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Rolling Dice For a Free Flight: JetBlue Creates Board Game With a Surprise

December 14, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

For just $19.99, a select few people will have the chance to fly on JetBlue to any destination in the carrier’s network. The airline created a board game called “Get Packing!” that can be played

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Air New Zealand Becomes Latest Airline to Ground Multiple Boeing 787s

December 10, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

In just the past week, Air New Zealand has faced two separate incidents with its Boeing 787-9 aircraft resulting in aircraft being grounded. On Tuesday, Dec. 5, flight NZ99 departed Auckland for Tokyo Narita and

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American Averts Holiday Travel Nightmare, Reaches Agreement with Pilots’ Union

December 1, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

With the upcoming December holiday travel season, many were shocked on Wednesday when management at American Airlines revealed that there had been an error involving the pilot schedule bidding system. As a result of this

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LEVEL Lands a New Hub In Paris

November 30, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

From July 2018, the International Airlines Group (IAG) will launch new flights from Paris to Montreal, Newark, Guadeloupe, and Martinique under thr brand LEVEL, the company’s low-cost long-haul brand. LEVEL was founded in early 2017

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Germany’s Cartel Office Eyes Lufthansa Fares After Air Berlin Shut Down

November 25, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

The Federal Cartel Office, Germany’s national competition regulator, has its eyes on Lufthansa after prices on domestic flights skyrocketed following Air Berlin ending all flights in October. Germany’s second-largest carrier ceased operations last month after

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Air China Ends Flights to North Korea Amid Tensions

November 22, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

On Monday, Air China flew its last scheduled flight to Pyongyang, North Korea after operating the route for nine years. The Beijing-based carrier was the only airline in the world which offered flights to the

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From American to United: A Big Decision for Waterloo, Iowa

November 19, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

Located in Iowa, Waterloo Regional Airport is currently hard at work deciding the future of the airport’s only airline. For six years, the airport has seen service from American Airlines, operating through its regional brand.

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Two Airline Chief Executives Meet To Fly a Vintage Aircraft from 1929

November 16, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

Last week, the Chief Executive Officers of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines flew together on an aircraft that both carriers have had previous ties with. In a special outing for the two CEOs, Brad Tilden

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Fourth U.S. Airline Pulls Out of Cuban Market

November 15, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

Alaska Airlines announced that it will end its daily flights between Los Angeles and Havana, Cuba, with its last flight to the Cuban capital planned for Jan. 22, 2018. Alaska was the first carrier to

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American Airlines to Launch New Flights from Dallas-Fort Worth to Iceland

November 14, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

Fort Worth-based American Airlines will begin flying to Keflavik Airport in Reykjavik, Iceland beginning on June 7, 2018. Daily flights to the world’s northernmost capital will go on sale on Monday, Nov. 20. The airline

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Cyprus Airways Adds Six New Destinations

November 10, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

Charlie Airlines, an airline operating under the name “Cyprus Airways,” has announced six new destinations for its growing route network. The airline plans to connect the Greek capital of Athens and Larnaca, starting on March

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WOW Air Launches Flights to JFK

November 8, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

WOW Air has just announced its latest U.S destination: the Big Apple. The airline plans to commence flights to New York (JFK) on April 26, 2018. The flight between Reykjavik and JFK is scheduled to

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Etihad Cuts Route to Dallas, Blames American Airlines

November 4, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

After operating non-stop flights three times weekly between Dallas Fort-Worth and Abu Dhabi for just over three years, Etihad Airways announced its plans to suspend the flight, effective March 25, 2018. The flight, which has

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United Completes Last International Flight for Boeing 747 Fleet

October 29, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

After departing Seoul-Incheon Airport one last time, United Airlines flight 892 touched down at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday at San Francisco International Airport. The arrival of this flight marked the last international regularly scheduled flight

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Photos: Hawaiian Airlines Recieves First Airbus A321neo

October 28, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

Hawaiian Airlines recently took delivery of its first Airbus A321neo aircraft. A team of the airline’s employees flew to Hamburg to pick up the aircraft, sporting Hawaiian’s newly revised livery. With the first aircraft delivered,

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Going Out with a Stunt: Air Berlin’s Last Transatlantic Flight

October 20, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

On Sunday, Air Berlin’s final long-haul flight arrived in Dusseldorf, almost nine hours after departing from Miami International Airport. Air Berlin flight 7001 was on final approach to Dusseldorf’s runway 23L, when the pilot

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Photo Gallery: Behind-the-Scenes at Athens International Airport

October 13, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

Earlier this year, we created a behind-the-scenes article featuring Dubai International Airport, one of the world’s busiest airports for passengers and cargo. In August, AirlineGeeks visited Athens to tour Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Greece’s largest

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Southwest Airlines Announces Intention to Serve Hawaii Following Years of Speculation

October 12, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

For years now, enthusiasts, frequent fliers, and the airline industry as a whole have been speculating that Southwest Airlines would at some point commence service to Hawaii, the U.S. state located 2,390 miles from California.

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KLM Offers Virtual Reality Experience for Budget Travelers

October 7, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

In a unique plan to attract more customers, KLM announced that its new app “Flight Upgrader” has been made available, offering passengers the opportunity to upgrade virtually via a special headset. Utilizing either Google

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Another Gulf Carrier Backing: Qatar Airways Invests in Italy’s Meridiana

October 3, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

The state-owned flag carrier based in Doha, Qatar Airways, announced that it has finalized a deal with Sardinia-based airline Meridiana, to purchase a 49 percent stake in the Italian carrier, while Meridiana’s parent company will

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Articles by Mateen Kontoravdis

Rolling Dice For a Free Flight: JetBlue Creates Board Game With a Surprise

Air New Zealand Becomes Latest Airline to Ground Multiple Boeing 787s

American Averts Holiday Travel Nightmare, Reaches Agreement with Pilots’ Union

LEVEL Lands a New Hub In Paris

Germany’s Cartel Office Eyes Lufthansa Fares After Air Berlin Shut Down

Air China Ends Flights to North Korea Amid Tensions

From American to United: A Big Decision for Waterloo, Iowa

Two Airline Chief Executives Meet To Fly a Vintage Aircraft from 1929

Fourth U.S. Airline Pulls Out of Cuban Market

American Airlines to Launch New Flights from Dallas-Fort Worth to Iceland

Cyprus Airways Adds Six New Destinations

WOW Air Launches Flights to JFK

Etihad Cuts Route to Dallas, Blames American Airlines

United Completes Last International Flight for Boeing 747 Fleet

Photos: Hawaiian Airlines Recieves First Airbus A321neo

Going Out with a Stunt: Air Berlin’s Last Transatlantic Flight

Photo Gallery: Behind-the-Scenes at Athens International Airport

Southwest Airlines Announces Intention to Serve Hawaii Following Years of Speculation

KLM Offers Virtual Reality Experience for Budget Travelers

Another Gulf Carrier Backing: Qatar Airways Invests in Italy’s Meridiana

Aer Lingus to Roll Out Refreshed Brand Next Year

China Southern Plans to Have 1,000 Aircraft by 2020

Shanghai Airlines Adds First 787 Dreamliner to Long-Haul Fleet

Singapore Airlines Takes Delivery of First A350-900ULR

The Battle for Hong Kong: Cathay Pacific vs. Hong Kong Airlines