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American Airlines Corporate Office

American Airlines was created from a conglomeration of 82 small airlines in 1930 and was the common brand used by a number of independent carriers for a time.

American originally stayed afloat through carrying U.S. Mail.

By 1933 American had a network serving 72 cities.

After World War II American acquired American Export Airlines, renaming it American Overseas Airways, and serving Europe.

American has shown its dedication to innovation over time, hiring the first female pilot in 1973 and was among the first to use a computer reservation system and a frequent flyer program.

Today American is a major U.S. airline with an extensive route network, offering flights to North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean.

The airline operates an average of 6,700 flights per day to approximately 350 destinations in 59 countries.

American Airlines is #121 on the Fortune 500, has 118,500 employees, and had $40.990 billion in revenue in 2015.

American Airlines

American Airlines was created from a conglomeration of 82 small airlines in 1930 and was the common brand used by a number of independent carriers for a time.

American originally stayed afloat through carrying U.S. Mail.

By 1933 American had a network serving 72 cities.

History

After World War II American acquired American Export Airlines, renaming it American Overseas Airways, and serving Europe.

American has shown its dedication to innovation over time, hiring the first female pilot in 1973 and was among the first to use a computer reservation system and a frequent flyer program.

Today American is a major U.S. airline with an extensive route network, offering flights to North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean.

The airline operates an average of 6,700 flights per day to approximately 350 destinations in 59 countries.

American Airlines is #121 on the Fortune 500, has 118,500 employees, and had $40.990 billion in revenue in 2015.

Alaska Airlines Corporate Office

Alaska Airlines traces its roots to McGee Airways which was founded by Linious McGee in 1932 in Anchorage, Alaska.

Two years later, McGee sold his airline to Star Air Service for $50,000.

After World War II the airline expanded its charter service, and in 1948 the company was the world’s largest charter carrier.

The airline has steadily expanded since then, adding routes and jets until becoming the seventh-largest US airline today.

Alaska Airlines’ hub is Seattle-Tacoma airport and has service in the contiguous United States, Canada, Mexico, and four Hawaiian islands. The airline also has codeshare agreements with some members of Oneworld and SkyTeam.

In late April 2020, BP donated jet fuel to both FedEx and Alaska Airlines to transport critical equipment to places that desperately need medical equipment.

In early April 2020, the company drastically cut back on flights planned for April and May, due to the coronavirus crisis.

As of May 1st, 2020, all flight attendants must wear protective gloves and face masks while on duty. The company will offer masks to their customers on the plane and at ticket counters and gates.

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines traces its roots to McGee Airways which was founded by Linious McGee in 1932 in Anchorage, Alaska.

Two years later, McGee sold his airline to Star Air Service for $50,000.

After World War II the airline expanded its charter service, and in 1948 the company was the world’s largest charter carrier.

History

The airline has steadily expanded since then, adding routes and jets until becoming the seventh-largest US airline today.

Alaska Airlines’ hub is Seattle-Tacoma airport and has service in the contiguous United States, Canada, Mexico, and four Hawaiian islands. The airline also has codeshare agreements with some members of Oneworld and SkyTeam.

In late April 2020, BP donated jet fuel to both FedEx and Alaska Airlines to transport critical equipment to places that desperately need medical equipment.

In early April 2020, the company drastically cut back on flights planned for April and May, due to the coronavirus crisis.

As of May 1st, 2020, all flight attendants must wear protective gloves and face masks while on duty. The company will offer masks to their customers on the plane and at ticket counters and gates.

Spirit Airlines Corporate Office

The company was founded as Clipper Trucking Company in 1964. The company expanded to have airline service when it opened Charter One in 1992, a Detroit-based charter tour service operator that offered travel package to destinations such as Atlantic City, Las Vegas, and the Bahamas.

In 1992 Charter One brought jet equipment into its fleet and changed its name to Spirit Airlines.

From 1993 to 1998 Spirit expanded to have routes to Florida, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Los Angeles, and New York.

In 2007 Spirit rebranded to become a ultra low-cost carrier (ULCC), charging for checked bags and drinks.

Today Spirit trades publicly on the NASDAQ under the symbol SAVE and serves 50 destinations with 40 aircraft. Spirit has 3,619 employees and had $1.65 billion in revenue in 2013.

 

Spirit Airlines

The company was founded as Clipper Trucking Company in 1964. The company expanded to have airline service when it opened Charter One in 1992, a Detroit-based charter tour service operator that offered travel package to destinations such as Atlantic City, Las Vegas, and the Bahamas.

In 1992 Charter One brought jet equipment into its fleet and changed its name to Spirit Airlines.

From 1993 to 1998 Spirit expanded to have routes to Florida, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Los Angeles, and New York.

History

In 2007 Spirit rebranded to become a ultra low-cost carrier (ULCC), charging for checked bags and drinks.

Today Spirit trades publicly on the NASDAQ under the symbol SAVE and serves 50 destinations with 40 aircraft. Spirit has 3,619 employees and had $1.65 billion in revenue in 2013.

 

JetBlue Corporate Office

David Neeleman founded JetBlue on 1999 under the name NewAir. Neeleman, along with several of the original executives of JetBlue, were former Southwest Airlines Employees.

JetBlue follows Southwest’s low-cost model, but has sought to distinguish itself by having first-class amenities for every traveler such as personal televisions for every seat and Satellite radio.

