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Alaska Airlines drops transcons from Dulles amid concerns about DC economy

Alaska Airlines drops transcons from Dulles amid concerns about DC economy

The Washington Business Journal reports Alaska Airlines will end nonstop service between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and two of its major West Coast destinations—Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO)—as of 19 August, citing a decline in government-related travel and broader economic uncertainty. United, with hubs at

Horizon cutting-room links: Friday, 11 April 2025

Horizon cutting-room links: Friday, 11 April 2025

← Back to Home Since Wednesday, the Horizon has covered layoffs at GSA TTS while GSA issues guidance to agencies to facilitate acquisition consolidation. The Army is tightening helicopter flight protocols after the deadly crash with an American commuter jet, as the F-35 JPO breaks down the fighter’s projected $2.

Singapore Changi named world’s best airport, has best washrooms

Singapore Changi named world’s best airport, has best washrooms

Singapore’s Changi Airport has once again claimed the title of world’s best airport for 2025 by Skytrax World Airport Awards. This marks the thirteenth time Changi has secured the top spot; beyond the usual terminals, Changi offers travelers an experience: a ten-story mall (Jewel), the world’s tallest

Horizon cutting-room links: Monday, 7 April 2025

Horizon cutting-room links: Monday, 7 April 2025

“House GOP leaders vow to push forward with budget vote,” Politico House Republican leaders are determined to push through a revised Senate budget plan this week despite significant opposition from fiscal conservatives, who warn that the measure may fail if brought to a vote. Several hard-right members, including Rep. Chip

Ryanair's interest in COMAC C919 signals potential shift in aviation market dynamics

Ryanair's interest in COMAC C919 signals potential shift in aviation market dynamics

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has expressed interest in purchasing China's COMAC C919 aircraft, provided the price is sufficiently competitive, reports Skift. O'Leary stated, "The Chinese are basically building a fucking A320. So if it was cheap enough—10 or 20 percent cheaper than

Alaska Air to launch Seattle–Seoul service, taking on Korean Air and Delta

Alaska Air to launch Seattle–Seoul service, taking on Korean Air and Delta

Alaska Air Group is advancing its global ambitions, announcing a new Seattle–Seoul Incheon route set to begin in September 2025, as flagged by *One Mile at a Time.* This expansion follows the carrier’s takeover of Hawaiian Airlines and the decision to turn Seattle-Tacoma International Airport into a global

Trump nominates Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford to lead FAA amid safety challenges

Trump nominates Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford to lead FAA amid safety challenges

President Donald Trump has nominated Bryan Bedford, CEO of Republic Airways, to serve as the next administrator of the FAA. This nomination comes in the wake of a recent midair collision near DCA with sixty-seven fatalities, the first fatal U.S. airline crash in nearly two decades. Bedford brings over