Named One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for Third Consecutive Year

Air Canada has been named one of Canada's Best Diversity employers for 2018, the third consecutive year the carrier has been awarded this distinction. In naming Air Canada, Mediacorp Canada Inc. cited among other things the airline's success forming partnerships to reach diverse communities. The award is based on Mediacorp's Canada's Top 100 Employers project, which also included Air Canada for the fifth consecutive year for 2018.

Jazz best for diversity

Chorus Aviation is proud to announce that Jazz Aviation has been named one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for the seventh consecutive year in an annual national employer survey by Mediacorp Canada Inc.

"We are very proud to be ranked as one of the Best Diversity Employers in Canada for the seventh year in a row," said Colin Copp, President, Jazz. "For Jazz, diversity is not a program. It is core to the makeup of our people and business. Facilitating inclusion by acknowledging the unique and diverse perspectives of all individuals creates one incredible team of employees – something we celebrate."
Canada's Best Diversity Employers is an annual competition that recognizes employers across Canada that have exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs. These include successful diversity initiatives in a variety of areas, including programs for employees from five groups: women; members of visible minorities; persons with disabilities; aboriginal peoples; and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered/transsexual (LGBT) people.
In recognizing Jazz with this award, the editors of Mediacorp praised the airline for the following initiatives:

Delta reports February performance

Delta Air Lines today reported operating performance for February 2018. The company carried 13.0 million passengers across its broad global network, a record for the month of February. 

Fiji Airways and Alaska Airlines Expand Partnership with Codeshare Agreement

Fiji Airways, Fiji's National Airline, and Alaska Airlines have expanded their current partnership by signing a codeshare agreement on flights from San Francisco to two popular US cities. The codeshare agreement enables Fiji Airways to place its "FJ" code on Alaska Airlines' flights from SFO to Seattle (SEA) and Portland (PDX), offering Fiji Airways guests seamless connections to these cities via San Francisco, and vice-versa for Alaska Airlines' guests. The codeshare flights will be available for sale from March 5th, 2018.

Both airlines have an existing frequent flyer partnership, where members of Alaska Airlines' Mileage Plan program earn and redeem miles for travel on "FJ" flight numbers.

Fly Leasing Limited announced this week that it has entered into a definitive agreement with AirAsia under which FLY will acquire 54 Airbus narrowbody aircraft and seven CFM engines on lease to AAB and its affiliates (the "AirAsia Group"), and one Airbus narrowbody aircraft on lease to a third-party airline.  In addition, FLY will acquire the option to purchase an additional 20 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, not subject to lease, which begin delivering from the manufacturer in 2019.

New Croatia service for S7 Airlines

Russian carrier S7 Airlines will introduce a new direct service from Pula, Croatia to St. Petersburg starting 27th May 2018 the airline has confirmed this week.
The Oneworld global airline alliance member will operate the service with an Airbus A319 with the flight departing from Pula at 10:10 local, arriving Pulkovo Airport at 14:20 local time. The return flights will depart at 07:05 and arrive at Pula Airport at 09:15. The service is currently scheduled to operate on Sunday's, however, there is potential for an additional day to be introduced should demand dictate it. 
"Passengers from St. Petersburg will enjoy direct flights to Pula, suitable both for beach holidays and those who prefer to make their trip special with excursions and active entertainments”, Igor Veretennikov, S7 Group Chief commercial officer, said.
S7 Airlines is expanding its route network from St. Petersburg’s Pulkovo airport to Western Europe, with new regular destinations including Alicante, Pisa, Copenhagen and Stockholm starting soon.

Updated requirements begin today for Delta passengers wanting to fly with animals

Delta's updated policy for those travelling with service and support animals begins today. The new requirements support Delta's top priority of ensuring safety for its customers, employees and trained service and support animals, while supporting the rights of customers with legitimate needs, such as disabled veterans, to travel with trained animals. The policy change follows an 84 percent increase in reported incidents involving service and support animals since 2016, including urination/defecation, biting and even a widely reported attack by a 70-pound dog. Delta carries approximately 700 service or support animals daily — nearly 250,000 annually. Putting this into perspective, Delta carries more than 180 million passengers annually. Customers have attempted to fly with comfort turkeys, gliding possums, snakes, spiders and more. Ignoring the true intent of existing rules governing the transport of service and support animals can be a disservice to customers who have real and documented needs.

