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How American’s New Codeshare Deal Could Open Up oneworld Passengers’ Horizons

November 15, 2019 Parker Davis

The African continent has long been one of the markets that is least-permeated by U.S. airlines. On the surface, that seems sensible, given the continent’s location had made flying there impossible until recent decades and

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Asiana Airlines Temporarily Suspends Seoul to San Francisco Flights

October 21, 2019 Will Lee

As a result of a tragic accident in 2013, Asiana Airlines is being forced to suspend its daily service from Seoul to San Francisco for 45 days starting Mar. 3, 2020. On July 6, 2013,

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Inside the Departure of Qantas’ First Nonstop Research Flight from New York to Sydney

October 19, 2019 Thomas Pallini

Qantas launched its first research flight on Friday departing from New York’s John F. Kennedy International and flying nonstop to Sydney’s Kingsford Smith Airport, the first flight ever to do so, as part of its

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Alitalia Still Without a Savior, Is the End Approaching?

October 17, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

Another deadline has passed for Alitalia and there is still no indication of a likely solution to the Italian flag carrier’s long-standing troubles. A binding offer that was due to be presented by Oct. 15

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Flybe Unveils New Brand: Virgin Connect

October 15, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Flybe, one of United Kingdom’s biggest regional carriers, has announced that it will rebrand as Virgin Connect in 2020. The announcement was made by Mark Anderson, Connect Airways CEO in a corporate event held on

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Qantas Reveals Special 100th Anniversary Boeing 787 Livery

October 15, 2019 James Dinsdale

Qantas Airways has unveiled a special livery to commemorate the forthcoming centenary celebrations the airline will begin over the next year. The Australian flag-carrier will turn 99 in November and begin the countdown towards its

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Peruvian Airlines Reportedly Suspends Operations

October 5, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Peruvian Airlines has suspended operations after the airline’s bank accounts were frozen by Peru’s tribunal fiscal, preventing it from paying fuel suppliers. The move took effect following discrepancies in tax values the airline should have

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XL Airways France Temporarily Suspends Operations

September 30, 2019 James Dinsdale

Two weeks after halting ticket sales, French carrier XL Airways has announced that it is suspending flights effective from Sept. 30 through until at least Oct. 3. The airline, based at Paris Charles de Gaulle

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Thomas Cook Shuts Down, Leaves Passengers Stranded

September 22, 2019 Pablo Diaz

After failing to secure additional funding, the largest and oldest tourist broker Thomas Cook has ceased operations on September 23, setting an end to almost 180 years of history and tradition. Even though the group’s

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France Prepares to Lose Another Low-Cost Carrier as XL Airways Ceases Ticket Sales

September 19, 2019 Pablo Diaz

French low-cost carrier XL Airways has announced that it has ceased selling tickets as of Sept. 19, due to “financial difficulties.” The company also announced the cancellation of several flights, leaving its future in doubt

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Pilot Union Tests British Airways By Canceling Planned Strike

September 18, 2019 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

The union representing the majority of British Airways pilots, the British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA), has announced the decision to pull the planned strike action for September 27. BALPA announced back in August the strike

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The Sun May Set on British Airways Operations as Pilot Strike Continues

September 9, 2019 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

For the first time in British Airways history, 3,900 pilots have gone on strike that started at midnight, September 9, after months of meetings and negotiations between airline and union broke down over pay and

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British Airways Questioned By Authorities Following Flight Cancellations

August 27, 2019 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

British Airways is being questioned by the United Kingdom’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) following its handling of flight cancellations in anticipation of strike action that was announced by the union representing the majority of its

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Alfred Haynes: The Pilot Who Saved Millions

August 26, 2019 Pablo Diaz

On July 19, 1989, Captain Alfred Haynes likely didn’t have the time to realize two significant items about the day ahead of him. He was presented with a certainty that not many people are in

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British Airways Pilots to Strike on Sept. 9, 10 and 27

August 23, 2019 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

The British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA), which represents around 4,000 British Airways pilots, has announced the dates it will instruct its members to walk out over a pay dispute lasting since last November. The strike

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Qantas Records Increased Revenue in 2019, Plans For Project Sunrise with Ultra-Long-Haul Research Flights

August 22, 2019 Ian McMurtry

Qantas is looking back on another strong year financially while also looking to the future with a new experiment on the way in 2020. The airline posted record revenues over the last fiscal calendar year

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Southwest Announcing Route Cuts From Major Hubs and Focus Cities

August 20, 2019 Akhil Dewan

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines has announced that it will be suspending 17 routes in January. The routes being cut had not performed as expected, but the carrier has hoped that the cut routes will free up

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Southwest Cuts Newark Flights, Reports Second-Quarter Results

July 25, 2019 Connor Sadler

Southwest on Thursday reported its performance results from the second quarter of 2019. While financial and operational performance was “remarkably strong,” according to the airline’s CEO Gary Kelly, despite the grounding of the Boeing 737

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Atlantia to Become Alitalia’s Majority Stakeholder

July 17, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

The never-ending saga of ailing carrier Alitalia seems to be close to a new chapter. On Monday, the now-majority stakeholder Ferrovie dello Stato (the Italian state railway company) held a Board of Directors meeting to

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Norwegian Air Argentina Files Request for U.S. Routes

July 10, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Just two weeks after the United States and Argentina signed the commitment to amend the existing bilateral agreement regarding commercial aviation, Norwegian Argentina filed a request to ANAC, Argentina’s national aviation authority, to operate regular

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How American’s New Codeshare Deal Could Open Up oneworld Passengers’ Horizons

Asiana Airlines Temporarily Suspends Seoul to San Francisco Flights

Inside the Departure of Qantas’ First Nonstop Research Flight from New York to Sydney

Alitalia Still Without a Savior, Is the End Approaching?

Flybe Unveils New Brand: Virgin Connect

Qantas Reveals Special 100th Anniversary Boeing 787 Livery

Peruvian Airlines Reportedly Suspends Operations

XL Airways France Temporarily Suspends Operations

Thomas Cook Shuts Down, Leaves Passengers Stranded

France Prepares to Lose Another Low-Cost Carrier as XL Airways Ceases Ticket Sales

Pilot Union Tests British Airways By Canceling Planned Strike

The Sun May Set on British Airways Operations as Pilot Strike Continues

British Airways Questioned By Authorities Following Flight Cancellations

Alfred Haynes: The Pilot Who Saved Millions

British Airways Pilots to Strike on Sept. 9, 10 and 27

Qantas Records Increased Revenue in 2019, Plans For Project Sunrise with Ultra-Long-Haul Research Flights

Southwest Announcing Route Cuts From Major Hubs and Focus Cities

Southwest Cuts Newark Flights, Reports Second-Quarter Results

Atlantia to Become Alitalia’s Majority Stakeholder

Norwegian Air Argentina Files Request for U.S. Routes

JAL Breaks Down Haneda Airport Strategy for 2020

TAP Air Portugal Announces A321neoLR Transatlantic Route Expansion

Virgin Atlantic Expands A350 Routes for Summer, Doubles Down in Successful Markets

Air New Zealand Cancels Peak Season Flights Due to Continued Engine Issues

SunExpress Places Boeing 737 MAX Order, Boosts Confidence in Struggling Program