Hawaiian Airlines touched down in Texas for the first time in April 2022, connecting Austin with the Aloha state. The…
Since its 1978 inception, the U.S. Essential Air Service (EAS) program has been vital in connecting small — often rural — communities to the broader air transportation network. The taxpayer-funded…
Roughly 10 years ago, an interesting airline popped into existence and many were unsure about its business practices. It wasn’t clear if the airline’s business model made sense and how…
At the Exhibition World Bahrain in Manama, currently hosting the 29th Edition of the Routes World Conference, the opening day was focused on the host nation of Bahrain and its…
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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…
American Airlines now serves all 50 states, a title last held by Delta nearly two decades ago. The Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier added Wilmington, Delaware, to its route map on Monday. But getting to and from Wilmington will be an intermodal experience. The airline is partnering with Landline to operate motorcoaches between Delaware’s largest city and American’s Philadelphia hub. The roughly 30-mile bus ride operates six times per day in each direction. In what is being dubbed a “tarmac-to-tarmac” service,…
The town of Taos, New Mexico, announced that it secured $8.2 million in state funding to expand air service. Taos has a population of just under 6,500 residents and is best known as a seasonal…
Southwest sued the city of San Antonio and its airport director, Jesus Saenz, alleging the carrier was unfairly denied allocation for the airport’s new $1.4 billion terminal. In its complaint filed in the U.S. District…
Over 700 flights have been cancelled across seven Florida airports Tuesday morning in preparation for Hurricane Milton. The massive Category 5 storm is expected to hit Florida’s already vulnerable Tampa…
A joint effort by Breeze Airways, Charleston International Airport, and travel group Explore Charleston brought much-needed relief to the Asheville, North Carolina, region in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The…
American is among the many airlines readying for Hurricane Milton, which rapidly developed into a Category 5 storm on Monday. Various forecasts say it will make landfall near Florida's Gulf…
This year's Routes World event is happening in the Kingdom of Bahrain. During the conference, the top industry stakeholders and experts will discuss route development at an international level. Routes…
Early Wednesday morning, Delta and Middle Eastern giant Saudia signed a codeshare agreement. This news comes after Delta had previously signed a memorandum of understanding with new Saudi Arabian carrier…
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced a series of cost-cutting measures to improve its financial performance and ensure long-term sustainability. The airline, facing rising costs and operational challenges, seeks to…
Earlier this year, JetBlue won the Essential Air Service (EAS) contract for the community of Presque Isle, Maine, continuing the trend of airlines winning these contracts using larger aircraft with…
As Greece's Aegean Airlines enters its 25th year of operation, it has expanded its footprint to serve many airports throughout…
Concorde is one of the most iconic aircraft in commercial aviation history. It was the only supersonic jet in regular…
The United Kingdom used to be one of the powerhouses for building commercial airplanes. The rise of Airbus and the…