Icelandair Celebrate First 737 MAX Airplane Delivery

This week Icelandair celebrated the delivery of the airline's first 737 MAX aeroplane the carrier has ordered to renew its fleet and enhance its trans-Atlantic operations.
The friendly Icelandic airline has chosen the MAX 737's to join its fleet of Boeing 757 and 767 jets in serving destinations throughout North America and Europe.
Icelandair placed an order for 16 737 MAXs back in 2013, including the MAX 8 and larger MAX 9 models. Both aeroplanes are said to offer exceptional performance with lower seat-mile costs and more range (up to 3,515 nautical miles or 6,510 kilometers) to open new routes profitably.

Island Express Air Grounded

 Transport Canada suspended Island Express Air's Air Operator Certificate. The suspension prohibits the company from providing commercial air services. The department took this action in the interest of public safety due to the airline's February 23, 2018, accident in Abbotsford, BC and its contraventions of the Canadian Aviation Regulations. 

In light of these threats to public safety, Transport Canada will not allow Island Express Air to resume its commercial air service until it proves it can keep its operations consistently compliant with aviation safety regulations. 

Embraer E190-E2 Granted Certification by ANAC, FAA and EASA

In a ceremony held at the Company's facilities in São José dos Campos earlier this week, Embraer received Type Certificate for the E190-E2, the first member of the E-Jets E2 family of commercial aircraft, from the Brazilian Civil Aviation Agency (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil – ANAC), the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency). It is the first time that an aircraft program with the level of complexity of the E2 receives a type certificate from three major worldwide certification authorities simultaneously.

Boeing and Aeromexico Celebrate Delivery of Airline's First 737 MAX

Boeing and Aeromexico celebrated the delivery of the first of up to 90 737 MAX aircraft for the airline yesterday.  Aeromexico is looking to refresh its fleet and expand its reach and has chosen the fuel-efficient and longer-range MAX jets to do this at rates 20% below list price. 

In 2012 Aeromexico placed an order for up to 90 MAX aeroplanes, mixed between the MAX 8 and the larger MAX 9 varieties. The two different models offer will give the airline the flexibility to fly between approximately 160 and 190 passengers on flights of about 3,550 nautical miles (6,570 kilometres). 

Mexico's global airline to open new routes 

with up to 90 new MAX jets

"We are very proud to be one of the first airlines in Latin America operating this aircraft, which allows us to provide operational efficiencies that translate into multiple benefits for our clients, both in terms of their experience on-board and the options they have to reach their destination," said Andrés Conesa, CEO of Aeromexico.

Aeromexico, the largest airline in Mexico, operates one of the most technologically-advanced fleets in the region. It is a leading operator of the 787 Dreamliner.

"We are honoured to expand our partnership with Aeromexico and welcome them to the 737 MAX family," said Ricardo Cavero, vice president, Latin America sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The 737 MAX will provide Aeroméxico with unmatched reliability, fuel efficiency and a premium onboard experience for its passengers."

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Delta Vacations continues European expansion with the addition of vacation packages to Portugal, France, Greece and Austria

An escape to some of Europe's most charming destinations is now viable with Delta Vacations. The official vacation provider for Delta Air Lines announced the addition of the Azores, Portugal; Bordeaux, France; Crete, Greece; and Salzburg, Austria to its portfolio. Travellers can now book vacation packages to these destinations. 

Cabin Bag Fire

A portable charger battery pack burst into flames in the overhead luggage compartment of a China Southern Airlines aircraft on Sunday 25th February afternoon while passengers were in the process of boarding.  

The fire caused a three-hour flight delay to flight CZ3539, which had been scheduled to depart Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport heading for Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport at around noon.

Which airline is adding extra capacity on key US routes from London Gatwick

 Norwegian is adding extra capacity on key US routes from London Gatwick
Norwegian, voted world’s best low-cost long-haul airline, is continuing its rapid growth at London Gatwick with the addition of over 150,000 extra seats for this summer on its long-haul network, following high demand on some of the airlines most popular routes to the US.
From the 25th March 2018 passengers will now be able to book an additional 10 weekly flights to Los Angeles, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Oakland and Boston, giving passengers even more choice and flexibility when travelling to the US. Additional flights now on sale are:

