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Onboard the Successful Hawaiian Airlines Texas Flight

Hawaiian Airlines touched down in Texas for the first time in April 2022, connecting Austin with the Aloha state. The…

Why Overbooking Is Good For You

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…

A Few Very Ill-Timed Coincidences

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…

South African Airways Partial Privatization Plan Terminated

The debate over the partial privatization of South African Airways (SAA) has reached a pivotal juncture. On March 13, 2024, Pravin Gordhan, the Minister of Public Enterprises (DPE), announced the…

Editor's Pick

AirlineGeeks Year in Review: 2023

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,…

Why JSX Thinks It Is the Right Fit for Small Community Air…

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…

Analysis: French Government Raises Airline Taxes

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…

Airports

Austin’s Bergstrom Airport Sets Passenger Record Despite High-Profile Route Cuts

Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) had a banner year in 2023, breaking its own passenger record for the second consecutive year. Over 22 million passengers passed through the airport, surpassing the previous year's mark by…

U.K. Airports Could Miss The Deadline To Install New Scanners

U.K. airports could fall short of upgrading their screening equipment by June 1. As a result, Britons and travelers around the world won't see speedier queues at the security checkpoints. Back in 2022, the U.K.…

Latest news

Frontier Introduces UpFront Plus Seating

Denver-based ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) Frontier Airlines is introducing a new seating option for flights.  UPFront Plus becomes Frontier's fourth seating option, joining Premium, Preferred, and Standard. The new seating options…

NTSB: Boeing Still Not Providing Key Records

Boeing says it is still "unable" to find various records related to the door plug that failed on Alaska flight 1282. According to a new letter penned by NTSB Chair…

Charles Cartier Named New CEO of Air Mauritius

Charles Cartier has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Air Mauritius on Wednesday, March 6, replacing Krešimir Kučko, who stepped down on February 29 following a…

Boeing Whistleblower John Barnett Found Dead in South Carolina

John Barnett, a 62-year-old former Boeing quality manager who raised concerns about production standards on the company's airplanes, was found dead last week in his truck at a Charleston, S.C.…

Air New Zealand Puts Auckland-Chicago Service on Hold, Cites Engine Availability Issues

Air New Zealand announced on Tuesday that it will be pausing its service between Auckland and Chicago O'Hare from March 31, 2024 to Oct. 25, 2024. The airline inaugurated the…

Virgin Australia Plans for First Domestic In-Cabin Pet Policy

Virgin Australia has unveiled plans to make history as the first domestic airline in the country to permit small cats and dogs to travel alongside their owners in the cabin.…