Indian LCC SpiceJet has launched services connecting New Delhi with Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) in the UAE, as part of the airline’s expansion program.

Troubled long-haul LCC Norwegian Air Shuttle will seek a five-month protection period for restructuring at a Dec. 7 court hearing as part of the examinership proceedings it initiated in November.  

Mesa Airlines secured a new contract with American Airlines to operate 40 Bombardier CRJ-900s under the American Eagle regional brand through 2025. 

Viva Air is gearing up for further expansion in the Latin American market with the potential launch of a third airline, as well as the broadening of its Colombian domestic and international route network. 

Joining the oneworld alliance became necessary for Alaska Airlines, which long took pride in its independence, to give its customers access to the kind of network scale that matches competitors’ offerings in major markets such as Seattle (SEA) and Los Angeles (LAX), according to CEO Brad Tilden. 

Latvian carrier airBaltic is exploring the potential of adding new medium and long-haul routes as the airline reshapes its network in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Russian airline Aeroflot’s net loss for the 2020 third quarter (Q3) narrowed to RUB21.1 billion ($277 million), compared with RUB35.8 billion in the second quarter, helped by demand from its domestic network.

Brussels Airlines is being further integrated into parent Lufthansa Group and the Belgian flag-carrier expects to play a more important role in Lufthansa’s hub system.