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Alaska Airlines warns its customers to expect delays at impacted airports due to FAA ATC controller layoffs starting today

Alaska Airlines (Seattle/Tacoma), along with many other U.S. airlines, are now warning their passengers that there may be significant ATC delays starting today due to planned cutbacks of FAA controllers due to the sequestration budget cuts. The airline issued this statement:

In response to sequestration budget cuts, Alaska Airlines is recommending that customers check the status of their flight before leaving for the airport and allow additional time to check in when traveling to or from Chicago O’Hare, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood, Los Angeles, Newark, San Diego and San Francisco. The Federal Aviation Administration plans to furlough air traffic controllers starting Sunday (April 21), which the agency predicts could cause extensive ground delays ranging from 50 minutes to two hours and a reduction in flight arrivals of 30 to 40 percent at certain airports.

Alaska Airlines does not intend to pre-cancel any flights. The carrier is recommending that customers arrive at the airport two hours before departure for domestic flights and three hours before departure for international flights. Connection time between flights, especially when arriving from Mexico or Canada, may be challenging as travelers will need to clear customs and immigration. Travelers booking future flights are encouraged to allow adequate connection times in case air traffic delays continue.

“While we hope the impact of these FAA furloughs does not cause massive flight delays across the country, it is with an abundance of care for our customers that we caution them—especially travelers flying to or from Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco where we have several daily flights,” Alaska Airlines Chief Operating Officer Ben Minicucci said.

Minicucci said the airline has contingency plans in place to divert flights and shuttle passengers to and from nearby airports should widespread delays occur. The airline will allow passengers who miss flights to rebook their travel when space is available, with no increase in fare or change fee.

While the FAA says ground delays are expected to impact six airports Alaska Airlines serves, rolling delays could affect the carrier’s entire 95-city operation and cause crew scheduling issues that would force the cancellation of dozens of flights.

The airline is encouraging the public to share their feedback about the FAA’s staffing cutbacks at www.dontgroundamerica.com.

Alaska Airlines operates more than 800 flights a day including an average of:

38 daily roundtrip flights to/from Los Angeles
20 daily roundtrip flights to/from San Diego
16 daily roundtrip flights to/from San Francisco
5 daily roundtrip flights to/from Chicago O’Hare
2 daily roundtrip flights to/from Newark
1 daily roundtrip flight to/from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood

Airlines are seeking court action to stop the FAA furloughs. Please see the report by Reuters: CLICK HERE

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Copyright Photo: Michael B. Ing. Boeing 737-990 WL N318AS (msn 30018) in the Spirit of Disneyland II departs from Anchorage International Airport.

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Turkish Airlines to finalize an order for 40 737 MAX 8s, 10 MAX 9s and 20 737-800s

Turkish Airlines (Istanbul) has committed to order 40 737 MAX 8s, 10 737 MAX 9s and 20 additional Next-Generation 737-800 airplanes, valued at $6.9 billion at list prices. The agreement also includes options for an additional 25 737 MAX 8s.

Boeing looks forward to working with Turkish Airlines to finalize the order.

Copyright Photo: SM Fitzwilliams Collection. Turkish Airlines is one of the world’s fastest growing airlines. To celebrate its 200th aircraft, the airline painted this special livery. The airline also serves more countries than any other airline in the world. Boeing 737-9F2 ER WL TC-JYI (msn 40985) lands at Dublin in the special scheme.

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Airbus is ready to snatch a major Boeing customer: Lion Air

Lion Air (Jakarta) is reportedly ready to sign a major order with Airbus for narrow body A320 Family aircraft in a high-profile ceremony today in Paris. Lion Air is a staunch Boeing customer and has over 300 Boeing 737-800, 737-900ER and 737 MAX 9 aircraft on order for the fast-growing Asian market.

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Copyright Photo: Joe G. Walker. Boeing 737-9GP ER WL PK-LJJ (msn 37289) turns off the runway after a test flight at Seattle (Boeing Field).

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Boeing 737 breaks single-year record for orders and deliveries

Boeing (Chicago) reached a record for year-to-date 737 deliveries with yesterday’s delivery of the 377th Next-Generation 737. The delivery of the airplane, a 737-900 ER (Extended Range) with Boeing Sky Interior for United Airlines (Chicago), topped the previous record of 376 deliveries set in 2010.

