Avelo Airlines adds 3 new cities in 13-route expansion

Avelo Airlines is growing its footprint with three new cities announced Tuesday as part of a broader 13-route expansion. The budget carrier will add two new domestic airports — New York’s Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) and Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) near Grand Rapids — as well as a new international airport…

What we know about the shocking changes from Southwest — and what you should do now

It’s a tough news day for Southwest Airlines loyalists. We thought the worst was over when Southwest announced an end to its open-seating policy last summer, but we were wrong — Southwest has now announced an end to its beloved free-checked-bags policy. The announcement also includes other changes, such as a new “Basic” fare option,…

Southwest bag fees: ‘Slaying of the sacred cow,’ says United CEO

Southwest Airlines’ plan to start charging for checked bags may not only be good for its bottom line but also for other carriers, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said. “It’s the slaying of the sacred cow,” Kirby said at a J.P. Morgan investor conference on Tuesday, hours after Southwest unveiled the new fees. He added…