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Airports

Long-Haul Flights Boost London Gatwick’s Passenger Numbers in Busiest Ever September

October 15, 2018 Connor Sadler

London’s Gatwick Airport had its busiest September on record this year, with passenger numbers reaching 4.5 million. The airport, which was ranked as the U.K.’s second busiest airport by passenger numbers, said in a press

News

Same Birthday, 14 Years Apart: Air France and KLM Celebrate Shared Birthday

October 8, 2018 Connor Sadler

On Oct, 7, 1919, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines was founded by eight Dutch businessmen and became one of the first commercial airline companies. The first flight took place just over seven months later on May

Routes

Air Transat Announces European Expansion for Summer 2019

October 6, 2018 Connor Sadler

Montreal-based Air Transat recently unveiled its flight program for summer 2019 with a big emphasis on European expansion. The airline announced it will fly to 27 destinations across Europe and the Middle East, with the

Airports

On Track with Leeds Bradford Airport’s ‘Route to 2030’

September 27, 2018 Connor Sadler

The U.K.’s highest airport, Leeds Bradford, has had a lot of recent activity in their ‘Route to 2030’ scheme. The strategic development plan, which was published in March 2017, informs locals and airport stakeholders of

News

EasyJet Welcomes Record Number of Passengers on Busiest Day in Its History

September 18, 2018 Connor Sadler

European ultra-low-cost airline EasyJet welcomed over 330,000 passengers onboard its flights on Friday, September 14, marking the busiest day in the airline’s history. More than 1,900 flights took off across its network. Over half of

News

Turkish Airlines Debuts New ‘High-Fashion’ Uniforms

September 13, 2018 Connor Sadler

Turkish Airlines today made a bold fashion statement with the announcement of its new designer uniforms. The Istanbul-based airline teamed up with Haute Couturier Ettore Bilotta, a Milan-based designer, to help create the new uniform

Airports

Doncaster Sheffield Airport Reveals New Brand Following Multiple Awards

September 11, 2018 Connor Sadler

Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) in the north of England was recently named the best airport in the U.K. by Which? Magazine for the second year in a row for airports serving less than 10 million

Trip Reports

Trip Report: Virgin Atlantic’s Former Air Berlin A330 Economy Class

September 11, 2018 Connor Sadler

Since their acquisition earlier this year, Virgin Atlantic’s Airbus A330-200s have received a lot of negative feedback, most reviews complaining particularly about the leg space and seat comfort. Fortunately for me, at the end of

Routes

Could the Channel Islands Get a New International Link?

August 20, 2018 Connor Sadler

The Channel Islands between the U.K. and France have been a popular holiday destination for Brits for decades. To get to one of the islands from the mainland, people can choose to travel by sea

Airlines

Turkish Airlines Reaches Record Load Factor, Shows Continued Support for Istanbul as Primary Hub

August 13, 2018 Connor Sadler

Turkish Airlines recently announced the results of passenger and cargo traffic from July, which has proven to be the highest July load factor in the airline’s history. The load factor reached 85.3 percent, with the

Opinions

Should Virgin Atlantic Have Retrofitted Their A330-200s Before Using Them?

August 6, 2018 Connor Sadler

Virgin Atlantic acquired four Airbus A330-200s from the now-defunct Air Berlin between February and May of this year. While the airplanes are now in the Virgin Atlantic livery, each with their own special name, the cabins

News

Thomas Cook Stopping Sales of SeaWorld Tickets Due to Animal Welfare

July 30, 2018 Connor Sadler

U.K. based holiday company Thomas Cook recently announced that it will no longer sell tickets to two different water parks as they keep killer whales in captivity. The water parks affected include SeaWorld in Orlando,

Airlines

How Low-Cost Airlines are Changing the Face of Air Travel

July 9, 2018 Connor Sadler

The Beginnings In the U.K,, Ryanair is the face of low-cost travel. It became, and still is, a household name in Great Britain for having some of the cheapest airfares around. The airline serves 37

Opinions

Opinion: How Heathrow’s Expansion Could Affect the Entire U.K.

