Back at the end of February 2024, AirlineGeeks reported that JetBlue had put in a proposal for its first-ever Essential Air Service (EAS) contract. Now, almost two months later, the airline is closer to the proposal possibly becoming a reality. Presque Isle, Maine, which is known to have one of the most expensive EAS subsidies in the lower 48 states given its location further away from a larger hub than most, is now getting closer to the selection of the community's…
Several airlines, including Air India, Qantas, and Lufthansa, are amending flight schedules and routes due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The changes to flight schedules are to avoid overflight of the airspace of countries where conflict has the potential to escalate. The Guardian reports that Qantas will reroute…
Qantas is rerouting its longest flight and the world's fourth-longest passenger route due to concerns about Iranian attacks in the Middle East. The flight, operated by a Boeing 787-9, will add a stopover in Singapore to refuel as the Dreamliner cannot cover the distance if Iran airspace is avoided. The…
Miami International Airport (MIA) unveiled a new glass passenger boarding bridge at gate H17 on Friday, marking a move towards wider use of the technology. The overhauled bridge follows a similar structure introduced at gate D14 in late 2022. MIA plans to install 62 glass bridges in the first phase…
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 and…
Hungarian ultra-low-cost carrier Wizz Air and U.K. biofuel company Firefly have announced a partnership that aims to power 10% of flights operated by the carrier with sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) produced out of human waste by the year 2030. The Firefly plant located in Harwich, Essex, will be converted to…
Following the initial report about Scandinavian SAS being nearly taken over by Air France-KLM, the subsequent implication was that the former would change alliances from Star Alliance to Sky Team. The Transition Early this week, SAS Scandinavian Airlines released an announcement about the final date for the partnership switch. The…
American Airlines has announced that it is launching two new routes to Provo, Utah. The airline will fly to Provo from its hubs in Dallas/Fort Worth and Phoenix. Details: American’s New Routes to Provo The new routes to Provo Municipal Airport will start on Oct. 7, 2024. American will operate…
Air New Zealand has introduced a brand new menu that will be served in business class on long-haul flights. This new menu highlights local contemporary cuisine that aims to introduce unique New Zealand flavors to the world, according to the airline. The new dishes will be featured as 'A Taste…
In a not-so-surprising news, Spirit Airlines has announced that it will be closing its crew base at the Atlantic City airport in New Jersey later this year. The airline cites a decrease in daily departures and ongoing aircraft availability challenges. Many Spirit aircraft remain grounded due to Pratt & Whitney…
