Aero Crew News

09/23/2025

The Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA) commended the U.S. House of Representatives today for passing the Mental Health in Aviation Act (H.R. 2591). Introduced by Representatives Sean Casten (D-IL) and Pete Stauber (R-MN) and supported by Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), this bipartisan legislation supports aviation safety and increases access to mental health resources for aviation professionals.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA) commended the U.S. House of Representatives today for passing the Mental Health in Aviation Act (H.R. 2591). Introduced by Representatives Sean Casten (D-IL) and Pete Stauber (R-MN) and supported by Transportation & Infrastructure Comm...

09/23/2025

ALPA Update:

Capt. Jason Ambrosi, president of ALPA, announced strong support for the bipartisan No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act, including pilots.

This bipartisan legislation represents meaningful tax relief for hardworking Americans. Under this bipartisan expansion, the above-the-line tax deduction for overtime will be extended to all workers. Pilots who work beyond scheduled hours of duty or beyond a monthly maximum will also be able to deduct this overtime work from their taxes. ALPA is proud to support this bill and is calling for swift passage of this pro-worker legislation.

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09/23/2025

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09/22/2025

JetBlue announced another major expansion of its service at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), cementing its position as the airport’s number one airline with the most departures this winter with a peak of 113 per day.

09/22/2025

BREAKING

Spirit Airlines Announces Flight Attendant Furloughs

Spirit Airlines has announced it will furlough approximately 1,800 Flight Attendants, effective December 1. The airline cited the need for restructuring to ensure a "sustainable future." This news follows a separate furlough notice for the airline's pilot group, effective November 1. According to an internal message, the airline is in ongoing discussions with the pilot's union (ALPA) to find cost-saving solutions.

09/19/2025

JetBlue Update:

JetBlue celebrated a significant milestone in its 25-year history: the final revenue flight of its Embraer E190 (E190) aircraft, marking the official retirement of the aircraft from JetBlue’s fleet.

NEW YORK & BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– JetBlue celebrated a significant milestone in its 25-year history: the final revenue flight of its Embraer E190 (E190) aircraft, marking the official retirement of the aircraft from JetBlue’s fleet. As the airline bids farewell to the aircraft that helped pro...

09/18/2025

Hawaiian Update:

Hawaiian Airlines announced that CEO Joe Sprague will retire on October 29, 2025, and will be succeeded by Diana Birkett Rakow, currently senior vice president of public affairs and sustainability at Alaska Airlines. Rakow will become Hawaiian’s first female CEO, continuing to report to Alaska Air Group CEO Ben Minicucci as the two airlines move toward a single operating certificate. She will oversee Hawaiian

09/17/2025

Frontier Update:

Frontier Airlines is ramping back up their hiring and officially opened their hiring window for First Officers this morning at 9 AM. They are planning on new hire classes well into 2026. To learn more about Frontier Airlines visit https://aerocrewnews.com/the-grid/frontier-airlines/

09/17/2025

On December 18, 2024, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced its intent to stay the implementation of a new policy that would affect hundreds of airmen who hold valid medical certificates and are pursuing renewal, as well as airmen without valid medicals who are pursuing their certifications.

Editor’s Note: I believe it is vital that everyone read the last paragraph of Mr. Bulow’s article, so acting within my editorial discretion, I place it here, too: In light of the FAA’s de facto implementation of the Initial Denial Policy, airmen should take extra care to ensure their applicati...

09/17/2025

BREAKING

ACN has received a copy of an email addressed to the MEC Chairman of Spirit Airlines stating, “Spirit must achieve significant cost savings across the organization, including labor costs, to secure the Company's future. This includes approximately $100 million in annual cost savings within our collective agreement with ALPA.” This comes after awarding millions in one-time retention bonuses to the CEO and other executives in August. Spirit filed for bankruptcy for the second time this year just after awarding these bonuses.

09/16/2025

Southwest Update:

Reuters is reporting Southwest Airlines is considering long-haul flights to Europe and adding premium airport lounges. To support this shift, it will end free checked bags, roll out a basic-economy fare, and switch to assigned seating in January, a big change from its open-seating tradition. These moves aim to lift profits and compete more directly with full-service carriers.

There is speculation that Southwest is also considering parting with its single-aircraft-type business model to acquire widebody aircraft, though Southwest will more likely pursue this expansion with its current fleet.

09/15/2025

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