Parker Davis

Opinions

Opinion: When Almost Meaningless Airline Marketing Succeeds in Going Viral

August 9, 2019 Parker Davis

I’ve been thinking a lot about airline marketing lately, having first came to mind after watching Delta make comparatively minor changes to its economy class service offerings and seeing how news outlets both large and

News

Airlines Cancel Flights to Egypt, But What Follows?

July 21, 2019 Parker Davis

Two European airlines announced on Saturday a temporary halt to flights between their home countries and Egypt as a precautionary measure after warnings came of a “heightened risk of terrorism against aviation.” Waterside, UK-based British

News

U.S. Airlines and Qatar Airways Meet with President Trump to Pursue Stronger Deal

July 19, 2019 Parker Davis

Executives from America’s largest airlines met with President Trump and Vice President Pence on Thursday in Washington D.C. with the hopes of encouraging a more substantial deal governing the behavior of the Middle Eastern Gulf

Opinions

It Matters: Delta’s Commitment to Economy Puts Them Above the Pack

July 8, 2019 Parker Davis

On Sunday, a fellow AirlineGeeks writer published his take on Delta’s economy class improvements. While I won’t rehash in great detail the specifics of the news, his argument was pretty simple: “it doesn’t matter.” I

News

What Comes Next in American Airlines-Mechanics Dispute

July 1, 2019 Parker Davis

A trial slated to begin July 1 is set to put an end to the months-long dispute between American Airlines management and mechanics, represented by the Transport Workers Union and the International Association of Machinists

Opinions

Opinion: Why Passengers Need to Put a Stop to Airline Fees

June 24, 2019 Parker Davis

A report from USA Today released last week detailed the airlines’ success in continuing to up their revenues from ancillary fees. According to the report, airlines in the first quarter of 2019 earned $1.3 billion

News

Lufthansa Cuts 2019 Forecasts, Blaming Local Low-Cost Carriers

June 21, 2019 Parker Davis

The Lufthansa Group on Monday announced its subsidiary airlines were the next in a long list of carriers from around the world to be adversely affected by the increasing numbers of low-cost carriers. The group

News

MAX Cancellations Continue to Drag On, but Boeing Sees End in Sight

June 11, 2019 Parker Davis

American Airlines announced it will cancel flights on its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft until after Labor Day in the U.S., which this year takes place Sept. 2. The setback comes during a week in which

Routes

Qatar Airways Begins New A350-1000 Service to Dallas/Fort Worth

June 3, 2019 Parker Davis

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport became the second in the U.S. to receive Airbus A350-1000 service as Qatar Airways flight 729 touched down at 3:15 p.m. June 1. Just an hour later, Houston’s George Bush

News

Breaking Down the New Airline Emissions Agreement

May 28, 2019 Parker Davis

Over a dozen U.S.-based airlines and airline management companies have agreed to a new United Nations proposal that would work to cut emissions in the commercial aviation industry as a part of a growing effort

News

Qatar Airways Looks to Take Further Hold of India Market

May 21, 2019 Parker Davis

Just over a month ago, India’s Jet Airways ceased all flights after running out of the funds necessary to continue operating. That shutdown had effects across the airline’s route network. While that network did include

Airlines

Why It’s Difficult to Trust Airline Rankings

May 12, 2019 Parker Davis

When passengers are looking to get from point A to point B for a quick weekend trip, it’s almost a surefire bet cost will be one of the biggest factors they look at when deciding

News

Air India Grounds Aircraft, Unable to Purchase Engines

May 6, 2019 Parker Davis

Air India announced this weekend it has set aside nearly $100 million to get nearly 20 grounded narrowbody aircraft back in the air months after they were first pulled out of service due to engine

Top Story

Questions of Privacy in the Airline Industry

April 29, 2019 Parker Davis

Late last week, United became the first U.S. airline to make what to most may seem like a relatively minor announcement: the small cameras that for years have been embedded in seat back entertainment systems

News

United’s Free Sandwiches and What Could Come of Them

April 22, 2019 Parker Davis

Last week, a user on Twitter who was flying from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport aboard United Airlines posted a picture of a sandwich given to him on

Opinions

My Unpopular Opinion: It’s the MD-80’s Time To Go

April 20, 2019 Parker Davis

Before anyone breaks out the pitchforks and torches, let me explain myself. It shouldn’t take too long, and if you still want to afterward, go for it. I write this article wholeheartedly recognizing the McDonnell

Top Story

The FAA’s Meeting with Airlines on the MAX: What Comes Next?

April 14, 2019 Parker Davis

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the governing and regulating body of U.S. aviation, held meetings April 12 with representatives from three major U.S. airlines and their pilot unions to discuss the future of Boeing 737

News

United Continues Industry Trend By Eliminating Award Chart

April 7, 2019 Parker Davis

In recent decades, airlines turned to loyalty programs as a way to drum up business, a way to attract not just the lucrative business travelers who are going to fly no matter what, but also

Opinions

Opinion: Now Is Not the Time for Free Wi-Fi

March 31, 2019 Parker Davis

Earlier this week, Air New Zealand announced it would begin offering free Wi-Fi on all flights that feature properly equipped aircraft, effective immediately. The airline’s newly delivered Airbus A320neo family aircraft are already equipped and

Top Story

Southwest Sues Mechanics: Everything That Led to Now

March 4, 2019 Parker Davis

Southwest Airlines is a company that thrives on the culture of being different. On the aircraft, seats aren’t assigned and flight attendants are largely given free rein to take their own liberties with the safety

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Articles by Parker Davis

Opinion: When Almost Meaningless Airline Marketing Succeeds in Going Viral

Airlines Cancel Flights to Egypt, But What Follows?

U.S. Airlines and Qatar Airways Meet with President Trump to Pursue Stronger Deal

It Matters: Delta’s Commitment to Economy Puts Them Above the Pack

What Comes Next in American Airlines-Mechanics Dispute

Opinion: Why Passengers Need to Put a Stop to Airline Fees

Lufthansa Cuts 2019 Forecasts, Blaming Local Low-Cost Carriers

MAX Cancellations Continue to Drag On, but Boeing Sees End in Sight

Qatar Airways Begins New A350-1000 Service to Dallas/Fort Worth

Breaking Down the New Airline Emissions Agreement

Qatar Airways Looks to Take Further Hold of India Market

Why It’s Difficult to Trust Airline Rankings

Air India Grounds Aircraft, Unable to Purchase Engines

Questions of Privacy in the Airline Industry

United’s Free Sandwiches and What Could Come of Them

My Unpopular Opinion: It’s the MD-80’s Time To Go

The FAA’s Meeting with Airlines on the MAX: What Comes Next?

United Continues Industry Trend By Eliminating Award Chart

Opinion: Now Is Not the Time for Free Wi-Fi

Southwest Sues Mechanics: Everything That Led to Now

Struggling Malaysia Airlines Receives New Capital Injection

United Adds New European, Indian and Caribbean Routes

United Airlines and AirlineGeeks Celebrate National Aviation Day with Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Qantas Records Increased Revenue in 2019, Plans For Project Sunrise with Ultra-Long-Haul Research Flights

Philippines AirAsia Eyes U.S. Service