The airline grew quickly and profitably; JetBlue was one of the only airlines that showed a profit after the downturn in travel after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Major airlines such as Delta and United Airlines started rival mini-carriers but these have now been disbanded and absorbed by their parent airlines.

JetBlue expanded to add routes all over the United States and in 2008, the airline also had twelve Caribbean/Atlantic destinations.

From 2008 to 2013 JetBlue entered into codeshare agreements with Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, South African Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Jet Airways, and Air China.

Today JetBlue is a publicly traded company, trading on the NASDAQ under the symbol JBLU. The company is #495 in the Fortune 500, a member of the S&P 400, has 18,000 employees, and had $5.89 billion in revenue in 2015.

The company announced in June of 2016 that it plans on overhauling 15 of its planes to begin introducing flights to Europe in 2019.

In July of 2016, the company stated that it would provide commercial flights between the US and Cuba beginning in August of that year.

As of September, 2016, JetBlue Airways flies to 96 destinations in North, Central, and South America; some countries include Aruba, The Bahamas, Barbados, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, Saint Maarten, and Saint Lucia

JetBlue

David Neeleman founded JetBlue on 1999 under the name NewAir. Neeleman, along with several of the original executives of JetBlue, were former Southwest Airlines Employees.

JetBlue follows Southwest’s low-cost model, but has sought to distinguish itself by having first-class amenities for every traveler such as personal televisions for every seat and Satellite radio.

The airline grew quickly and profitably; JetBlue was one of the only airlines that showed a profit after the downturn in travel after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

History

Major airlines such as Delta and United Airlines started rival mini-carriers but these have now been disbanded and absorbed by their parent airlines.

JetBlue expanded to add routes all over the United States and in 2008, the airline also had twelve Caribbean/Atlantic destinations.

From 2008 to 2013 JetBlue entered into codeshare agreements with Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, South African Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Jet Airways, and Air China.

Today JetBlue is a publicly traded company, trading on the NASDAQ under the symbol JBLU. The company is #495 in the Fortune 500, a member of the S&P 400, has 18,000 employees, and had $5.89 billion in revenue in 2015.

The company announced in June of 2016 that it plans on overhauling 15 of its planes to begin introducing flights to Europe in 2019.

In July of 2016, the company stated that it would provide commercial flights between the US and Cuba beginning in August of that year.

As of September, 2016, JetBlue Airways flies to 96 destinations in North, Central, and South America; some countries include Aruba, The Bahamas, Barbados, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, Saint Maarten, and Saint Lucia

United Airlines/ Continental Holdings Corporate Office

United Continental Holdings is the result of the 2010 merger of United Airlines and Continental Airlines.

Continental Airlines was founded by Walter T. Varney in 1934 as Varney Speed Lines. Notable points from their history include converting B-17s, B-29s, and P-51s for the united States Armed Forces during World War II, being one of the three airlines to launch the 747 in 1990, expanding to Europe in 1985, and to Asia in 2001.

Walter T. Varney also founded United Airlines as the Varney Air Lines air mail service in 1926. Notable events from the history of United include being the first to use the all-metal Boeing 247 in 1933, merging with Capital Airlines in 1961 to become the nation’s largest airline, expanding through the acquisition of Pan Am’s entire Pacific Division with a hub in Tokyo in 1985, and being the first airline to introduce the Boeing 777 in 1995.

Two of the four planes used in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks were United planes. The effect of this on the company was a $2.14 billion loss in 2001. They filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2002. They came out of bankruptcy in 2005.

The process of merging the two major airlines started in April of 2010. In May the two boards of directors reached an agreement. The Justice Department approved in August, and the shareholders approved in September. The new company would keep the United Airlines name but use the Continental logo, livery, and CEO.

Due to the coronavirus quarantine, United promised that they would leave middle seats empty in an effort to practice social distancing. This doesn’t seem to be the case on at least one flight from Newark, New Jersey, to San Francisco, California. 

United Continental Holdings, Inc. today has almost 90,000 employees worldwide and had $37.152 billion in revenue in 2012.

United Airlines Continental Holdings, Inc.

United Continental Holdings is the result of the 2010 merger of United Airlines and Continental Airlines.

Continental Airlines was founded by Walter T. Varney in 1934 as Varney Speed Lines. Notable points from their history include converting B-17s, B-29s, and P-51s for the united States Armed Forces during World War II, being one of the three airlines to launch the 747 in 1990, expanding to Europe in 1985, and to Asia in 2001.

Walter T. Varney also founded United Airlines as the Varney Air Lines air mail service in 1926. Notable events from the history of United include being the first to use the all-metal Boeing 247 in 1933, merging with Capital Airlines in 1961 to become the nation’s largest airline, expanding through the acquisition of Pan Am’s entire Pacific Division with a hub in Tokyo in 1985, and being the first airline to introduce the Boeing 777 in 1995.

History

Two of the four planes used in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks were United planes. The effect of this on the company was a $2.14 billion loss in 2001. They filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2002. They came out of bankruptcy in 2005.

The process of merging the two major airlines started in April of 2010. In May the two boards of directors reached an agreement. The Justice Department approved in August, and the shareholders approved in September. The new company would keep the United Airlines name but use the Continental logo, livery, and CEO.

Due to the coronavirus quarantine, United promised that they would leave middle seats empty in an effort to practice social distancing. This doesn’t seem to be the case on at least one flight from Newark, New Jersey, to San Francisco, California. 

United Continental Holdings, Inc. today has almost 90,000 employees worldwide and had $37.152 billion in revenue in 2012.