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Bombardier and Iran Close To Reaching a Deal

January 17, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Just over a year ago, Iran Air received its first brand new airplane in over 24 years. It was also the first new aircraft delivery for the nation as a whole, following the lifting of sanctions

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Two Ultra-Low-Cost Carriers Connect With New Codeshare Agreement

January 16, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Codeshare agreements, which allow airlines to sell tickets on partner airlines, are commonplace among the world’s airlines as they allow better connectivity and more options for passengers. Ultra-low-cost-carriers (ULCC), however, have resisted these agreements with

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These Four Flights Ended Up Diverting Twice Due to Last Week’s JFK Fiasco

January 9, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Last week’s winter storm was felt all over the Northeast, with the New York area receiving over 16 inches of snow. It led to many unique visitors for airports such as Stewart International Airport receiving

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Southwest Airlines Begins 2018 with Employee Bonuses and New Airplanes

January 2, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

The GOP tax bill has been making headlines recently and Southwest Airlines just announced a $1,000 bonus to all of its employees as a result of this tax reform. As a way for the airline

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American Airlines Completes Its Repainting Project

December 30, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

39 percent of American Airlines’ fleet was repainted into the carrier’s new livery by February 2015 and the carrier was planning to have 96 percent of the fleet done by December 2017 and the entire

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Going Out With a Stunt: The Outcome of Air Berlin’s Sharp Left Turn

December 20, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

As a way to commemorate Air Berlin’s final transatlantic flight, the pilots of flight 7001 from Miami to Dusseldorf on Oct. 16 made a sharp left turn over the airport following a low flyover of

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Delta Adds First Airbus A350XWB Route from Los Angeles

December 18, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

As Delta Air Lines phases out its remaining 747s which it inherited after merging with Northwest Airlines in 2010, the airline has been hard at work welcoming its newest flagship: the Airbus A350-900, into its

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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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Articles by Mateen Kontoravdis

Bombardier and Iran Close To Reaching a Deal

Two Ultra-Low-Cost Carriers Connect With New Codeshare Agreement

These Four Flights Ended Up Diverting Twice Due to Last Week’s JFK Fiasco

Southwest Airlines Begins 2018 with Employee Bonuses and New Airplanes

American Airlines Completes Its Repainting Project

Going Out With a Stunt: The Outcome of Air Berlin’s Sharp Left Turn

Delta Adds First Airbus A350XWB Route from Los Angeles

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

Aer Lingus Reintroduces Business Class on Key European Short-Haul Routes

WOW Air to Retire Widebody Aircraft, Reduce Long-Haul Operations

United CEO Declines Need for Additional 737 MAX Training

Here Comes the Sun: Inside Sun Country’s Transition to a Low-Cost Carrier

TAP Air Portugal Announces Service to San Francisco Starting in June