Daniel Morley

Throwback Thursday

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Virgin America

November 22, 2018 Daniel Morley

Over the years Richard Branson and the Virgin Group have built an empire that spans the globe. Included in his empire has been multiple airlines, including the group’s flagship airline Virgin Atlantic. In the early

Airports

Long Beach Airport Increases Slot Utilization

November 21, 2018 Daniel Morley

Airlines at Long Beach Airport will soon have to increase their utilization of slots. According to the local Press-Telegram, the Long Beach city council voted last night to increase the required utilization rate of slots

Airlines

Flybe Seeks New Owner as Revenues Plummet

November 14, 2018 Daniel Morley

Flybe Group has announced that it is in talks for the sale of the airline following a year of revenue loss. The U.K. regional airline has been bombarded by weakening demand and an increase in

Opinions

Opinion: Airlines Should Charge For Carry-On Bags

November 7, 2018 Daniel Morley

In the modern aviation environment, extra fees have become commonplace for passengers. The rise of ultra-low-cost carriers in the United States has seen passengers being charged for everything from assigned seats to their luggage. Even

News

WestJet Announces Route Expansion and Third Quarter Results

October 31, 2018 Daniel Morley

WestJet Airlines has announced a route expansion, along with financial results for the third quarter. The three new routes give Westjet two new transborder flights as well as a new destination in Europe. The third

Routes

Virgin Atlantic Mulls London to Perth Flight in Direct Competition with Qantas

October 25, 2018 Daniel Morley

Virgin Atlantic founder and eccentric British entrepreneur Richard Branson said in a recent interview on “Your Money” that the airline is mulling a nonstop flight from London to Perth, Australia. If the plan comes to

News

American Airlines Changes Rebooking Policy

October 9, 2018 Daniel Morley

American Airlines has begun instructing their agents to follow a new policy when rebooking disrupted passengers. Their new policy will affect mostly passengers booked in economy class. The new policy is to not book disrupted

Throwback Thursday

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Primera Air

October 4, 2018 Daniel Morley

Earlier this week, Nordic low-cost carrier Primera Air ceased operations after ten years of operations. The closure came as a surprise to many as the airline was going through a period of rapid expansion in

News

easyJet Partners with Virgin Atlantic to Allow Passengers to Reach Popular North American Tourist Destinations

October 2, 2018 Daniel Morley

U.K.-based low-cost carrier easyJet has announced a new partnership with Virgin Atlantic. Starting October 2, passengers will be able to transfer between easyJet and Virgin Atlantic flights at London Gatwick. The partnership is part of

Throwback Thursday

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Mohawk Airlines

September 20, 2018 Daniel Morley

Mohawk Airlines was founded in 1945 as Robinson Aviation. Its founder, C.S. Robinson, was an aerial photographer and conducted the airline’s first flight on April 6. The airline was based in Ithaca, New York and started

News

United Unveils New Boarding Process

September 19, 2018 Daniel Morley

Airlines have long struggled to come up with an efficient way to board an aircraft and the boarding process can be the source of many passenger complaints as crowds of passengers clog the boarding lanes.

Routes

Frontier Continues Expansion with Six New Routes

September 12, 2018 Daniel Morley

Frontier has announced another round of expansion, announcing six new routes. The new routes will all be seasonal as well as less than daily. The biggest expansion will be at Orlando International Airport with four

News

United Follows JetBlue’s Lead with Latest Change

September 5, 2018 Daniel Morley

United Airlines, this week, has joined Jetblue Airways in raising their fees for checked bags. Both airlines will now charge customers $30 for the first checked bag. Second checked bags, on United, will cost $40

Throwback Thursday

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Shuttle by United

August 23, 2018 Daniel Morley

The recession of the early 1990s brought about numerous problems for airlines in the United States. The financial struggles that plagued the country’s airlines caused many to renegotiate contracts and cut costs to better compete

News

Air Chathams Resumes Auckland to Katpiti Coast Flights

August 20, 2018 Daniel Morley

Air Chathams, a regional airline in New Zealand, has resumed a route suspended by national carrier Air New Zealand earlier this year. The route between Auckland and the Kapiti Coast was served by the national

News

Silver Airways Cancels Branson Service Before Start

August 6, 2018 Daniel Morley

Branson Airport has announced that Silver Airways has cancelled its plans to start service to the city at the end of the month. The Florida based airline planned to start service to Branson from three

Throwback Thursday

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: ALM Antillean Airlines

August 2, 2018 Daniel Morley

ALM Antillean Airlines was founded on Aug. 1, 1964, as a division of the Dutch national carrier KLM. The Netherland Antilles were a constituent country under the Kingdom of the Netherlands and consisted of Curaçao,

Routes

United Adds Dulles to Miami in Route Expansion

July 31, 2018 Daniel Morley

United Airlines has added a new route to its expanding network. This Winter, the airline will be adding daily service between their hub at Washington Dulles to Miami International Airport. The service is seasonal for

Planes

Remembering the Gimli Glider Incident on Its 35th Anniversary

July 23, 2018 Daniel Morley

Today marks the 35th anniversary of one of the most significant and impressive feats in aviation to date. On this day in 1983, Air Canada flight 143 lost power from both engines while 41,000 feet

Opinions

Opinion: Norwegian is a Win for Both Travellers and Airlines

July 16, 2018 Daniel Morley

Norwegian Air Shuttle has proved controversial since their introduction to the international market in 2013. In the United States especially, the airline has been met with criticism from legacy carriers and unions. Groups in the

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Articles by Daniel Morley

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Virgin America

Long Beach Airport Increases Slot Utilization

Flybe Seeks New Owner as Revenues Plummet

Opinion: Airlines Should Charge For Carry-On Bags

WestJet Announces Route Expansion and Third Quarter Results

Virgin Atlantic Mulls London to Perth Flight in Direct Competition with Qantas

American Airlines Changes Rebooking Policy

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Primera Air

easyJet Partners with Virgin Atlantic to Allow Passengers to Reach Popular North American Tourist Destinations

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Mohawk Airlines

United Unveils New Boarding Process

Frontier Continues Expansion with Six New Routes

United Follows JetBlue’s Lead with Latest Change

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Shuttle by United

Air Chathams Resumes Auckland to Katpiti Coast Flights

Silver Airways Cancels Branson Service Before Start

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: ALM Antillean Airlines

United Adds Dulles to Miami in Route Expansion

Remembering the Gimli Glider Incident on Its 35th Anniversary

Opinion: Norwegian is a Win for Both Travellers and Airlines

Opinion: I Flew on the World’s Longest Flight and Don’t Remember Most of It. But That’s the Point

Avianca Celebrates 100 Years of Flying

Turkish Airlines Launches New Route to Rovaniemi, Finland

Inside a FlyingLab: Lufthansa’s Unique In-Flight Conference Experience

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