Undoubtedly, 2023 was another historic year for the aviation industry. On a global scale, airlines continued to blossom again following turbulent COVID-19 times. With vaccine availability increasing around the world, the industry slowly recovered: countries loosened restrictions, opened borders and once again welcomed travel. As we fly into a new and promising year for the commercial aviation sector, let’s take a moment to look back at some of this year’s biggest headlines. The articles below are listed in chronological order…
As ITA Airways strides into 2024, the airline faces challenges and opportunities, grappling with financial losses and legal battles. The outcome of these situations will be crucial in determining ITA Airways' role in the competitive and dynamic aviation landscape in 2024. The Italian national carrier, which launched operations in October…
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has met with several U.S.-based airlines to discuss frequent flyer programs (FFPs). According to Reuters, the DOT is researching some ‘unfair and deceptive’ practices in airline FFPs that may be negatively impacting members. These practices were categorized as “troubling reports” by Senate Judiciary Committee…
Editor’s Note: AirlineGeeks is excited to launch our ‘Livery of the Week’ series. Every Friday, a team member will share an airline livery, which can be from the past, present, or even a special scheme. Some airline liveries are works of art. The complexity associated with painting around critical flight components…
A stowaway was found alive in the landing gear of an Air Algerie 737-800 on Thursday morning after a flight from Oran, Algeria to Paris’ Orly Airport. The man, who was between the ages of 20 and 30 years old, was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition, according…
Here we are; 2024 is right around the corner and there are plenty of developments to keep an eye on as the commercial aviation sector looks to write its next post-pandemic chapter. Indeed, the airline industry remains ever-so-cyclical as it morphs into the changing tides of our global economy. A…
Despite weather events at some of its hubs, American managed through the peak holiday travel period from December 20-25 with zero mainline flight cancellations. According to data from Flightaware, the Fort Worth-based carrier scheduled 18,210 mainline flights during this period. Zero cancellations is a far cry from last year’s lackluster…
The International Date Line (IDL) creates an interesting opportunity for a unique twist to our travel plans. For those who do not overfly the Pacific often, it is quite an experience as it is the closest to time travel we can get for now. Time Zone Magic The reference point…
Southwest is making headlines after it canceled over 500 flights during the peak holiday travel period. According to data from Flightaware, the Dallas-based airline scrubbed 569 flights from December 20-25, representing 2.2% of its schedule. The troubled operational performance far outpaces any of Southwest's peers, which saw relatively smooth holiday…
Mexicana is back flying again for the first time in over a decade, albeit under new military-run management. Following some initial headwinds in receiving an Air Operator Certificate, Mexicana de Aviacion began service with a Boeing 737-800 that formerly belonged to the Mexican Air Force. The revived airline's first revenue…
