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WestJet Encore Celebrates its Five-Year Anniversary

June 22, 2018 Samuel Chen

WestJet Encore, the regional arm of Canadian low-cost airline WestJet, is celebrating its five-year anniversary. The airline started in 2013 with two Bombardier Q400 turboprop aircraft. Since it’s inception, the airline has been serving Canada’s regional

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Norwegian Announces First Entry into Canada

June 22, 2018 Thomas Pallini

European low-cost airline Norwegian Air Shuttle has announced it is expanding its overseas and long-haul operations to Canada. Already serving numerous cities throughout the United States under its Norwegian Long Haul, Norwegian Air UK and

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U.S. Airlines Take a Stance Against Transporting Separated Child Immigrants

June 20, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Four major U.S. airlines took a stand against the federal government, asking it not to use any of their flights to transport migrant children separated from their families. Earlier this year, Attorney General Jeff Sessions

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FedEx Places Order for 24 Additional Boeing Freighters

June 20, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Boeing and FedEx announced a new order for 12 767 and 12 777 Freighters with a list price value of $6.6 billion dollars on Tuesday. “We are taking another positive step in our fleet modernization

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Will a New Low-Cost-Carrier Be Taking Flight in the U.S.?

June 19, 2018 John Flett

After significant consolidation and concentration of the U.S. aviation industry, there is now the possibility of a new airline entering the buoyant market. Airline Weekly is reporting that TAP Air Portugal co-owner and JetBlue Founder

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Emirates Testing A380 at Boston’s Logan International Airport

June 18, 2018 Thomas Pallini

This Saturday will see Emirates test its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380-800, at Boston’s Logan International Airport, according to One Mile at a Time. Currently, the Gulf carrier serves Boston with its largest Boeing long-haul

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WestJet’s Swoop Unveils U.S. Plans in DOT Application

June 18, 2018 Daniel Morley

Swoop, Canada’s newest airline, has unveiled its intentions to start flights to the United States. In an application to the US Department of Transportation, the airline has stated intentions to begin transborder flights in October.

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Increase in Safety Prompts the EU to Lift Ban on Indonesia’s Airlines

June 18, 2018 Connor Sadler

Late last Thursday, the European Union (EU) announced the lifting of its ban on airlines in Indonesia, clearing the way for several airlines to announce more service as they see fit. In 2007, the EU

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The Slow and Painful Decay of LATAM Argentina

June 17, 2018 Pablo Diaz

There are winners and losers in the fast-growing, quick-changing Latin American aviation market. After a few years of uncertainty, LATAM Holdings is ready to take the next step and start the European route expansion it

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TAP Air Portugal Promotes Stopover Program in Brooklyn with Co-Owner David Neeleman

June 16, 2018 Thomas Pallini

As the World Cup match between Portugal and Spain waged on, TAP Air Portugal was hosting a group of aviation geeks in Brooklyn’s East Williamsburg neighborhood. On the corner of Bogart and Grattan Streets was

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Delta Announces Service to Osaka from Seattle in Partnership with Korean Air

June 15, 2018 Samuel Chen

Delta announced that the airline would be adding nonstop service to Osaka-Kansai (KIX), Japan, from Seattle (SEA), beginning in 2019. Delta currently offers service from Osaka to Honolulu daily. When the Seattle to Osaka route

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Aerolineas Argentinas Seeks to Overhaul Loyalty Program

June 14, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Last week, two announcements were made in Argentina’s Official Gazette by Aerolíneas Argentinas, as required by law. The Argentine flag carrier issued a technical document that listed the problems and challenges with its loyalty program, Arplus,

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Virgin Australia’s CEO to Step Down in 2020

June 13, 2018 Matthew Garcia

Virgin Australia’s Chief Executive Officer John Borghetti has announced he will not be renewing his contract as the CEO. Borghetti’s contract is set to expire on Jan. 1, 2020. Borghetti joined the Virgin Australia Group

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American Airlines Adds Longest Route So Far For Its 737 MAX

June 13, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Starting next September, American Airlines will add the Boeing 737 MAX 8 to the Washington (DCA) to Los Angeles (LAX) route, replacing the current 737-800 aircraft on one of the two daily services of the

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Sun Country Debuts New Paint Scheme

June 12, 2018 Akhil Dewan

Minneapolis-based Sun Country Airlines has announced that it will be adopting a new livery. The announcement comes after Sun Country employees voted on which design they liked the best. The new design, known as “#TeamA,”

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Jet2 Aircraft Diverted, Intoxicated Passenger Banned For Life

June 11, 2018 Daniel Morley

A Jet2 flight from Belfast, Northern Ireland to Ibiza, Spain was forced to divert to Toulouse on last Friday afternoon after an unruly passenger was described as “aggressive” toward other passengers and the crew of

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South African Airways to Begin Restructuring to Combat Financial Woes

June 8, 2018 Andy Nelson

South African Airways (SAA) CEO Vuyani Jaraya has admitted that “tough decisions” are required in order to save the continent’s largest carrier from financial ruin. On the verge of collapse, Jaraya indicated a streamlining of the

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Hawaiian Airlines Inaugurates Service to Long Beach with New A321neo

June 8, 2018 Albert Kuan

Southern California flyers now have a new link to Hawaii as Hawaiian Airlines has officially inaugurated service to Long Beach Airport. The airport, located in southeast Los Angeles County, is the newest Californian destination for

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Air China and Air Canada Sign Joint Venture as Chinese Carrier Expands North American Presence

June 7, 2018 Jace Moseley

Wednesday marked the start of a new joint venture between Air China and Air Canada, two national carriers on opposite ends of the Pacific Ocean. The signing took place in Beijing, Air China’s home base, and

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IATA Celebrates Industry Results for 2017 but Downgrades 2018 Forecast

June 5, 2018 John Flett

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is holding its Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) in Sydney, Australia this week. At a presentation on Monday, IATA Director General and CEO Alexandre de

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WestJet Encore Celebrates its Five-Year Anniversary

Norwegian Announces First Entry into Canada

U.S. Airlines Take a Stance Against Transporting Separated Child Immigrants

FedEx Places Order for 24 Additional Boeing Freighters

Will a New Low-Cost-Carrier Be Taking Flight in the U.S.?

Emirates Testing A380 at Boston’s Logan International Airport

WestJet’s Swoop Unveils U.S. Plans in DOT Application

Increase in Safety Prompts the EU to Lift Ban on Indonesia’s Airlines

The Slow and Painful Decay of LATAM Argentina

TAP Air Portugal Promotes Stopover Program in Brooklyn with Co-Owner David Neeleman

Delta Announces Service to Osaka from Seattle in Partnership with Korean Air

Aerolineas Argentinas Seeks to Overhaul Loyalty Program

Virgin Australia’s CEO to Step Down in 2020

American Airlines Adds Longest Route So Far For Its 737 MAX

Sun Country Debuts New Paint Scheme

Jet2 Aircraft Diverted, Intoxicated Passenger Banned For Life

South African Airways to Begin Restructuring to Combat Financial Woes

Hawaiian Airlines Inaugurates Service to Long Beach with New A321neo

Air China and Air Canada Sign Joint Venture as Chinese Carrier Expands North American Presence

IATA Celebrates Industry Results for 2017 but Downgrades 2018 Forecast

Delta’s Refurbished 777 is a Win For Passengers

Opinion: Airlines are Failing to Properly Utilize Big Data

WestJet Encore Celebrates its Five-Year Anniversary

Unlikely Allies Join Forces to Demand Action on European ATC Strikes

Norwegian Announces First Entry into Canada