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The New Law that Could Change How Travelers Book Flights

April 22, 2018 Parker Davis

In early 2012, Spirit Airlines sent this email out to customers: “WARNING: New government regulations require us to HIDE taxes in your fares.” In what some might call typical Spirit Airlines fashion, the carrier was protesting

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Group from Northwestern Looking to Make Inflight Wi-Fi Better Than Ever Before

April 17, 2018 Parker Davis

When the first commercial aircraft took to the skies in the early part of the 20th century, and for even decades after, flying was an escape from the world below. For two, five, even ten

The Next Chapter for Flights Between the U.S. and Cuba

April 8, 2018 Parker Davis

Back in 2017, AirlineGeeks tackled the topic of U.S. airlines flying to Cuba. It was just after American Airlines had announced a capacity reduction for flights to the Caribbean island nation, and many were unsure

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The Saga of El Al, Air India, and Saudi Arabian Airspace

March 31, 2018 Parker Davis

The Backstory On Thursday, March 22, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner took off from Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, bound for Tel Aviv, Israel. The flight – Air India flight 139 – took

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Qantas Launches First Europe-Australia Nonstop Flight

March 25, 2018 Parker Davis

Sydney-based Qantas Airways on Saturday launched the first ever nonstop flight between Europe and Australia as the inaugural flight lifted off at 6:49 p.m. local time in Perth, Australia, bound for London. The Boeing 787-9

Airlines

Etihad’s Push for Profitability

March 18, 2018 Parker Davis

Once upon a time, Etihad Airways, for many, was the epitome of luxury in air travel. For many, they still are. With the Residence – a true three-room apartment in the skies – sitting in

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A Big Step Back for Qatar Airways

March 11, 2018 Parker Davis

Qatar Airways announced on Wednesday they would report a “very large loss” for the current fiscal year as a result of a blockade placed on the nation by various other Middle East nations last June.

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Trump’s Personal Pilot on Short List for New FAA Head

February 26, 2018 Parker Davis

Trump’s personal pilot is in the running to lead U.S. aviation’s chief governing body, the Federal Aviation Administration, a Trump administration spokesperson confirmed to Axios late Sunday night. John Dunkin has worked for Trump since

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Still Stuck in the Back: The Worthlessness of Some Frequent Flyer Status in Today’s Saturated Aviation Market

February 23, 2018 Parker Davis

Disclaimer: This article contains opinions from the author based on his personal experiences with this topic In 1972, United Airlines, with help from Western Direct Marketing, created the first true airline frequent flyer program. Members

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Africa’s Debate over a Single Air Transport Market: Why It Matters

February 13, 2018 Parker Davis

For years, authorities in government and aviation across Africa have been engrossed in a debate that could alter the course of the continent’s aviation market: the debate over whether to create a Single African Air

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Branching Out from the Corner of the World: Air New Zealand’s Possible Next Step

February 6, 2018 Parker Davis

New Zealand is one of the more remote — yet still internationally involved and significant — nations on earth. Located just over 1,000 miles from Australia, the small island nation is home to only 4.7

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U.S. Set to Announce Agreement with Qatar Airways, Ease Open Skies Dispute

January 29, 2018 Parker Davis

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is expected to announce tomorrow an agreement with Doha-based Qatar Airways in an attempt to resolve the ongoing dispute between the three U.S. legacy carriers and the gulf carriers.

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The Best in Flying: Competitors for Crystal Cabin Awards 2018 Announced

January 23, 2018 Parker Davis

The Crystal Cabin Awards released the list of the competitors vying for its namesake award, given for the past 12 years for the best in aircraft innovation on Tuesday. The winners, which will be announced

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Singapore Airlines Announces Next Routes for Refreshed A380s

January 15, 2018 Parker Davis

Singapore Airlines on Monday announced the second and third routes for its refreshed Airbus A380 aircraft, which feature the airline’s new Suites first class product and other updated cabins. Beginning in February, the A380s will

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Kenya Airways Celebrates First Steps of Nairobi to New York Flight

January 12, 2018 Parker Davis

On Thursday, Kenya Airways began selling tickets for its new flight from its main hub in Nairobi to New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport. The route, which is set to commence on Oct. 28, would

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How Congress Is Trying to Bring More Women Into Aviation

January 4, 2018 Parker Davis

In a bipartisan effort to create more opportunities for women in the aviation industry, Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine), are cosponsoring a bill called the Promoting Women in the Aviation Workforce Act. The

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$2.2 Billion: Two Ways to Run a Profitable Airline

December 29, 2017 Parker Davis

$2.2 billion. The net profit of two of the world’s major airlines in 2016. Those airlines, however, have much less in common than their financials might seem to indicate. One operates the truest example of

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Opinion: Don’t Blame the Airlines for Shrinking Seats

December 23, 2017 Parker Davis

When travelers around the world over purchase tickets on airlines, what makes them pay an additional premium rather than purchase a cheap, economy fare? The answer is simple: comfort and convenience. For those passengers who can

Routes

Malaysia Continues Revitalization with New A350 Routes

December 11, 2017 Parker Davis

On Sunday, Malaysia Airlines added new routes to their future Airbus A350 network. According to AirlineRoute, Malaysia will be using their new A350 on flights to Tokyo and Auckland from their hub in Kuala Lumpur.

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Flying in the Cheer: The 12th Year of American Airlines’ Snowball Express

December 9, 2017 Parker Davis

The scene at gate C2 on Saturday was one out of a movie. Hundreds of volunteers, veterans, soldiers, American Airlines employees, and media crowded around the end of the jet bridge, anxiously awaiting the arrival

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Articles by Parker Davis

The New Law that Could Change How Travelers Book Flights

Group from Northwestern Looking to Make Inflight Wi-Fi Better Than Ever Before

The Next Chapter for Flights Between the U.S. and Cuba

The Saga of El Al, Air India, and Saudi Arabian Airspace

Qantas Launches First Europe-Australia Nonstop Flight

Etihad’s Push for Profitability

A Big Step Back for Qatar Airways

Trump’s Personal Pilot on Short List for New FAA Head

Still Stuck in the Back: The Worthlessness of Some Frequent Flyer Status in Today’s Saturated Aviation Market

Africa’s Debate over a Single Air Transport Market: Why It Matters

Branching Out from the Corner of the World: Air New Zealand’s Possible Next Step

U.S. Set to Announce Agreement with Qatar Airways, Ease Open Skies Dispute

The Best in Flying: Competitors for Crystal Cabin Awards 2018 Announced

Singapore Airlines Announces Next Routes for Refreshed A380s

Kenya Airways Celebrates First Steps of Nairobi to New York Flight

How Congress Is Trying to Bring More Women Into Aviation

$2.2 Billion: Two Ways to Run a Profitable Airline

Opinion: Don’t Blame the Airlines for Shrinking Seats

Malaysia Continues Revitalization with New A350 Routes

Flying in the Cheer: The 12th Year of American Airlines’ Snowball Express

The 31st IATA Ground Handling Conference Opens in Doha

Norwegian Air Argentina Returns Its First Aircraft Before Starting Operations

Virgin America’s Final Flight Takes Off into the Night Sky

Airbus Celebrates Another Milestone for Ultra-Long-Haul Air Travel

A Flying Force for Good: Organizations and Airline Livery Combinations