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JetBlue Announces New Service to Minneapolis from Boston

October 22, 2017 Daniel Morley

JetBlue Airways has announced a new city in their route network. Beginning May 3, the airline will begin thrice-daily service between Minneapolis/St. Paul and their hub in Boston. Flights will be operated by the airline’s

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Delta Remains Committed to C Series Order Despite Recent Tensions

October 19, 2017 Akhil Dewan

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has announced that they plan to remain committed to their order of 75 CS100 aircraft from Canadian aircraft manufacturer, Bombardier, after recent events involving complaints from Boeing and proposed tariffs to

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Qantas Plans to Power Aircraft with Biofuel Beginning in 2020

October 14, 2017 Samuel Chen

Qantas announced that the airline plans to have its Los Angeles-based aircraft powered by biofuel from 2020 onward, thereby reducing the carbon emissions on the airline’s service between the U.S. and Australia. The airline is

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Air France and Vietnam Airlines to Kick off Joint Venture in November

October 12, 2017 Akhil Dewan

Paris-based Air France and Hanoi-based Vietnam Airlines have announced their intention to begin a joint venture for flights between the Vietnamese cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and Paris. The two airlines, both

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French Strike Action Causes Flight Disruption Across Europe

October 11, 2017 Andy Nelson

Industrial action among nine public-sector unions in France, including the main air-traffic controller’s union, has resulted in disruption in the skies over Europe. The strike, lasting from Monday evening until Wednesday morning, has caused cancellations

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JetBlue and Atlas Air Deliver Needed Supplies to Puerto Rico

October 8, 2017 Samuel Chen

JetBlue, the largest airline in Puerto Rico, along with Atlas Air Worldwide, have sent over 110 tons of supplies to Puerto Rico in recovery efforts following Hurricane Maria. JetBlue’s initiative, 100×35 JetBlue, is a commitment

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Virgin America Flights to be Operated by Alaska in April 2018

October 7, 2017 Matthew Garcia

After purchasing Virgin America for $2.6 billion in 2016, Alaska Airlines will switch all Virgin America flights to Alaska operations on April 25, 2018. Alaska was cleared by the Antitrust Division of the United States

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OneJet Adds Second Base in Milwaukee, New Routes to Columbus and Omaha

October 6, 2017 Daniel Morley

Business jet carrier, OneJet, announced it will be opening a second base in Milwaukee. The expansion is the first for the Pittsburgh-based carrier since it switched from an Indianapolis hub to its current Pittsburgh home.

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Another Gulf Carrier Backing: Qatar Airways Invests in Italy’s Meridiana

October 3, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

The state-owned flag carrier based in Doha, Qatar Airways, announced that it has finalized a deal with Sardinia-based airline Meridiana, to purchase a 49 percent stake in the Italian carrier, while Meridiana’s parent company will

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Free Instant Messaging Now Offered on Some Flights: Will The Trend Continue?

October 1, 2017 Matthew Garcia

To stay in touch with friends, family, and clients while flying, passengers must pay for onboard Wi-Fi. Most U.S. domestic Wi-Fi services cost around $5 which may not be worth it to some, especially on

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United Will Operate a 747 Farewell Tour to Its Major Hubs in October

September 28, 2017 Ryan Ewing

United is giving employees and retirees one last chance to say goodbye to the 747. Beginning on October 12, the Chicago-based airline will operate a series of 747 flights around their hubs to celebrate the

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Photos: JetBlue Goes Green With a Refreshed NY Jets Special Paint Scheme

September 27, 2017 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

At a tailgate themed event, JetBlue revealed a refreshed livery design made specially for the New York Jets. JetBlue became the official airline of the New York Jets back in 2009, and in 2010 revealed

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Qatar Airways Orders More 777-300ERs, Outlines Future Cargo Plans

September 26, 2017 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

At the Boeing Everett Delivery Center on Monday, Qatar Airways received its first of two Boeing 747-8F freighter aircraft. The delivery ceremony was attended by Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al

