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American Airlines looks to end Havana-Charlotte route

American Airlines looks to end Havana-Charlotte routeThe carrier has asked for permission to add a Miami-Havana frequency in its place, but current federal regulations do not allow...

Primera Air ceases operations

Primera Air ceases operationsThe carrier, which offered budget fares between Europe and the U.S., filed for bankruptcy protection.

A young pilot in the cockpit.

Regional airlines, hit by pilot shortage, seek exceptions to 1,500-hour ruleBuoyed by remarks from acting FAA administrator Dan Elwell, industry officials left the Regional Airline Association Annual...

Regional Airline Association's Faye Malarkey Black

Regional Airline Association's Faye Malarkey BlackThe president of the association discusses industry trends and solving the pilot shortage.

JAL to fly Seattle-Tokyo routeThe route is part of the joint venture between the Japanese carrier and American Airlines.

Delta flying to Hawaii from DetroitThe route will be the lone service between Honolulu and the Motor City.

Travel Weekly's Robert Silk (left) and Seth Miller of PaxEx.Aero try out Molon Labe's staggered seats.

Airplane seat maker gives middle passenger more elbow roomMolon Labe seats are unique in the industry because of their staggered design. And the company has made its first sale.

Regional Airline Association president Faye Malarkey Black (right) interviewed FAA acting administrator Dan Elwell at the RAA conference.

FAA chief defends agency's modus operandiOn Tuesday at the Regional Airline Association's conference, FAA acting administrator Dan Elwell addressed recent allegations...

Bombardier's new regional jets are roomier throughout

Bombardier's new regional jets are roomier throughoutAmong the features are larger overhead bins, a larger first-class lavatory and a wider entrance area than previous iterations...

Congress mandates airline seat regulation in FAA bill

Congress mandates airline seat regulation in FAA billThe Department of Transportation would be required to set minimum standards for seat widths and the space between rows on...