Former American Airlines CEO Doug Parker is back in the limelight again after he retired from a nearly decade-long career leading the world’s largest airline back in 2021. But now the former airline chief is embarking on a new mission: to attract the next generation of pilots and aviation professionals from so-called ‘underrepresented’ communities. Joined by his wife Gwen—a former American flight attendant—along with Dana Donati, who previously led United’s Aviate Academy, the trio is debuting a new charity called…
On Jan. 22, 2022, JetBlue flight 1748 (N760JB) departing Hayden-Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) experienced a tail strike during takeoff while attempting to avoid a Beechcraft King Air (N350J) landing on the opposite runway. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation into the incident has now concluded, revealing a complex interplay…
Japan Airlines, also known as JAL, will take delivery of its first A350-1000 on December 14. AirlineGeeks was able to gain early access to its cabin, which consists of brand new, industry-leading hard products that will set to debut on JAL's flagship route from Tokyo Haneda to New York-JFK next…
A new partnership has formed between two airlines that are each in the midst of an effort to expand their connecting networks. Alaska Airlines and Porter Airlines have announced a new arrangement that will consist of an interline agreement and reciprocal loyalty program benefits. Expanding Partner Networks With Alaska having…
On Thursday, JSX announced that it will relocate its Arizona operations from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to a new private terminal at Scottsdale Airport (SDL), which is nearly 20 miles north. This move will take effect on Jan. 10, 2024. The carrier will retain its existing routes from…
Thrive Aviation, a Henderson, Nev.-based private aviation services provider, has joined forces with the Southwest Airlines Destination 225 Pilot Pathways Program. This partnership creates a direct pathway for promising pilots to become first officers at Southwest in as little as four years, according to a press release. Thrive Aviation CEO…
American Airlines and Philippine Airlines (PAL) have announced a new codeshare partnership, expanding travel options between the U.S. and the Philippines. This agreement will allow American passengers to book flights on Philippine Airlines-operated aircraft to Manila and Cebu via Tokyo. “We are excited to partner with Philippine Airlines, which will…
EVA Air’s passengers could potentially face a disruption amid the Lunar New Year holidays as Taiwan’s Taoyuan Union of Pilots (TUP) votes to strike within two weeks. According to TUP, the pilots were left behind and their salaries have only increased by 1.5% to 2% in 2022, the first pay…
Mexico has been steadily placing its airports under military control, a move that has raised concerns among some experts and citizens. As of November 2023, the military now oversees and controls 31% of all airports in Mexico, including both Mexico City airports, according to Yahoo News. The Mexican government has…
As the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) approaches, all eyes turn to Ivory Coast, the forthcoming epicenter of the continent's premier football event. Preparing for the anticipated surge in air travel during AFCON, the official carrier, Air Côte d'Ivoire, recently incorporated an Airbus A320 into its operations on December 2,…
