Teamsters chief smacks down local pilots union
Teamsters President James Hoffa wants to rein in leaders of the pilots union at Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings Inc.
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Republic Airways fires president of pilots union
The move comes after years of unfruitful contract negotiations between the Indianapolis-based firm and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 357.
Republic unit adds $100 carry-on fee for some passengers
Frontier Airlines, a unit of Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings Inc., plans to start charging up to $100 for a carry-on bag and $2 for coffee or a full can of soda, it announced Wednesday.
Republic shares fall despite rare first-period profit
Republic Airways Holdings Inc. reported a first-quarter profit for the first time in four years Monday, but the company's stock fell Tuesday morning after the performance missed analyst forecasts.
Work rules split pilots, Republic
Republic Airways Holdings and the union that represents its pilots are so far apart in contract talks that the National Mediation Board in Washington, D.C., won’t schedule more meetings between the parties. Republic has agreed to higher pay, but the union wants significant changes to work rules that affect quality of life and, the union insists, passenger safety.
Republic unit Frontier bringing air service back to Delaware
Frontier's decision means an end to a five-year stretch in which Delaware had no commercial air service, following the abrupt shutdown and bankruptcy filing by startup carrier Skybus Airlines in 2008.
Republic’s deal with American wins court approval
American Airlines, the carrier reorganizing in bankruptcy, won court approval of an agreement for Republic Airways Holdings Inc. to operate regional jets for American.
Republic Airways pulls out of earnings dive
Restructuring efforts at Republic Airways Holdings spurred the regional airline operator to a fourth-quarter profit of $12.6 million, or 25 cents per share, the company announced Wednesday.
Republic Airways unit no longer on Expedia
Frontier Airlines, a unit of Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings Inc., said Monday that its flights will no longer be available on online travel agency Expedia.
Man says Republic denied him interview because of tattoos
A state commission found a Florida man can proceed with a civil rights complaint against the Indianapolis-based airline after it allegedly refused to consider him for a flight attendant’s job because of the tattoos on his forearms.
Republic to fly for American, buy up to $4B in aircraft
American Airlines has signed a 12-year agreement for Republic Airways Holdings Inc. to operate 76-seat regional jets. It also agreed to purchase up to 94 new aircraft from Brazilian plane maker Embraer.
Republic shares hit two-year high on revised outlook
Stock in Republic Airways Holdings rocketed into 2013, closing 19.5 percent higher Wednesday after the Indianapolis-based company raised its quarterly outlook. The shares climbed to a two-year high Thursday morning.
Plenty of turbulence ahead, despite Republic’s progress
Analysts are impressed by Bedford’s cost-cutting achievements at Republic’s scheduled-service carrier, Frontier Airlines, and his early progress in restructuring its Chautauqua unit, which flies small regional jets on contract for branded carriers.
Republic Airways profit jumps on Frontier restructuring
Third quarter earnings at Republic Airways Holdings Inc. soared 186 percent over a year ago in the wake of restructuring its Frontier Airlines unit, the Indianapolis-based company announced late Wednesday.
Republic plans cost-saving changes for Chautauqua
Republic Airways Holdings Inc. said Wednesday that it has worked out changes to its Chautauqua regional airline business that will save it roughly $45 million per year over the next five years.
Republic Airways inks aircraft deal with Caesars
Republic Airways Holdings Inc. said Friday that it had agreed on a three-year deal with casino giant Caesars Entertainment Corp. to operate five Embraer E190 aircraft that will provide more than 1,500 flights each year for Caesars' customers.
Airlines try to cut out middle man with more discounts
Air carriers are offering more deals to passengers who book flights directly on their websites. Frontier Airlines, owned by Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings Inc., is the latest carrier to jump into the fight.
Republic asks FAA for more capacity on Washington, D.C., flights
The airline has asked to use a bigger plane on the route and expand service between Washington and Columbus, Ohio.
Republic aims for American’s regional flights
Regional airline Republic Airways hopes to take advantage of American Airline's bankruptcy and pick up some flying on behalf of the carrier.
Frontier turnaround stokes Republic profits
The Indianapolis airline company earned $20 million in the second quarter after losing $14.9 million in the same quarter a year earlier.