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Budget Airlines Complete $1.5B Merger That Could Reshape Northeast Travel
Allegiant Air has finalized its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines in a major deal that unites two budget carriers that offer flights nationwide. The airlines announced the completed merger in a news release on Wednesday, May 13. The move expands Allegiant's footprint to more than 650 routes across nearly 175 cities. According to Allegiant, the combined company will serve about 22 million customers a year and offer more vacation destinations across the US and internationally. "Today marks a defining moment in Allegiant's history as we officially join forces with Sun Country to create…
Windsor, CT
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'Inexplicable': Avelo Airlines To End Service To Bradley Airport
Avelo Airlines is ending its service from Bradley International Airport, cutting the state’s only nonstop route to Jamaica. The Connecticut Airport Authority said Avelo will end flights from the Windsor Locks airport sometime in January. The authority called the move “disappointing and surprising.” “The CAA is disappointed and surprised to learn of Avelo’s decision to pull out of Bradley International Airport (BDL), particularly its decision to cancel the state’s only nonstop service to Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ),” the authority said. “The CAA is especially disappointed on behalf of the com…
Stamford, CT
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Covid-
19: US Extends Airplane Mask Mandate
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that it will be extending its national COVID-19 face mask requirements inside public transportation hubs and vehicles. The TSA announced on Thursday, March 10 that it will be extending its mask requirement for airports, planes, buses, and rail systems through Monday, April 18, effectively covering most schools’ scheduled spring break holidays. Previously, the mandate was scheduled to expire on Friday, March 18. This is the third time the TSA extended its mask requirements. “During that time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prev…
