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Largest six US airlines would have to pay back about a third of the payroll assistance they will receive in COVID-19 rescue.

The revision helps carriers with seasonal demand profiles seeking government aid during COVID-19 pandemic.

A trade group representing leisure airlines and ULCCs said the U.S. Government’s proposed “continuation of service” obligation for carriers receiving federal aid unfairly discriminates against airlines with seasonal demand profiles.

Delta reduces systemwide capacity by 70%, United by 60%.

The ULCC will base two aircraft at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport near Charlotte starting Oct. 7.

The carrier will also start ABE-Chicago Midway flights in May.

Houston-based startup founded by United Airlines’ former CFO expects to launch in the second half of the year, targeting secondary airports.

Allegiant Air is adding nine new nonstop seasonal routes to its summer schedule, including three from its home hub in Las Vegas.

Most additions are on noncompetitive city pairs.

Allegiant Air is on track to operate a fleet of 105 Airbus A320 series aircraft by the end of 2020, the company confirmed Jan. 29 on its fourth quarter (Q4) earnings call.

This week: Hawaiian and JAL expand planned JV; Austrian Airlines adds Boston; Allegiant to open 20th base; and JetBlue to introduce basic economy fare.

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, JetBlue, Spirit and a host of other carriers are taking part.

This week: Allegiant Air to open base at Grand Rapids; KLM and Atlantic Airways to codeshare; record year for Budapest; and VINCI to invest in Lisbon airports.

How is the LCC market shaping up in the Americas? We look at some of the key data.

This week we profile TakeOff 2018 attendee Allegiant Air, the US low-cost airline that operates scheduled and charter flights.

This week: Royal Brunei to launch London non-stop; Allegiant takes delivery of first US-assembled A320; Aeromexico explains Barcelona cancellation and more.

As passenger numbers at Pittsburgh International Airport continue to rise, chief executive Christina Cassotis outlines how the airport is successfully transitioning from a hub to focus on point-to-point traffic.

The announcement late last month by American Airlines that it is to significantly grow capacity into Evansville Regional Airport in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, highlights the successful (and essential) role that connectivity plays in supporting smaller airports across the United States of America and the world.

Allegiant Air’s low-cost business model has allowed it to grow from one aircraft and one route 16 years ago, to offering access to low-cost, non-stop travel over 100 communities nationwide, more than any other domestic low-cost carrier. The airline operation is complement by the Allegiant Travel proposition that offers holiday packages alongside the flight options.

American low-cost airline, Allegiant Airlines has announced four new routes from Fort Lauderdale due to commence from October 2015.

Allegiant Air will introduce flights between New Orleans and Cincinnati’s Northern Kentucky International Airport from February 4, 2015 and Rickenbacker International Airport in Columbus, Indianapolis International Airport and Orlando’s Sanford International Airport from February 5, 2015.

The UK is considering a parallel visa processing system along with Schengen states for Chinese tourists, the head of VisitBritain said during a

The US shutdown should be resolved within a week, with attractions and national parks reopening soon, the head of the US Travel Association (USTA)