Hawaiian Airlines touched down in Texas for the first time in April 2022, connecting Austin with the Aloha state. The…
The term 'overbooking' sounds dreadful to those who once got denied boarding on a flight that they were scheduled to fly on. But is it really just a lottery with…
Knowing your audience is perhaps one of the most critical components of running any successful niche media outlet. And after more than a decade of being at the helm of…
Following the initial report about Scandinavian SAS being nearly taken over by Air France-KLM, the subsequent implication was that the former would change alliances from Star Alliance to Sky Team.…
Undoubtedly, 2023 was another historic year for the aviation industry. On a global scale, airlines continued to blossom again following turbulent COVID-19 times. With vaccine availability increasing around the world,…
So-called semi-private carrier JSX is looking at the next evolution of its business strategy. Following a commitment for over 300 hybrid-electric aircraft from three different manufacturers, the Dallas-based carrier is…
The French government has announced plans to raise airline taxes to fund railways. The tax will apply to first-class and business-class tickets. The new taxes are part of France’s efforts…
In the early 1990s, a bullet train named the Texas TGV promised to revolutionize transportation in the Lone Star State. The sleek French technology would have rapidly moved passengers between…
The airline industry is well-known for being cutthroat and competitive, where there are turbulent times and moments of success and profitability. Air carriers have come and gone as those transitions…
Rarely does an airline operate narrow-body aircraft in regional markets outside of its home country. While this practice was more prevalent a few decades ago, today one would be hard-pressed…
United Airlines’ Early Baggage System (EBS) at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston has gone live, marking the opening of the first-of-its-kind system in the United States. The new facility – which is the first privately owned early baggage system in the country – became operational earlier this month and is now processing up to 80,000 bags per day. A New State-of-the-Art Baggage System The EBS is a processing and storage system that stores bags from passengers who have…
The Aïd al-Fitr holidays this year, celebrated during the Ramadan festival, showcased exceptional performance for Cairo International Airport. April 13, 2024 will remain etched in history as the airport handled 746 flights (arrivals and departures)…
Miami International Airport (MIA) unveiled a new glass passenger boarding bridge at gate H17 on Friday, marking a move towards wider use of the technology. The overhauled bridge follows a similar structure introduced at gate…
Hawaiian Airlines says it expects to return all 18 of its Airbus A321neo aircraft to revenue service in the coming weeks. Like many operators worldwide, the Honolulu-based airline has been…
On Tuesday, JetBlue announced that it has adjusted its annual revenue forecast. The carrier announced that its revenue will be down between 6.5% and 11.5% in the second quarter relative…
Royal Air Maroc and Safran have deepened their collaboration in aircraft engine maintenance. In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Safran Aircraft Engines Services Morocco (SAESM), a joint venture between Safran…
The importance of the North American market to Fiji Airways has been further highlighted with the announcement of an interline agreement with Canadian carrier Porter Airlines. The Fijian airline and…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that it will be increasing the required time off between shifts for air traffic controllers. The changes come as a result of the…
This past week EVA Air and Evergreen Airline Services Corp, both part of the conglomerate Evergreen Group out of Taiwan, were recertified by the International Air Transport Association’s Center of…
On a recent trip to Asia, I had the opportunity to fly in Business Class on an All Nippon Airways (ANA) Dreamliner Boeing 787-9. I had not flown on a…
Hawthorne, Calif.-based Advanced Air has been slowly but modestly increasing air service in the southwestern part of the country adding…
Icelandair serves many destinations in North America, and even more in Europe. The airline offers an extensive stopover program that…
French Bee is a Paris-based airline that has a modest fleet made up entirely of modern Airbus A350s with flights…
