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Finnair Launches Codeshare with Fiji Airways to Extend its South Pacific Network

October 11, 2019 Connor Sadler

Finnair and Fiji Airways have agreed on a new codeshare partnership on select flights from Fiji Airways’ main hub in the capital of Nadi, with more to be added subject to government approval. Finnair’s AY

Routes

Brussels Airlines to Start Flights to Ljubljana, Filling Void Left by Adria Airways

October 4, 2019 Connor Sadler

Earlier this week, Brussels Airlines announced that it would be starting a new route from its main hub in Brussels to the Slovenian capital Ljubljana to expand its European network. The airline said in a

Airports

Beijing’s New Daxing Airport Opens for Business

September 27, 2019 Connor Sadler

China’s newest airport, Daxing International Airport in Beijing, opened its doors to passengers after it was formally opened by President Xi Jinping on Wednesday. Daxing Airport is set to run alongside the existing Capital Airport, which

News

Getting Them Home: The Efforts to Repatriate Thomas Cook Holidaymakers to the U.K.

September 23, 2019 Connor Sadler

It was announced just after 2 a.m. London time on Monday morning that one of the world’s most well-known travel brands, Thomas Cook, had ceased trading. All future flights and holidays were cancelled, leaving over

Opinions

Opinion: Should Virgin Atlantic Re-Enter the Domestic U.K. Market?

September 21, 2019 Connor Sadler

Virgin Atlantic revealed this week that they would be interested in looking into the U.K. domestic market again should the slot system be reorganized after London Heathrow airport’s coming expansion. Virgin Atlantic says that a

Planes

Fiji Airways’ First A350 One Step Closer to Delivery

September 14, 2019 Connor Sadler

Fiji Airways’ first Airbus A350-900 moved a step closer to delivery this week after rolling out of the Airbus paint shop in Toulouse, France. The aircraft now awaits installation of engines and ground and flight

Trip Reports

Trip Report: Flying Air Transat from Manchester to Toronto

September 8, 2019 Connor Sadler

At 2019’s Skytrax awards, Air Transat was awarded the title of the World’s Best Leisure Airline for the second year running. I checked them out earlier this month on a long-haul service between Manchester and

Airlines

Uganda Airlines Retakes to the Skies After Almost 20 Years

August 27, 2019 Connor Sadler

Uganda Airlines has relaunched commercial operations following its maiden flight from Entebbe in Uganda to Nairobi in Kenya. The airline is the country’s government-owned flag carrier and is a revival of the former Uganda Airlines

Routes

Philippines AirAsia Eyes U.S. Service

August 21, 2019 Connor Sadler

Air Asia has filed a petition to the Civil Aeronautics Board in The Philippines for designation and allocation of entitlements to fly to the United States. In the same petition, it also requested that it

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

Virgin Atlantic Receives First Airbus A350

August 10, 2019 Connor Sadler

Airbus has delivered Virgin Atlantic’s first Airbus A350-1000. The aircraft is due to be flown from Toulouse to London’s Gatwick on Saturday evening. The inaugural passenger flight of Virgin Atlantic’s A350 will be from London

Routes

Qantas to Operate 787 Dreamliner Between Sydney and Santiago

August 9, 2019 Connor Sadler

Qantas has announced that its service between Sydney and Santiago is the next route to be upgraded to a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, the carrier’s latest twin-engine offering. Though still subject to regulatory approval, the service

News

Turkish Airlines and Bangkok Airways Start New Codeshare Partnership

August 2, 2019 Connor Sadler

Turkey’s flag carrier Turkish Airlines commenced a new codeshare partnership today with Thailand’s Bangkok Airways. With Turkish being the only airline to connect the two countries, it is hoped that the new codeshare will provide

Planes

First Look: Onboard British Airways’ New A350-1000

July 29, 2019 Connor Sadler

After a delayed delivery, British Airways finally received its first Airbus A350-1000 on Saturday, the longer variant of the two A350 types available. On Monday, AirlineGeeks got to look around the new aircraft and speak

