The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has just elected Qatar Airways' Chief Executive, Akbar al-Baker, as the new chairman of the board, effective June 2018. Akbar al-Baker will take over from current chairman, Goh Choon Phong, current Chief Executive Officer of Singapore Airlines on the rotating one-year term position. Akbar al-Baker will commence his term at the end of IATA’s 2018 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Sydney and will continue until the end of its 2019 AGM. al-Baker said “I…
This week has certainly been a seesaw of a week for the Airbus A380. The current title holder for the world’s largest passenger aircraft saw both the good and the really ugly over the last seven days, leaving many to wonder what the future holds for "the whale." Some Refreshed,…
United Airlines has announced a new partnership with disaster relief organizations, such as the American Red Cross, to assist in the relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Harvey by incentivizing frequent fliers to donate. United Airlines is offering bonus miles to MileagePlus members who donate to American Red Cross,…
In the world of aviation, enthusiasts are often seen discussing aircraft that land on concrete runways rather than those that land over water. However, living in a state that has a large coastline, as well as needing to obtain my rating for my job, I wanted to share my story…
The Virgin America and Alaska Airlines acquisition is well underway, and it is beginning to resonate around the combined airline's system. Perhaps one of the most noticeable changes occurred Saturday night at New York's LaGuardia airport where crews could be seen converting Virgin America branding into Alaska signage. [caption id="attachment_15202" align="aligncenter"…
Singapore Airlines operated the first scheduled passenger flight onboard the Airbus A380 in October 2007. Fast forwarding to almost ten years later, the airline has confirmed that it will be the first to park an A380, according to Reuters. The airline has already stated that it plans to return its…
Passenger Revenue per Available Seat Mile (PRASM) is a term thrown around the airline industry often. It’s a division of passenger revenue by available seat miles. The question of its importance has caused a divide between many, including analysts and airline executives. Revenue vs. Net Income The U.S. airlines in…
For decades, the Boeing 747-400 has been the backbone of fleets around the globe, including EVA Air. As more advance technology and fuel efficient aircraft come into play, EVA’s last Boeing 747-400 passenger jumbo jet (B-16411) made its final commercial flight as BR892 from Hong Kong back to Taipei on…
Technology in relation to the aviation industry has morphed into something that has never previously existed. In just a decade, flight tracking technology has evolved into something that isn’t just seen by controllers and airline employees, but is accessible to the general public as well. What was once only available…
American Airlines has announced that starting next summer it will not resume its daily seasonal service from Manchester International Airport to New York's JFK Airport. The airline currently operates a mix of Boeing 757 and Boeing 767 aircraft for the flight across the Atlantic. Meanwhile, competitors Virgin Atlantic And Thomas…
