Connor Sadler

Airports

Leeds Bradford Airport Expansion Approved by Council

December 10, 2018 Connor Sadler

Plans for an extension to the main terminal building at Leeds Bradford Airport have been approved by the Leeds City Council. The decision allows for the construction of a two to three story extension, providing an

News

British Airways Looks Toward Centenary, Announces Sustainable Fuels Challenge

December 3, 2018 Connor Sadler

With plans to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2019, British Airways has begun planning events focused on the future of flying, with particular emphasis on sustainable fuels. In collaboration with Cranfield University, British Airways has

News

Brussels Airlines Boosts Service for Summer 2019 Schedule

November 26, 2018 Connor Sadler

Belgium’s national airline, Brussels Airlines, has announced its plans for Summer 2019, where it will be increasing the frequency of services to places across Europe and Africa, as well as adding some new destinations. The

Planes

Delta Tacks on More Airbus A330neo Orders to Support International Growth Strategy

November 19, 2018 Connor Sadler

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has expanded their current A330neo order from 25 to 35 aircraft with the order of ten additional Airbus A330-900s, according to a press release from the airline. The order, which was

Routes

El Al Relaunches Manchester to Tel Aviv route

November 12, 2018 Connor Sadler

Israel’s flag carrier airline El Al has announced a new nonstop service from Manchester Airport to Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport, scheduled to start on May 26, 2019. El Al also serves the route

Airports

TUI Continues Growth at Doncaster Sheffield

November 7, 2018 Connor Sadler

Earlier this week, TUI UK – the U.K.’s largest holiday operator – announced a further commitment to Doncaster Sheffield Airport, including the start of a new weekly long-haul route to Cancun, Mexico starting in Summer 2020.

News

United Kingdom Releases 2018 Budget, Outlining Changes for Air Travel Industry

October 30, 2018 Connor Sadler

Earlier today, the United Kingdom’s Chancellor, Philip Hammond, revealed the annual budget, set by Her Majesty’s Treasury to outline the expenditure of the public sector. While many of the changes are expected to impact numerous

Routes

Ethiopian to End Dublin Stopovers on Los Angeles Flights

October 22, 2018 Connor Sadler

The Ethiopian flag carrier airline Ethiopian Airlines has suspended all ticket sales between Dublin and Los Angeles from mid-December as the airline’s headquarters puts the route “under evaluation.” At present, Ethiopian’s Addis Ababa to Los

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,

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Articles by Connor Sadler

Leeds Bradford Airport Expansion Approved by Council

British Airways Looks Toward Centenary, Announces Sustainable Fuels Challenge

Brussels Airlines Boosts Service for Summer 2019 Schedule

Delta Tacks on More Airbus A330neo Orders to Support International Growth Strategy

El Al Relaunches Manchester to Tel Aviv route

TUI Continues Growth at Doncaster Sheffield

United Kingdom Releases 2018 Budget, Outlining Changes for Air Travel Industry

Ethiopian to End Dublin Stopovers on Los Angeles Flights

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

OTG is Giving Passengers a Spicy Gift at Toronto-Pearson This Month

Destination Orlando: Snowball Express Enters 13th Year with Trip to Disney

Study Shows Airlines Failing to Meet Emissions Targets

U.K. Government Announces New Passenger Charter, Aims to Better Support Those with Disabilities

The Business of Private Jets: How Gulfstream is Leading the Charge for Safety and Innovation in Aviation