In October, the 737 also broke its own record for net orders in a single year when it topped the 2007 record of 846 orders. Net year-to-date orders for the Next-Generation 737 and 737 MAX total 1,031 airplanes. This also is the first time in the single-aisle jetliner’s history that it has logged more than 1,000 orders in a single year.

In other news for United Airlines, United delivered its best monthly on-time performance for 2012 in November – despite the continued impact of Superstorm Sandy and the Nor’easter that followed – with 85.5 percent of domestic flights and 81.2 percent of international flights arriving within 14 minutes of the scheduled arrival time.

The airline is awarding eligible employees a $100 bonus to recognize this performance. United pays eligible employees $50 each month that domestic or international flights arrive on time at least 80 percent of the time and $100 if the company exceeds both on-time goals.

During the 10-day Thanksgiving travel period between Friday, Nov. 16, and Sunday, Nov. 25, 88.3 percent of United’s flights arrived on time, the second-highest performance over the past five years and 5.5 points better than in 2011, despite higher year-over-year load factors.

On Thanksgiving Day, 95.4 percent of United flights arrived on time, the second best single day since Jan. 1, 2008.

The United Express carriers also delivered their best monthly performance for 2012 in November, with 80.1 percent of United’s regional flights arriving on time.

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Lion Air celebrates its 70th Boeing Next-Generation 737 with a new logojet

Lion Air (Jakarta) is celebrating the hand over and acceptance of its 70th Boeing Next-Generation 737 with a new logojet.

Copyright Photo: Ivan K Nishimura. The pictured Boeing 737-9GP ER registered as PK-LJZ (msn 37296) was handed over to the Indonesian carrier on August 9 and is pictured passing through Honolulu on the same day.

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United Airlines orders 150 new Boeing 737-900 ER and 737 MAX 9 aircraft

United Continental Holdings, Inc. (Chicago) and its wholly owned subsidiary, United Air Lines, Inc. (United Airlines) (Chicago), today announced an order to purchase 150 narrow body Boeing 737 aircraft. Under the new agreement, United will purchase 100 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft and 50 Boeing 737-900 ER aircraft for delivery between 2013 and 2022. These new aircraft will allow United to replace older, less-efficient aircraft to reduce fuel and operating costs, enhance the customer experience and maximize network opportunities. In addition, United is the North American launch customer for the 737 MAX 9, continuing its long tradition of launching new programs such as the 767, 777 and 787.

United will begin taking delivery of 100 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft in 2018. Boeing’s newest family of airplanes will deliver a significant improvement in fuel efficiency in the single-aisle aircraft market. The 737 MAX 9 will be powered by the new CFM International LEAP-1B engine. The 737 MAX 9 is expected to achieve fuel burn and CO2 emission reductions of up to 13 percent compared to current 737 aircraft. United’s 737 MAX fleet will feature the customer-pleasing Boeing Sky Interior, which creates a greater sense of space in the cabin and features an energy-efficient LED lighting system with different lighting and color schemes, a quieter cabin with improved ventilation, and larger overhead bins that accommodate additional carry-on bags.

United also plans to purchase 50 additional Boeing 737-900 ER aircraft with deliveries beginning in late 2013. These next-generation models will be used primarily to replace older, less-efficient Boeing 757-200 aircraft that are flown domestically and are expected to burn up to 15 percent less fuel per seat than the aircraft they replace. CFM56-7B engines will power the aircraft. United was the North American launch customer for the 737-900 ER when its predecessor placed its first order in 2006 and currently operates a fleet of 43 737-900 ER aircraft.

The new 737-900 ER will also feature the Boeing Sky Interior, which has been included on United’s 737-900 ER aircraft since United became the first U.S. airline to operate 737-900 ER aircraft with the new interior in 2011.

This order solidifies United’s well-balanced order book with 272 new aircraft deliveries anticipated through 2022, including 50 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and 25 Airbus A350 XWBs. United will be the first North American carrier to take delivery of the 787 Dreamliner, a revolutionary airplane that will provide customers a superior travel experience while reducing fuel and operating costs by up to 20 percent, with the first delivery scheduled in late September.

Top Copyright Photo: Nick Dean. Boeing 737-924 ER N36444 prepares to depart from Seattle (Boeing Field).

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United’s CEO Jeff Smisek won’t oppose a possible American-US Airways merger

United Airlines‘ (Chicago) CEO Jeff Smisek will not oppose a possible merger between American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth) and US Airways (Phoenix) according to this report by Bloomberg Businessweek.

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