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France Decides on More Taxes for Aviation Sector

July 14, 2019 Hemal Gosai

Following a less than successful attempt last year by the French government to increase tax revenues by proposing an increase in fuel taxes, particularly diesel fuel, the government is back at it doing what governments

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Argentina’s Commercial Aviation Revolution Has Become a Total War

July 9, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Amidst the classic and expected political turmoil that takes center stage every election year, the commercial aviation market is one key topic in both government and opposition parties in Argentina. It is no surprise for

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It Matters: Delta’s Commitment to Economy Puts Them Above the Pack

July 8, 2019 Parker Davis

On Sunday, a fellow AirlineGeeks writer published his take on Delta’s economy class improvements. While I won’t rehash in great detail the specifics of the news, his argument was pretty simple: “it doesn’t matter.” I

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Opinion: Why Passengers Need to Put a Stop to Airline Fees

June 24, 2019 Parker Davis

A report from USA Today released last week detailed the airlines’ success in continuing to up their revenues from ancillary fees. According to the report, airlines in the first quarter of 2019 earned $1.3 billion

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My Unpopular Opinion: It’s the MD-80’s Time To Go

April 20, 2019 Parker Davis

Before anyone breaks out the pitchforks and torches, let me explain myself. It shouldn’t take too long, and if you still want to afterward, go for it. I write this article wholeheartedly recognizing the McDonnell

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Opinion: An Overlooked Reason Why Airlines Fail

April 13, 2019 Peter Biondi

Managing an airline is like playing drums, it looks easy and many people can make some noise but when the music gets complicated, you see who really knows how to play and who can only

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Opinion: Low-Cost Transatlantic Business Model is Flawed

April 10, 2019 Hemal Gosai

WOW Air ceased operations recently, making it another low-cost transatlantic carrier to essentially shut its doors overnight. WOW air left thousands of passengers stranded without much recourse. Planes are scattered around airports waiting to be

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Opinion: Now Is Not the Time for Free Wi-Fi

March 31, 2019 Parker Davis

Earlier this week, Air New Zealand announced it would begin offering free Wi-Fi on all flights that feature properly equipped aircraft, effective immediately. The airline’s newly delivered Airbus A320neo family aircraft are already equipped and

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Opinion: The Problem of Aviation in Media

March 6, 2019 Daniel Morley

Often times the mainstream media is criticized when it comes to coverage of the aviation industry. More often than not, coverage is incomplete, inaccurate, or sensationalized. The aviation industry is often too complex and time

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Opinion: Why Airline Consolidation Still Remains a Scary Possibility

February 25, 2019 Parker Davis

On Feb. 24, the Dallas Morning News published on why American Airlines’ Dallas/Fort Worth hub isn’t so “scary” anymore. Let me preface this piece by saying, largely, I agree with them. The hub here at

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Opinion: Dear Emirates, Please Don’t Give Up On the A380

February 3, 2019 Parker Davis

It was reported on Jan. 31 that Dubai-based Emirates Airline is considering switching some of its orders from Airbus A380 aircraft to the smaller, more fuel efficient Airbus A350. Originally reported by Reuters, that change

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Opinion: The ‘Revelation’ Regarding Frontier’s Tipping Policy Isn’t News

January 25, 2019 Thomas Pallini

Just before the new year, a The Points Guy writer documented on his flight experience onboard Frontier Airlines, his self-proclaimed first flight on the American ultra-low-cost carrier. Following his flight, the writer penned an article

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Opinion: Please No More Flying Rooftop Bars

January 14, 2019 Hemal Gosai

Joon, the Air France experiment at courting millennials, has been in the news thrice so far. The first time was in June 2017 when the concept was announced, whereas the second was when operations began in

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Opinion: When the Customer is Wrong

January 11, 2019 Peter Biondi

Two days ago, someone sent me a video of a woman screaming at a JetBlue gate agent at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Although I’m a journalist, I’m also a former airline agent and have been

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Opinion: The Future of Aviation in Latin America Will be About Technology, Not Players

January 4, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Latin America is still an uncharted territory when it comes to commercial aviation. While the region is growing steadily, the general consensus is that there is more space available for new companies and a whole

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Opinion: One Way to Explain Why WOW Is Slowly Failing

December 16, 2018 Parker Davis

The last few years, and even the last decade, has seen huge success from low-cost carriers across the world. Airlines including Spirit and Frontier in the U.S. to IndiGo in India continue to corner largely

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Opinion: Why We Can Never Forget Commercial Aircraft Accidents

November 11, 2018 Parker Davis

On Oct. 29, Lion Air flight 610 crashed into the Java Sea shortly after taking off from Jakarta, killing all 189 passengers and crew onboard. Just over a month earlier—on Sept. 28—Air Niugini flight 73

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Opinion: Airlines Should Charge For Carry-On Bags

November 7, 2018 Daniel Morley

In the modern aviation environment, extra fees have become commonplace for passengers. The rise of ultra-low-cost carriers in the United States has seen passengers being charged for everything from assigned seats to their luggage. Even

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Opinion: Why It’s Important to Look at Aviation from a Big Picture Perspective

August 19, 2018 Ryan Ewing

Let’s face it; the vast majority of people don’t enjoy flying. From tight seats to surprising fees, the whole experience of hopping on an airplane can prove to be tedious. Despite this, there are several

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Should Virgin Atlantic Have Retrofitted Their A330-200s Before Using Them?

August 6, 2018 Connor Sadler

Virgin Atlantic acquired four Airbus A330-200s from the now-defunct Air Berlin between February and May of this year. While the airplanes are now in the Virgin Atlantic livery, each with their own special name, the cabins

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France Decides on More Taxes for Aviation Sector

Argentina’s Commercial Aviation Revolution Has Become a Total War

It Matters: Delta’s Commitment to Economy Puts Them Above the Pack

Opinion: Why Passengers Need to Put a Stop to Airline Fees

My Unpopular Opinion: It’s the MD-80’s Time To Go

Opinion: An Overlooked Reason Why Airlines Fail

Opinion: Low-Cost Transatlantic Business Model is Flawed

Opinion: Now Is Not the Time for Free Wi-Fi

Opinion: The Problem of Aviation in Media

Opinion: Why Airline Consolidation Still Remains a Scary Possibility

Opinion: Dear Emirates, Please Don’t Give Up On the A380

Opinion: The ‘Revelation’ Regarding Frontier’s Tipping Policy Isn’t News

Opinion: Please No More Flying Rooftop Bars

Opinion: When the Customer is Wrong

Opinion: The Future of Aviation in Latin America Will be About Technology, Not Players

Opinion: One Way to Explain Why WOW Is Slowly Failing

Opinion: Why We Can Never Forget Commercial Aircraft Accidents

Opinion: Airlines Should Charge For Carry-On Bags

Opinion: Why It’s Important to Look at Aviation from a Big Picture Perspective

Should Virgin Atlantic Have Retrofitted Their A330-200s Before Using Them?

ALPA Releases Statement Warning of Single-Pilot Aircraft

Azul May Buy Brazilian Regional Carrier to Secure Additional Congonhas Slots

Emirates Outlines Highly-Disputed Dubai to Mexico City Route

Atlantia to Become Alitalia’s Majority Stakeholder

Amaszonas Seeks to Grow in Bolivia, Expand in Regional Market