Is the sun about to set on Sun Country?
Sun Country Airlines is in trouble. Its former chairman resigned and was arrested last week. Now it says it might shut down by Dec. 1. In a letter sent to employees, John Fredericksen, the airline’s general counsel, called the airline’s situation a “serious financial crisis.”
United’s rollercoaster stock ride makes you wonder about the future
Yesterday’s rollercoaster ride for United Airlines’ stock makes you wonder about the airline industry’s future — and United’s future, in particular.
Shaking the airline bankruptcy blues
America’s airline industry after having all the legacy carriers except American Airlines visit the bankruptcy courts is predicted to be headed back to the bankruptcy trough if oil prices don’t keep dropping.
Don’t hate the airlines — pity them
Don’t you feel just a bit sorry for the airline industry? You should, says airline insider James Wysong. Here’s why.
Who will be first to file? An airline bankruptcy oddsmaker
As the airline industry braces for the worst year in the history of modern aviation, it’s time to ask which of the major airlines will be the first to run to bankruptcy court. Airline deathwatches may be amusing, but let’s be honest — do you think the federal government will let a big airline die? Nah.
Surviving airline turbulence: 10 tips from a crewmember
The airline industry is a bit chaotic these days with oil selling for well over $100 a barrel, big mergers in the works, and airlines like ATA and Skybus folding. Who’s next — and how do you protect yourself? James Wysong has the answers.
Saturday night stay, coming back?
United Airlines in its zeal to surreptitiously squeeze more money from its passengers is either forecasting a post-merger concern or making a last gasp before a coming bankruptcy.
United begins bankruptcy sqeals
After failing to interest Continental Airlines in a proposed merger, United Airlines is now in search for the perfect partner, squealing something like, “We’ll do what it takes to survive.”
Frontier ends service on 6 routes
Frontier Airlines announced Wednesday that it would end a regional jet agreement with Republic Airways and eliminate service to five cities as part of its restructuring plan.
Is United Airlines the next bankruptcy?
After the dismal financial performance by United Airlines last quarter, I’m sure questions about the airline’s viability in the-not-so-long-term are swirling in airline circles.