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Mokulele Airlines Announces Changes to Southern California Operations

September 24, 2017 Daniel Morley

Mokulele Airlines has announced a change to their southern California operations, as the airline will be making a switch in Los Angeles airports for its route to Santa Maria. Currently, the Hawaii-based carrier operates two

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Boeing Lands Large Dreamliner Order From Turkish Airlines

September 22, 2017 Matthew Garcia

Boeing and Turkish Airlines have jointly announced an order for 40 787-9 Dreamliners. The new order has a bill totaled at nearly $11 billion. “The 787 Dreamliner is the most technologically advanced airplane in the

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Kearney, Nebraska to Receive New Service From SkyWest

September 20, 2017 Matthew Garcia

The Kearney, Neb. City Council has unanimously voted SkyWest Airlines has the next carrier for Kearney. City council members voted 5-0 for SkyWest, the winner out of seven bids from other regional carriers. The council

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Icelandair Lands at DFW, Direct Challenge to WOW Air

September 15, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

On Thursday another Reykjavik based carrier, Icelandair, announced nonstop flights to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), one of Texas’ largest and busiest metroplexes. The airline is second to announce flights to Keflavik International Airport

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Ryanair Looks to Expand Operations in Frankfurt

September 14, 2017 Akhil Dewan

Ireland-based Ryanair has announced an expansion plan for their operations in Frankfurt, Germany next summer. Ryanair is a relative newcomer to the larger Frankfurt Main Airport, having previously operated its flights out of the smaller

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A Look Inside American’s New Flagship Experience at Chicago O’hare

September 12, 2017 Guest Author

On Tuesday evening , American Airlines held an event celebrating the opening of their new Flagship Lounge at Chicago O’Hare (ORD). While the lounge doesn’t open until 3:30 a.m. on Sept. 14, 2017, this event

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Air Berlin Announces More Route Cuts, Inches Closer to Demise

September 12, 2017 Jace Moseley

Air Berlin announced on Sept. 11, that it would be ending Caribbean flights from the airline’s hub is Dusseldorf, Germany on Sept. 25. This announcement comes just days after the airline announced it would cancel

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JetBlue Announces New Service to Minneapolis from Boston

Delta Remains Committed to C Series Order Despite Recent Tensions

Qantas Plans to Power Aircraft with Biofuel Beginning in 2020

Air France and Vietnam Airlines to Kick off Joint Venture in November

French Strike Action Causes Flight Disruption Across Europe

JetBlue and Atlas Air Deliver Needed Supplies to Puerto Rico

Virgin America Flights to be Operated by Alaska in April 2018

OneJet Adds Second Base in Milwaukee, New Routes to Columbus and Omaha

Another Gulf Carrier Backing: Qatar Airways Invests in Italy’s Meridiana

Free Instant Messaging Now Offered on Some Flights: Will The Trend Continue?

United Will Operate a 747 Farewell Tour to Its Major Hubs in October

Photos: JetBlue Goes Green With a Refreshed NY Jets Special Paint Scheme

Qatar Airways Orders More 777-300ERs, Outlines Future Cargo Plans

Mokulele Airlines Announces Changes to Southern California Operations

Boeing Lands Large Dreamliner Order From Turkish Airlines

Kearney, Nebraska to Receive New Service From SkyWest

Icelandair Lands at DFW, Direct Challenge to WOW Air

Ryanair Looks to Expand Operations in Frankfurt

A Look Inside American’s New Flagship Experience at Chicago O’hare

Air Berlin Announces More Route Cuts, Inches Closer to Demise

JetBlue Announces New Service to Minneapolis from Boston

New Allies Acquired: The Airline Alliances You May Not Know About

United Shares Take a Tumble Following Third Quarter Results

Going Out with a Stunt: Air Berlin’s Last Transatlantic Flight

Delta Remains Committed to C Series Order Despite Recent Tensions