Top Story

Southwest Cuts Newark Flights, Reports Second-Quarter Results

July 25, 2019 Connor Sadler

Southwest on Thursday reported its performance results from the second quarter of 2019. While financial and operational performance was “remarkably strong,” according to the airline’s CEO Gary Kelly, despite the grounding of the Boeing 737

Routes

Turkish Airlines Adds Bali to Its Boeing 787 Network

July 20, 2019 Connor Sadler

Turkish Airlines, who flies to more countries than any other airline, has started its nonstop flights between its main hub in Istanbul and the world-famous Indonesian holiday island of Bali. The first flight, numbered TK066,

Planes

Virgin Atlantic’s First Painted Airbus A350-1000XWB Unveiled

June 22, 2019 Connor Sadler

Virgin Atlantic’s first Airbus A350-1000 XWB has rolled out of the paint shop at the Airbus factory in Toulouse, France. The aircraft, named “Mamma Mia” and to be registered G-VPOP, is set to enter into

News

Lufthansa Group Reports Over 13 Million Passengers in May

June 15, 2019 Connor Sadler

In May 2019, Lufthansa Group airlines welcomed 2.8 percent more passengers than in May 2018 at around 13.2 million passengers. There were also 3.5 percent more available seat kilometers over the previous year and sales

Planes

First Painted British Airways A350-1000 Unveiled

June 8, 2019 Connor Sadler

In anticipation of its delivery, the first British Airways Airbus A350-1000 XWB has rolled out of Airbus’ paint shop. The aircraft is the first of 18 aircraft British Airways has on order as part of

Planes

British Airways Schedules Domestic 747 Flights

June 1, 2019 Connor Sadler

On the day of its birthday, British Airways has upgraded three of its domestic U.K. flights from their usual Airbus fleet. Three flights on August 25 will operate on Boeing 747-400s, expected to feature a

News

Final Airplane in Virgin America Colors Heads to Paint Shop

May 25, 2019 Connor Sadler

Richard Branson’s American airline operation Virgin America was merged with Alaska Airlines in April 2016, and by January 2018 all of the airline’s fleet had moved to Alaska. Founded as Virgin USA in January 2004,

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Articles by Connor Sadler

Finnair Launches Codeshare with Fiji Airways to Extend its South Pacific Network

Brussels Airlines to Start Flights to Ljubljana, Filling Void Left by Adria Airways

Beijing’s New Daxing Airport Opens for Business

Getting Them Home: The Efforts to Repatriate Thomas Cook Holidaymakers to the U.K.

Opinion: Should Virgin Atlantic Re-Enter the Domestic U.K. Market?

Fiji Airways’ First A350 One Step Closer to Delivery

Trip Report: Flying Air Transat from Manchester to Toronto

Uganda Airlines Retakes to the Skies After Almost 20 Years

Philippines AirAsia Eyes U.S. Service

Virgin Atlantic Receives First Airbus A350

Qantas to Operate 787 Dreamliner Between Sydney and Santiago

Turkish Airlines and Bangkok Airways Start New Codeshare Partnership

First Look: Onboard British Airways’ New A350-1000

Southwest Cuts Newark Flights, Reports Second-Quarter Results

Turkish Airlines Adds Bali to Its Boeing 787 Network

Virgin Atlantic’s First Painted Airbus A350-1000XWB Unveiled

Lufthansa Group Reports Over 13 Million Passengers in May

First Painted British Airways A350-1000 Unveiled

British Airways Schedules Domestic 747 Flights

Final Airplane in Virgin America Colors Heads to Paint Shop

Flybe Unveils New Brand: Virgin Connect

Qantas Reveals Special 100th Anniversary Boeing 787 Livery

Swiss to Ground A220 Fleet for Engine Inspections

Air India Expands Route Map Amid Difficulties

European Commission Approves $420 Million Loan to Condor