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Silver Airways Begins Seasonal Bar Harbor Flights

July 2, 2018 Daniel Morley

Ft. Lauderdale-based Silver Airways began new service between Boston and Bar Harbor this weekend. The seasonal flights will be operated daily using the airline’s 34-seat Saab 340s. The flights will run from July 1 to

Opinions

Opinion: How Heathrow’s Expansion Could Affect the Entire U.K.

July 2, 2018 Connor Sadler

Earlier this week, Members of Parliament in the U.K. voted in favor of expanding London Heathrow airport, which could bring an extra runway. Already Britain’s busiest airport with roughly 78 million passengers in 2017, a

Trip Reports

A Look at Low-Cost Flying in Taiwan

July 1, 2018 Albert Kuan

I’m a big fan of low-cost carriers (LCC’s) in Asia. Usually, the cabins are bland and uninteresting, but the attractive buy-on-board meals and funny cartoon characters make the journey quite unique. Also for the aviation

Routes

Changes Coming to United’s Ultra-Long-Haul Route Network

July 1, 2018 Parker Davis

In January of 2016, Chicago-based United announced they would launch a flight from their hub in San Francisco across the Pacific to the small Asian nation of Singapore. The route came as a surprise to

Airlines

Four Options For Cargo: A Glimpse at Mexico’s Air Cargo Carriers

June 30, 2018 Ian McMurtry

The structure of Mexican commercial aviation has dramatically changed in the 2000s with major players such as Mexicana disappearing and up and comers like VivaAerobus, InterJet and Volaris coming into play. But its not just

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ICAO Redefines Fossil Fuels in Attempt to Reduce Global Aviation Emissions

June 30, 2018 Hemal Gosai

Much to the dismay of environmentalists, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), an agency of the United Nations, came to an agreement to declare fossil fuels as “green alternative fuels” to help reduce carbon emissions

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Delta Looking to Asia for Revenue Growth

June 29, 2018 Akhil Dewan

After Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines announced the resumption of its service to India, the carrier has stated that it is looking to Asia for future revenue growth. In a statement at the National Press Club

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Aeroméxico Offers Discount Trips to Seoul to Celebrate World Cup Success

June 29, 2018 Andy Nelson

The Mexican national carrier, Aeroméxico, is offering a 20 percent discount on flights to South Korean capital Seoul after their national team sensationally saved their blushes at the FIFA World Cup in Russia, on Wednesday.

Routes

Sun Country Announces 11 New Routes Across the United States

June 28, 2018 Jace Moseley

Newly converted ultra-low-cost carrier Sun Country Airlines announced 11 new point-to-point routes to destinations across the United States. The new routes will operate out of Dallas, Texas; Madison, Wisconsin; Portland, Oregon; and St. Louis, Missouri,

Throwback Thursday

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: SAHSA

June 28, 2018 Ian McMurtry

While the small Central American country of Honduras does not currently have a flag carrier, that was not always the case. Honduras’ original flag carrier was Servicio Aéreo de Honduras S.A., abbreviated to SAHSA, which

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Photos: United Debuts Premium Plus Seating on a Boeing 777-200

June 27, 2018 Ryan Ewing

United is joining other major U.S. carriers with the addition of a premium economy cabin. This new cabin, called Premium Plus, will serve as the airline’s first premium economy product and will officially debut as early

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IAG’s Low-Cost LEVEL Expands to Vienna for Intra-European Connections

June 27, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Three Airbus A321s with LEVEL’s livery will arrive into their new base in Vienna, Austria this week, from where they will start operating routes within Europe next July. From Schwechat, they will fly to Malaga, Barcelona,

Planes

Vietnamese Start-Up Bamboo Airways Orders 20 Boeing 787-9 Aircraft

June 27, 2018 Matthew Garcia

Boeing announced an order for 20 787 Dreamliners by Vietnamese start-up carrier Bamboo Airways. The order, announced on Monday, is valued at $5.6 billion USD for the 787-9 variant. Bamboo Airways, under parent company FLC

