Airlines

Back in August 2016, the Federal Aviation Administration announced that Indonesia had received the Category 1 rating necessary for airlines in other countries to fly to the U.S. This marked a huge milestone for the country’s aviation programs, as carriers could begin the application process for flights to the U.S. Before the category change, Garuda […]

As of Jan. 30, 2017, American Airlines Senior Vice President, International and Cargo, Art Torno, announced his retirement date for April following 38 years of working with the company. “During Art’s long career with American, he has helped establish the airline as a leading international carrier. His leadership and vision have been instrumental in supporting […]

Delta Air Lines has announced that they, along with their partner Aeromexico, have become the official airline of the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC). The partnership, released on Monday, will allow the two airlines to provide transportation for the Los Angeles-based soccer team, starting in 2018. A press release stated, “the partnership also includes category […]

In 2006, Caribbean Airlines was born out of the former British West Indies Airlines. At this time, the cost of flights in the Caribbean was increasing. This created the idea for REDjet, marketed as the Caribbean’s first low-cost airline. The investment group, AIRONE Holdings, originally wanted to base the airline in Jamaica. However, the government […]

Emirates announced on Tuesday that they will be opening up their business and first class lounges to all passengers. Lounges were previously only open to higher-tier frequent flyer members and Business or First Class travelers. While Silver and Gold tier members still have the same privileges, passengers can use either lounge for an additional cost. Blue […]

United’s first Boeing 777-300ER was delivered earlier this month and has been preparing for its first revenue flight which is scheduled from Newark to San Fransisco on Feb. 16. Unlike older aircraft, this one will be the first in the fleet to feature United’s brand new Polaris business class seats. These new seats are designed to […]

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. […]

Dallas, Texas-based Southwest Airlines announced Tuesday new changes to their executive ranks, promoting Thomas Nealon to President and Michael Van de Ven to Chief Operating Officer. Nealon, who rejoined Southwest a little over a year ago in the then-newly created position Executive Vice President of Strategy and Innovation, had previously served as the airline’s Chief […]

On Dec. 28, 1978, United flight 173 was approaching Portland after an evening flight from Denver. The Douglas DC-8 was operated by an experienced flight crew with a combined total of over 35,000 flight hours between the three. As the crew lowered the landing gear for their approach, a loud thunk was heard and a […]

Norwegian Air is continuing with their expansion plans, planning to hire an additional 130 staff members to operate new routes from Edinburgh, Scotland. The open positions will include roles for over 100 cabin crew and 30 pilots in an effort to support new routes across the Atlantic to the East Coast of the United States. In a statement, Norwegian’s Chief Commercial […]