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Mr. Akbar Al Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways, speaks to the media. (Photo: AirlineGeeks

Qatar Airways CEO Al Baker Resigns After 27 Years

CEO of Qatar Airways and Governing Board Chairman of the oneworld Alliance, Akbar Al Baker, is stepping down as CEO of Qatar Airways after leading the airline for 27 years since 1997, according to Reuters. Al Baker is one of the longest-serving airline CEOs in the industry and he led Qatar Airways to become one of the biggest in the region, establishing the airline on the global stage with renowned service and operations. Al Baker's Tenure During his over two…

Why Airlines Struggle to Keep Captains

When the coronavirus pandemic hit in early 2020, the travel industry was among the hardest hit. Suddenly, drastic travel restrictions meant that demand for commercial air travel, cruises, hotels, and more disappeared virtually overnight. Original estimates predicted that it would take years for travel demand to rebound to pre-pandemic levels.…

Denver Air Connection Adds 17th Route

Colorado-based Denver Air Connection, or DAC for short, has added a 17th route to their network. The new flight will depart from one of its existing Essential Air Service communities. The new route departs from Pierre, South Dakota, a city the airline has been serving since SkyWest terminated its EAS…

Icelandair Reports Record Revenue and Profit in Q3 2023

Icelandair, Iceland's national airline, based at Keflavík International Airport near the capital Reykjavík, has announced exceptional financial results for the third quarter of 2023, reporting a record revenue of USD $560 million. This impressive performance contributed to a substantial 46% increase in profit, totaling $26.6 million, marking a significant milestone…

LOT Polish Airlines With A 2028 Strategy

This month, Michał Fijoł, the recently-appointed CEO of LOT Polish Airlines, presented a strategy the carrier will follow in the coming years of 2024-2028. All the boxes in the previous document, outlining the growth for the years 2016-2020, were checked ahead of time in 2019. With air transportation back on…

Porter Airlines Adds Las Vegas to Expanding Toronto Pearson Network

Canadian short-haul carrier Porter Airlines continues to expand its network from Toronto’s Pearson International (YYZ) since beginning operations from the airport in February of this year. Porter continues to operate from its traditional hub of the downtown Toronto Billy Bishop Airport (YTZ) but now touts Toronto Pearson as its ‘second…

Livery of the Week: Qantas’ Emily Kame Kngwarreye Dreamliner

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…

As Airline Capacity Shrinks, Travelers Look for Other Israel Evacuation…

The Israeli-Hamas war has caused significant air traffic disruptions in the area. Since the start of the conflict, the big three United States airlines have ceased service to Israel. There is no expected resumption of service as the war continues. This poses a challenge for the many U.S. citizens that…

U.S. Major Carriers with 865 Aircraft Ordered in Three Years

The past three years have brought significant changes in the airline industry. Airlines are looking towards the future for more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly fleets. The Big Three have placed orders with both Airbus and Boeing to expand and replace existing fleets.  United Airlines According to UK-based aviation valuation firm,…

Biden Nominee For FAA Administrator Notches Bipartisan Senate Support

With more than a year and a half since there was a Senate-confirmed head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), it looks like the streak is about to end. On Wednesday, the uniquely bipartisan U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation unanimously agreed that Michael Whitaker is the right…