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Singapore Airlines’ Airbus A350-900XWB Takes Off for Houston
Singapore Airlines has continued evaluating its overall global network. On Tuesday, the airline inaugurated service with their Airbus A350-900XWB between Singapore, Manchester, and Houston. Over the last few months, the carrier has made quite a few changes on this route. Initially, the trip involved a stopover in Moscow on the way to Houston. However, as of […]
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United and Saks Fifth Avenue Partner for a NYC Polaris-themed Display
United’s final unveiling of its new business class experience, Polaris, is coming soon, with the actual seats to be found on United’s new 777-300ER aircraft in February. To create more anticipation for the event, United has once again teamed up with Saks Fifth Avenue to create a different and unique visual experience. As of Jan. […]
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Opinion: United’s Opportunity to Further Capitalize in Asia From Various US Markets
The past year has seen a tremendous increase in destinations in the Asia region for United. The bulk of this large expansion has been operated out of San Francisco International Airport (SFO), their “Gateway to the Pacific,” but this doesn’t mean that there isn’t an opportunity for growth from another major hub. San Francisco to the World At […]
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A Look Back at Some of the Aircraft Liveries That Were Revealed in 2016
As 2016 progressed, many airlines added artistic flair to their typical aircraft design in order to create a unique and remarkable sight. This year some airlines revised their brand image, while others formed special partnerships that led to special aircraft liveries. Alaska’s New Livery In January, Seattle-based Alaska Airlines revealed one of their largest brand […]
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Airlines Embrace The Holiday Season With Community Outreach Events
As the holiday season begins to kick into full swing, some airlines are reaching out within their respective communities to give back. WestJet WestJet comes up with a new Christmas Miracle each year. Examples from previous years include delivering gift requests from passengers to the baggage claim at their arrival destination. This year, WestJet dedicated […]
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State series: Minnesota
MAJOR AIRPORTS Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is a joint military-civil use airport. It is located in within 10 miles of both Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota. The airport is the third largest hub for Delta Airlines, and is also a hub for Sun Country Airlines. In 2015, the airport was […]
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State Series: Kentucky and Tennessee
Since the creation of the first airport in 1909 by Wilbur Wright, cities in the United States have come together to create one of the most expansive airport systems in the world. Over the next few months, our writers have taken an in-depth look to see what airports each state has to offer, what its history entails, and what […]
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The Big Four US Airlines: An Analysis of Their Commercials
In today’s ever connected and increasingly technologically dependent age, airlines are exploring new ways of attracting frequent flyers as well as new customers. The four largest US airlines have been very active in their television advertisements, and they each have a unique way of doing so. American American’s new commercials follows suit with their new […]
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¡Vayamos a La Habana! US Airlines Make History with Scheduled Service to Havana
For over five decades, there has been no scheduled air service between the United States and Havana. As of Nov. 28, travel to and from the Cuban capital has gotten a bit easier thanks to new flights from American, United, jetBlue, Frontier, and Delta. Fifty-Five Years Ago In the early 1950s, Cuba was a major […]
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WestJet and McDonalds Take Flight Together
WestJet recently announced their partnership with McDonald’s Canada to serve the restaurant’s McCafé Premium Roast Coffee onboard the airline’s more than 650 daily flights. The first flight offering McDonald’s coffee departed Toronto on Nov. 21 to Calgary. This represents a global-first for McDonald’s, and easily demonstrates the restaurant’s emphasis on providing Canadians with “A New Way […]