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New Orleans International Airport Opens New Terminal Building

November 11, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

Just in time for the Holiday travel rush, the long-awaited new terminal at New Orleans International Airport opened its gate on Wednesday, November 6. The project was originally scheduled to be completed in May 2018,

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Lufthansa Renews Interest in Struggling Alitalia

November 4, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

In an unexpected twist of the never-ending saga of Alitalia’s restructuring, German carrier Lufthansa is now becoming an interested party in the operation. After expressing a lukewarm interest at various stages throughout the entire process,

Airports

Milan Linate Airport Reopens After Maintenance Shutdown

October 28, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

At 6:02 p.m. on Satuday, Alitalia flight AZ2092 from Rome landed at Milan Linate Airport. It was the first flight to land at Milan’s city airport after a three-month closure to allow the resurfacing of

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Photo Tour: Exploring Embraer’s New E195-E2 Profit Hunter

October 22, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

While Brazilian carrier Azul was getting ready to launch its first flight with the new Embraer 195-E2, the aircraft manufacturer continued its promotional tour to showcase its newest aircraft around the world. AirlineGeeks had the

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Alitalia Still Without a Savior, Is the End Approaching?

October 17, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

Another deadline has passed for Alitalia and there is still no indication of a likely solution to the Italian flag carrier’s long-standing troubles. A binding offer that was due to be presented by Oct. 15

Airlines

ICAO General Assembly Draws To A Close In Montreal

October 7, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

For the past two weeks the representatives of all the 193 States that are members of ICAO, the International Civil Aviation Organization, have been reunited at the ICAO Headquarter in Montreal, Canada for the 40th

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Japan Airlines Introduces Feature To Help Passengers Avoid Screaming Infants

October 1, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

It may be controversial, but the latest initiative by Japan Airlines is bound to prove very popular among a certain group of passengers. The Japanese carrier has introduced a feature in its website booking process

Planes

Airbus Confirms Belief There Is No Market For New Mid-Market Aircraft

September 24, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

The two biggest aircraft manufacturers in the world, Boeing Inc. and Airbus Industries, are continuing their battle on the potential viability for a new New Mid-Market Aircraft or New Midsize Aircraft (NMA). The NMA is

Airports

Japan Assigns 50 New International Daytime Slots at Tokyo Haneda

September 16, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

Japanese authorities have allocated 50 new daytime slot pairs at Tokyo Haneda Airport to nine countries for the 2020 IATA Summer season which begins on March 29, 2020. The pairs have been equally distributed between

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No Finish Line Yet In Sight For Alitalia

September 14, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

Those who were looking forward to another episode of the never-ending saga of Alitalia and its quest for survival will have to wait a bit longer. The deadline for the presentation of a binding offer

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700th Delta Aircraft with Seatback Entertainment Screens Takes Off

July 30, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

Delta Air Lines is doubling down on the passenger experience. After the carrier’s choice to invest in an improved onboard experience for international economy class passengers, the Atlanta-based carrier continues with its roll-out plan to

Airports

Milan’s Linate Airport Temporarily Shuts Down, Flights Relocated to Malpensa

July 26, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

The city of Milan this weekend will lose one of its airports for the next three months. Airport “Enrico Forlanini” in Milan-Linate will suspend all commercial operation in the evening of Friday, July 26, when

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Atlantia to Become Alitalia’s Majority Stakeholder

July 17, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

The never-ending saga of ailing carrier Alitalia seems to be close to a new chapter. On Monday, the now-majority stakeholder Ferrovie dello Stato (the Italian state railway company) held a Board of Directors meeting to

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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

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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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Articles by Vanni Gibertini

New Orleans International Airport Opens New Terminal Building

Lufthansa Renews Interest in Struggling Alitalia

Milan Linate Airport Reopens After Maintenance Shutdown

Photo Tour: Exploring Embraer’s New E195-E2 Profit Hunter

Alitalia Still Without a Savior, Is the End Approaching?

ICAO General Assembly Draws To A Close In Montreal

Japan Airlines Introduces Feature To Help Passengers Avoid Screaming Infants

Airbus Confirms Belief There Is No Market For New Mid-Market Aircraft

Japan Assigns 50 New International Daytime Slots at Tokyo Haneda

No Finish Line Yet In Sight For Alitalia

700th Delta Aircraft with Seatback Entertainment Screens Takes Off

Milan’s Linate Airport Temporarily Shuts Down, Flights Relocated to Malpensa

Atlantia to Become Alitalia’s Majority Stakeholder

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

SunExpress Places Boeing 737 MAX Order, Boosts Confidence in Struggling Program

Recap: Days 1 and 2 of the 2019 Dubai Airshow

Fiji Airways Aims High With New A350XWB, Debuts Jet at Dubai Airshow

Aircalin Returns Airbus A330neo After Cabin Odor Reports

Emirates Places Order for Airbus A350-900 XWBs