The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) recently approved increasing the weekly frequency of U.S.-China flights by Chinese carriers to 35 on October 26. The latest update means the total flights between the U.S. and China will grow to 70 per week based on the bilateral agreements. The new cap will take effect on November 9. Chinese Carriers have started submitting proposals for the winter season. Air China The national flag carrier currently operates eight weekly flights between the U.S.…
Skyscanner has published its yearly Horizons report, which includes data such as traveler behavior while booking, preferences when traveling, booking window, trending destinations and more. The report uses data from over 18,000 consumers in 15 markets across different regions and has a particular focus on leisure travelers on vacation trips.…
FedEx Express is encouraging pilots at its cargo airline to take jobs at a regional passenger carrier because there isn’t enough shipping demand to fill everyone’s flying schedules. It’s the latest step over the past 12 months to align FedEx’s air network with a sharp decline in package volumes and…
I flew my first night cross country as a private pilot a couple months after passing my private pilot checkride. I took two friends with me from the Chicagoland area down to Purdue University Airport in Indiana, up to South Bend, and back to Chicago. It was among the first…
What might be a challenge for some will be an opportunity for others. Storm Ciarán is the most commonly recognized implication of the recent weather conditions above the Atlantic Ocean. Dangerously powerful winds are recking havoc in many regions of Europe, bringing airport operations to a halt, even at major…
American is making substantial cuts to its Austin schedule starting in 2024, according to Cirium Diio data. Since 2021, the Fort Worth-based airline has been dumping capacity into the market with several point-to-point flights. The schedule changes come on the heels of Virgin Atlantic’s exit from the Austin market starting…
Brussels Airlines, the home carrier of Belgium, recently received its first brand-new Airbus A320neo, marking the beginning of a phase of growth and sustainability for the airline. This new addition is the first of five A320neo aircraft that will join the airline's fleet. Brussels Airlines' maintenance and engineering team will…
Icelandair has announced further expansion of the airline’s network for 2024 with the addition of two more North American destinations. Halifax, Nova Scotia in Canada will see a resumption of service after a break of several years with a seasonal operation from 31 May until mid-October 2024. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is…
Editor’s Note: AirlineGeeks is excited to launch our ‘Livery of the Week’ series. Every Friday, a team member will share an airline livery, which can be from the past, present, or even a special scheme. Some airline liveries are works of art. The complexity associated with painting around critical flight components and…
Qatar Airways recently announced its financial performance for the first half of the company's 2023-2024 fiscal year with better-than-expected results. The airline reported a net profit of $1 billion in the first half of the 2023-2024 fiscal year, a significant increase compared to the same period last year. The first…
