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Opinion: Is This How It Ends? Southwest Considering Airbus Orders Going Forward

October 26, 2019 Parker Davis

Thursday morning brought the release of Southwest Airlines’ third-quarter results. While Chief Executive Gary Kelly brought forth a number of interesting statistics showing the airline continues to be financially and operationally resilient despite massive troubles

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Turkish Airlines: An Airline to Watch at the Crossroads of the World

October 10, 2019 Peter Biondi

Behind a great airline, there is usually a great airport, but great airports also need a great airline. It is not by coincidence that Turkey built an impressive new airport as the country clearly has

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Opinion: Delta is Building an Aerial Empire Right Under Our Noses

September 30, 2019 Ryan Ewing

Delta Air Lines is one of the world’s largest air carriers and, now, certainly the most formidable force in the global aviation market. In a shocking announcement on Thursday afternoon, the Atlanta-based company said it would

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Opinion: Why Be a Frequent Flyer Program Prisoner?

September 27, 2019 Parker Davis

I love frequent flyer programs. Honestly, it may be safer to say I love all of the debate and discussion they create. Whether it’s about how to achieve an airline’s highest level of status for

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Opinion: Should Virgin Atlantic Re-Enter the Domestic U.K. Market?

September 21, 2019 Connor Sadler

Virgin Atlantic revealed this week that they would be interested in looking into the U.K. domestic market again should the slot system be reorganized after London Heathrow airport’s coming expansion. Virgin Atlantic says that a

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Opinion: Airbus and Boeing Need to Be Wary of Comac

September 7, 2019 Hemal Gosai

Recently it was announced that the three largest state-owned Chinese carriers have placed orders for the Chinese manufactured Comac ARJ21-700. The 90 seater single aisle aircraft are to be used by Air China, China Southern,

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Opinion: Why I Will Dearly Miss American’s ‘Super 80s’

September 3, 2019 Ryan Ewing

Call me dramatic, perhaps a bit over-emotional, or nostalgic, but I am indeed in love with American’s long-time workhorse MD-80 fleet. While other airlines, including Delta, will continue to operate the type after American retires

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Opinion: Chinese Crackdown on Cathay Pacific Sets Bad Precedent

August 25, 2019 Hemal Gosai

On Aug. 14, 2019, the aviation world was stunned by Cathay Pacific CEO Rupert Hogg’s decision to step down amid protests in Hong Kong. Though not officially confirmed, it is apparent that the resignation was

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Opinion: When Almost Meaningless Airline Marketing Succeeds in Going Viral

August 9, 2019 Parker Davis

I’ve been thinking a lot about airline marketing lately, having first came to mind after watching Delta make comparatively minor changes to its economy class service offerings and seeing how news outlets both large and

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United’s ConnectionSaver Isn’t Getting Enough Attention

July 28, 2019 Hemal Gosai

Earlier this year United introduced a new system called ConnectionSaver. This system, on a broad level, scans flights for customers making tight connections and looks at many variables to determine if it’s worthwhile to delay

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What If the Disney Airline Rumor Was True

July 23, 2019 Matthew Garcia

JustDisney.co, a Walt Disney fan site, released a false rumor about a Disney airline. While the story was confirmed by Disney to be indeed false, the topic is interesting. The story that The Walt Disney

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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: Is This How It Ends? Southwest Considering Airbus Orders Going Forward

Turkish Airlines: An Airline to Watch at the Crossroads of the World

Opinion: Delta is Building an Aerial Empire Right Under Our Noses

Opinion: Why Be a Frequent Flyer Program Prisoner?

Opinion: Should Virgin Atlantic Re-Enter the Domestic U.K. Market?

Opinion: Airbus and Boeing Need to Be Wary of Comac

Opinion: Why I Will Dearly Miss American’s ‘Super 80s’

Opinion: Chinese Crackdown on Cathay Pacific Sets Bad Precedent

Opinion: When Almost Meaningless Airline Marketing Succeeds in Going Viral

United’s ConnectionSaver Isn’t Getting Enough Attention

What If the Disney Airline Rumor Was True

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

Inside a FlyingLab: Lufthansa’s Unique In-Flight Conference Experience

Homeland Security Withdraws Proposal for Compulsory Facial Recognition at Airports for U.S. Citizens

Rebuilding The Princess Juliana Alternative: L’Espérance Airport

Hong Kong Airlines Meets Government Deadline, Tries to Begin Turnaround

JetSmart Slated to Take over Norwegian Air Argentina Operations