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Aegean Airlines Announces Airbus A320neo Deal

June 27, 2018 Akhil Dewan

Earlier this year, Aegean Airlines signed an MoU with Airbus for 30 brand new Airbus A320neo aircraft. Recently the Athens-based carrier has announced that is has firmed up a deal worth $5.8 billion with Airbus

Airports

U.K. Parliament Votes ‘Yes’ to Heathrow Expansion, Further Legal Challenges Ahead

June 26, 2018 John Flett

The U.K. Parliament has voted overwhelmingly to back the expansion of Heathrow Airport and the building of a third runway. U.K. Transport Secretary Chris Grayling called the parliamentary vote on approval for a third runway

Routes

Norwegian Continues Staggering Growth with Tampa Flight Announcement

June 26, 2018 Parker Davis

Norwegian Airlines announced Sunday it will launch twice-weekly flights between its transatlantic hub at London Gatwick and Florida’s Tampa International Airport on Oct. 31, 2018. The flight will be operated on Wednesdays and Saturdays with

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Etihad Plans to Loan Pilots to Emirates

June 25, 2018 Daniel Morley

In a surprising announcement, Etihad Airways will loan out pilots to rival U.A.E. carrier, Emirates. The move was confirmed by officials from Emirates Airline as a way to stifle the airline’s ongoing pilot shortage. The

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Airbus Issues Warning to U.K. Regarding Brexit Uncertainty

June 24, 2018 Connor Sadler

Late last week, Airbus published a memorandum regarding its plan of action in the U.K., stating that if the country’s Brexit agreements aren’t made more clear, the company may leave the country. Although it has

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Photos: Airbus A330-900neo Makes U.S. Debut in Miami

June 24, 2018 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

Representatives from Airbus, TAP Portugal, Rolls Royce, RECARO, and MIA were on hand to show off the newest Airbus widebody jet, the A330neo, for the first time in the United States. This is the first

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The Next Chapter in the “Guide” Animal Saga

June 24, 2018 Parker Davis

Early last year, I wrote an article on the problem airlines have had responding to passengers bringing animals into the cabin under the guise that they are there for emotional support. In the article, I

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Stories

Silver Airways Begins Seasonal Bar Harbor Flights

Opinion: How Heathrow’s Expansion Could Affect the Entire U.K.

A Look at Low-Cost Flying in Taiwan

Changes Coming to United’s Ultra-Long-Haul Route Network

Four Options For Cargo: A Glimpse at Mexico’s Air Cargo Carriers

ICAO Redefines Fossil Fuels in Attempt to Reduce Global Aviation Emissions

Delta Looking to Asia for Revenue Growth

Aeroméxico Offers Discount Trips to Seoul to Celebrate World Cup Success

Sun Country Announces 11 New Routes Across the United States

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: SAHSA

Photos: United Debuts Premium Plus Seating on a Boeing 777-200

IAG’s Low-Cost LEVEL Expands to Vienna for Intra-European Connections

Vietnamese Start-Up Bamboo Airways Orders 20 Boeing 787-9 Aircraft

Aegean Airlines Announces Airbus A320neo Deal

U.K. Parliament Votes ‘Yes’ to Heathrow Expansion, Further Legal Challenges Ahead

Norwegian Continues Staggering Growth with Tampa Flight Announcement

Etihad Plans to Loan Pilots to Emirates

Airbus Issues Warning to U.K. Regarding Brexit Uncertainty

Photos: Airbus A330-900neo Makes U.S. Debut in Miami

The Next Chapter in the “Guide” Animal Saga

Boeing-Embraer Partnership Formally Announced at Farnborough

Australian REX Accuses Rivals of Stealing Pilots

Taking a Ride Onboard the Embraer E190-E2 in Farnborough

Opinion: Norwegian is a Win for Both Travellers and Airlines

HNA Group Isn’t Paying for a Batch of New A330s