Connor Sadler

Routes

Juneyao Air Expands in Europe with New Services to Iceland and Ireland

November 29, 2019 Connor Sadler

Just over a week after Juneyao Airlines announced its new service between Manchester and Shanghai, the airline is in the news once again this week after announcing additional routes to Europe. Beginning in March 2020,

Routes

Juneyao Airlines to Make U.K. Debut with New Manchester Route

November 22, 2019 Connor Sadler

China’s Juneyao Airlines will be making its debut in the U.K. with new service between Manchester and Shanghai. the Manchester service. The new landmark route was announced by Manchester Airport earlier this week and will

Airports

A First Look Inside Manchester Airport’s New Premium Terminal

November 16, 2019 Connor Sadler

In January, AirlineGeeks reported on Manchester Airport’s plans to construct a unique private terminal that passengers could pay to use for an upgraded travel experience. On Thursday, the first pictures were released of the newly

Routes

Turkish Airlines to Launch Flights to Xi’an

November 8, 2019 Connor Sadler

Turkish Airlines is celebrating its 20th anniversary of operating flights to China by adding the city of Xi’an to its route network. The airline – which already serves Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou – is to

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

A First Look at SAS’ New Airbus A350

November 5, 2019 Connor Sadler

On Tuesday, AirlineGeeks received a unique first look at Scandinavian Airlines’ first Airbus A350-900 XWB and the first aircraft in the airline’s new livery. The new aircraft, to be registered SE-RSA, is named Ingegerd Viking

Routes

London’s Stansted Airport Kicks Off First Service to India

November 2, 2019 Connor Sadler

Air India’s first service to London’s Stansted airport celebrated its inaugural flight on Thursday. The service from Amritsar in India – numbered AI 166 – is operated by a Boeing 787-8 aircraft and will fly

News

Swiss to Host 2019 Flying Film Festival

October 26, 2019 Connor Sadler

Swiss International Air Lines is set to supplement its in-flight entertainment onboard long-haul flights with the Flying Film Festival from November until the end of December. The usual entertainment selection will be accompanied by 13

News

Iberia Offering American Travelers Free Stopovers in Madrid

October 18, 2019 Connor Sadler

Iberia customers in the United States are now able to stopover for free in Madrid while traveling to or from any of the airline’s 108 European, African and Middle Eastern destinations through their hub in

News

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

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Articles by Connor Sadler

Juneyao Air Expands in Europe with New Services to Iceland and Ireland

Juneyao Airlines to Make U.K. Debut with New Manchester Route

A First Look Inside Manchester Airport’s New Premium Terminal

Turkish Airlines to Launch Flights to Xi’an

A First Look at SAS’ New Airbus A350

London’s Stansted Airport Kicks Off First Service to India

Swiss to Host 2019 Flying Film Festival

Iberia Offering American Travelers Free Stopovers in Madrid

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

Homeland Security Proposes Compulsory Facial Recognition at Airports for U.S. Citizens

Rebuilding The Princess Juliana Alternative: L’Espérance Airport

Hong Kong Airlines Meets Government Deadline, Tries to Begin Turnaround

JetSmart Slated to Take over Norwegian Air Argentina Operations

Qantas Retires Final Boeing 747 from American Skies