WOW air To Launch $149 Flight Deal From JFK And EWR To Europe This Spring

The super low low-cost long-haul Icelandic airline WOW air, is offering some super low fares for American's heading to Europe to help celebrate the carriers new New York JFK flight launching on 27th April. 
WOW says passengers can, for a limited time book flights from JFK and Newark EWR to Iceland for $99 and or $149 to fly from EWR to Amsterdam (AMS), Berlin (SXF) and Paris (CDG) and from JFK to London (STN), Paris (CDG) and Amsterdam (AMS).
Tickets are on sale now and offered for flights departing April through June 2018.
"We are excited by the success of our Newark Liberty International Airport partnership and are looking forward to offering New Yorkers more flight options with John F. Kennedy International Airport," said Skúli Mogensen, founder and CEO of WOW air. "As always, our goal is to make travel more affordable and accessible providing high-value to those looking to expand their horizons through travelling the world."

Top US airports for cancelled flights - 2017

New York's LaGuardia airport tops the 2017 chart of all the US airports, however, it isn't one to be celebrated, for the New York airport is the top of the percentage of cancelled flights. 

The United States of America top cancellation hotspots.  2017.

Rank	Airport	Total flights	Canceled	Percentage
1	New York, NY: LaGuardia	93,326	3018	3.23
2	Houston, TX: George Bush Intercontinental/Houston	129,271	3529	2.73
3	Fort Lauderdale, FL: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International	90,078	2429	2.7
4	Newark, NJ: Newark Liberty International	115,968	2982	2.57
5	New York, NY: John F. Kennedy International	94,454	2076	2.2
6	Boston, MA: Logan International	125,456	2665	2.12
7	Washington, DC: Ronald Reagan Washington National	74,408	1488	2
8	Orlando, FL: Orlando International	131,998	2606	1.97
9	San Francisco, CA: San Francisco International	174,631	3299	1.89
10	Baltimore, MD: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall	101,015	1730	1.71
11	Philadelphia, PA: Philadelphia International	73,194	1197	1.64
12	Atlanta, GA: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International	364,655	5419	1.49
13	Chicago, IL: Chicago Midway International	87,203	1238	1.42
14	Chicago, IL: Chicago O'Hare International	266,460	3719	1.4
15	San Diego, CA: San Diego International	84,056	997	1.19
16	Charlotte, NC: Charlotte Douglas International	113,095	1270	1.12
17	Dallas/Fort Worth, TX: Dallas/Fort Worth International	181,208	1868	1.03
18	Los Angeles, CA: Los Angeles International	214,297	2107	0.98
19	Detroit, MI: Detroit Metro Wayne County	126,609	1196	0.94
20	Las Vegas, NV: McCarran International	151,720	1367	0.9
21	Denver, CO: Denver International	223,165	1592	0.71
22	Seattle, WA: Seattle/Tacoma International	137,176	833	0.61
23	Minneapolis, MN: Minneapolis-St Paul International	134,591	767	0.57
24	Phoenix, AZ: Phoenix Sky Harbor International	154,508	870	0.56
25	Salt Lake City, UT: Salt Lake City International	111,912	448	0.4

Data Source: The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) tracks the on-time performance of domestic flights operated by large air carriers.  

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Ryanair to drop almost all routes from Glasgow and more strikes loom

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The low-fare high fee airline Ryanair has confirmed it will almost completely cease operations from Glasgow Airport. The airline which also operates out of Edinburgh, Prestwick and Aberdeen will cut the number of routes out of Glasgow from 23 to just three which will force more than 300 people to lose their jobs.
Chief commercial officer David O'Brien blamed the change on the cost of air passenger duty and said Glasgow "simply could not bear the burden". He also said it had to do with Brexit.
Glasgow Airport said it was "bitterly disappointed" by Ryanair's decision and the spokesperson said there was "no doubt" that the failure to replace air passenger duty (APD) with a cheaper air departure tax (ADT) in Scotland was behind the move. "We are bitterly disappointed at this decision by Ryanair which is not only damaging for Glasgow and wider Scottish connectivity, it will impact approximately 100 jobs locally." the spokesperson said, adding, "This is a result of the airline's review of its single aircraft bases. However, we have been left in no doubt it is also a consequence of the Scottish government's inability to introduce its proposed 50% cut in air departure tax.
"Despite clear and repeated warnings from both airports and airlines about the potential impact of this policy not being implemented, we are now faced with a stark scenario that includes the loss of 20 services and a significant number of jobs."