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Lufthansa’s Eurowings to Focus on Short-Haul, Brussels Airlines Remains Independent

June 25, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

As part of its Capital Market Day in Frankfurt on Monday, the Lufthansa Group provided an update on its financial health, as well as announced several major changes to its corporate strategy. The German flag

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The Implications of Alaska’s Newly-Inked Agreement with Air Italy

June 18, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

In a development that is likely to stir some controversy in the U.S. airline business, Italian carrier Air Italy signed a Special Prorate Agreement with Seattle-based Alaska Airlines adding ten more destinations in the United

Airlines

British Airways’ Alex Cruz Outlines Tough Decisions in Recent Interview

May 24, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

Last February, British Airways announced some of its best financial results on record Generating more than £2 billion ($2.53 billion) in profits for the year 2018, with an operating margin 15 percent higher than in

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Virgin Australia Adjusts Capacity as Low Demand Hampers Profits

May 19, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

Softening demand in both business and leisure markets is projected to send Virgin Australia’s accounts into the red. In an investor update delivered to the markets on May 17, the Australian carrier announced estimated earnings

Trip Reports

Trip Report: Flying on a Swoop Boeing 737-800 from Hamilton to Las Vegas

May 14, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

Since high average fares are quite typical of the Canadian market, it was not difficult to foresee the launch of one or more Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier (ULCC) ventures north of the 45th parallel. Despite being the

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Delta Begins Testing Free Onboard Wi-Fi

May 10, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

Delta has decided to take the first step towards providing free internet connection onboard its aircraft by setting up an “initial, limited test” on 55 domestic routes every day, starting on May 13. In the

Routes

Alitalia Launches Rome-Washington Flight as Financial Struggles Linger

May 3, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

In the midst of its struggles to ensure its survival, Alitalia launched a new transatlantic route on Thursday connecting its hub at Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci – Fiumicino Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. The

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Allegiant Seeks DOT Permission to Fly to Mexico

April 25, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

U.S. leisure carrier Allegiant Air has filed an application with the Department of Transportation to offer scheduled air services between the United States and Mexico. This would mark the beginning of international services for the

Airlines

Air Italy Sparks New Controversy in U.S.-Middle East Carriers Row

April 18, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

The lingering debate fostered by major U.S. carriers complaining about “unfair competition” on behalf of airlines from the Middle East has seen a major flare in the last few days due to some back-and-forth between

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Alitalia Recovery Further Delayed with No Buyers in Sight

April 6, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

The solution to the never-ending saga of ailing Italian flag carrier Alitalia has been further delayed. The three commissioners now at the helm of the virtually bankrupt airline have officially communicated that the new turnaround

Articles by Vanni Gibertini

Lufthansa’s Eurowings to Focus on Short-Haul, Brussels Airlines Remains Independent

The Implications of Alaska’s Newly-Inked Agreement with Air Italy

British Airways’ Alex Cruz Outlines Tough Decisions in Recent Interview

Virgin Australia Adjusts Capacity as Low Demand Hampers Profits

Trip Report: Flying on a Swoop Boeing 737-800 from Hamilton to Las Vegas

Delta Begins Testing Free Onboard Wi-Fi

Alitalia Launches Rome-Washington Flight as Financial Struggles Linger

Allegiant Seeks DOT Permission to Fly to Mexico

Air Italy Sparks New Controversy in U.S.-Middle East Carriers Row

Alitalia Recovery Further Delayed with No Buyers in Sight

Mandarin Airlines to Launch Charter Flight to Tottori, Japan

Heathrow Passengers Face Summer Disruptions Due to Industrial Action

The Longest Scheduled Routes Operated by Boeing’s 757

Handy Tips for Aussie Frequent Fliers

Vistara Announces Flights to Singapore and New Codeshare Agreements