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• Daniel Martinez Garbuno
Alaska Group is considering a return of Hawaiian Airlines service to South Korea. The available report does not specify which route, when service might resume or what decision the group has made.
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The U.S. virtual carrier start-up plans to begin service on Oct. 20, 2026, between Miami Opa-Locka and Caracas Simón Bolívar. Flights are to be operated using a wet-leased, 16-seat Embraer E135, with seats sold individually.
Alaska Group is considering a return of Hawaiian Airlines service to South Korea. The available report does not specify which route, when service might resume or what decision the group has made.
Asiana Airlines is facing a US discrimination lawsuit seeking $1.8 billion, according to the report. The available information does not specify the plaintiff, the allegations or the stage of the case, leaving the legal and potential operational implications unclear.
LATAM Airlines Group says energy costs may remain high even if tensions in the Middle East subside, prompting the carrier to expect slower capacity growth. The warning highlights how fuel-price exposure can constrain airline expansion even as geopolitical pressure eases.
The Tourism Association of Sarajevo Canton is inviting airlines to apply for subsidies for services at Sarajevo in 2027. Applications are due by Nov. 12, 2026, and the incentives include support for establishing an airline base.
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More than one-third of flights from Saudi Arabia were canceled or did not operate on Monday as attacks by Iran-aligned Houthi rebels continued, aviation analytics company Cirium said. The disruption coincided with postponements of high-profile events, underscoring the operational effects of regional security threats on air travel.
SeaPort Air, a small Part 135 commuter airline operating from Portland International Airport, is pitching its PDX-BFI service on two advantages: more competitive fares and time saved on the trip. The offering highlights how a smaller operator can compete for travelers on a short regional route.
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