In the fourth quarter 2016 investor day presentation, United Airlines indicated that it was currently investigating the viability of offering a true Premium Economy experience. If United does roll out this service (an announcement would be expected in early 2017), it will be the third US carrier to do so on the heels of American […]
Founded in 1998, AccessAir lived a tragically short life effectively brought down by financial problems. Based in Des Moines, IA, the airline connected some major cities with smaller cities within and near the state of Iowa with their limited fleet. Flights were launched in 1999, a few months following commencement of their operations. The airline built […]
At AirlineGeeks, this past year was one of growth, as the staff increased 50 percent and pageviews continued to increase. This piece encompasses all the major airline industry events that took place in 2016. Major Iran Orders In January, Airbus, Boeing, and Iran Air announced that there was a commitment for a major order of aircraft. […]
Our photography team travels far and wide to take our readers on a visual look inside the aviation world. Whether it be an airside tour or inside the flight deck, our photographers go all out to capture the passion within this industry. Each of our photographers has picked a few of their best photos from […]
For a short period of time, Delta has increased their capacity to Caribbean leisure destinations through aircraft changes and additional flights. The accommodations will remain in effect until Jan. 7, 2017. “We are constantly reworking our capacity to best respond to our customers’ travel needs,” said Jose Pepe Zapata, General Manager, Central America and the […]
BOC Aviation has recently announced an order for five new Airbus A320 aircraft, with delivery slated for 2017. Last week the company also announced its Purchase-and-Leaseback (PAL) agreement with Qatar Airways for six new Airbus A350 aircraft. With the addition of widebody as well as single-aisle aircraft, the lease company shows its continuous expansion and […]
Founded in 2006 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina based airline company Direct Air commenced operations leasing aircraft with charter airlines. Their flights were operated by numerous other airlines, including Sky King, Inc., World Atlantic Airlines, USA Jet, and Xtra Airways, among others. The company’s first routes consisted of nonstop service from Myrtle Beach to Newark, Niagara […]
With the signing of the Residence Act in 1790, Washington D.C. was slated to be the new capital of the United States of America. While the federal jurisdiction has had its battles, both won and lost, it has become the center of all government affairs for the nation. Over time, three major airports have been […]
Currently, numerous airlines operate flights between eastern Asia and the West Coast of the U.S. The expansion in these markets throughout the past few years has proved to be immense and the market is still growing. As more Asian population centers pop up around major west coast cities, more markets for flights and new routes […]
With the signing of the Residence Act in 1790, Washington D.C. was slated to be the new capital of the United States of America. While the federal jurisdiction has had its battles, both won and lost, it has become the center of all government affairs for the nation. Over time, three major airports have been […]