July 2, 2018 Connor Sadler

Earlier this week, Members of Parliament in the U.K. voted in favor of expanding London Heathrow airport, which could bring an extra runway. Already Britain’s busiest airport with roughly 78 million passengers in 2017, a

News

Airbus Issues Warning to U.K. Regarding Brexit Uncertainty

June 24, 2018 Connor Sadler

Late last week, Airbus published a memorandum regarding its plan of action in the U.K., stating that if the country’s Brexit agreements aren’t made more clear, the company may leave the country. Although it has

News

Increase in Safety Prompts the EU to Lift Ban on Indonesia’s Airlines

June 18, 2018 Connor Sadler

Late last Thursday, the European Union (EU) announced the lifting of its ban on airlines in Indonesia, clearing the way for several airlines to announce more service as they see fit. In 2007, the EU

Airlines

Turkish Continues Efforts to Keep Istanbul as a Global Hub

June 11, 2018 Connor Sadler

Turkish Airlines, the flag carrier for Turkey, flies to more countries than any other airline in the world. With destinations in over 110 nations, the airline continues its efforts to make Istanbul a global hub

News

EasyJet Prepares for First A321neo Delivery

June 5, 2018 Connor Sadler

In May 2017, European-based easyJet announced that it was upgrading 30 of its A320neos on order to A321neos, becoming the largest aircraft in the airline’s fleet. This summer, the first of these will arrive. The

Airports

Ireland’s Asian Expansion Could Extend Dublin Airport

May 28, 2018 Connor Sadler

Since Emirates started in Dublin back in 2012, the eastern network from Ireland has only grown. Qatar Airways commenced operations to the Irish capital in 2016, Etihad increased schedules to Abu Dhabi and this year,

News

Planned French ATC Strikes Will Affect Tuesday Flights

May 21, 2018 Connor Sadler

Travelers set to fly through French airspace on Tuesday may be greeted with a shock after numerous flights have been left as cancelled due to planned strikes by French air traffic controllers. A variety of

Articles by Connor Sadler

Long-Haul Flights Boost London Gatwick’s Passenger Numbers in Busiest Ever September

Same Birthday, 14 Years Apart: Air France and KLM Celebrate Shared Birthday

Air Transat Announces European Expansion for Summer 2019

On Track with Leeds Bradford Airport’s ‘Route to 2030’

EasyJet Welcomes Record Number of Passengers on Busiest Day in Its History

Turkish Airlines Debuts New ‘High-Fashion’ Uniforms

Doncaster Sheffield Airport Reveals New Brand Following Multiple Awards

Trip Report: Virgin Atlantic’s Former Air Berlin A330 Economy Class

Could the Channel Islands Get a New International Link?

Turkish Airlines Reaches Record Load Factor, Shows Continued Support for Istanbul as Primary Hub

Should Virgin Atlantic Have Retrofitted Their A330-200s Before Using Them?

Thomas Cook Stopping Sales of SeaWorld Tickets Due to Animal Welfare

How Low-Cost Airlines are Changing the Face of Air Travel

Opinion: How Heathrow’s Expansion Could Affect the Entire U.K.

Airbus Issues Warning to U.K. Regarding Brexit Uncertainty

Increase in Safety Prompts the EU to Lift Ban on Indonesia’s Airlines

Turkish Continues Efforts to Keep Istanbul as a Global Hub

EasyJet Prepares for First A321neo Delivery

Ireland’s Asian Expansion Could Extend Dublin Airport

Planned French ATC Strikes Will Affect Tuesday Flights

VivaAerobus Inaugurates New Service Between New York and Mexico City

American Airlines Begins Refurbishment for LAX Terminals

Air Canada Touts Success on Transatlantic Service

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Southern Winds Airlines

Taiwan Expected to Add 30 New Routes in 2018