Routes
A Delta 717 at ATL (Photo: AirlineGeeks | Ryan Ewing)

Delta Adds Two Non-Hub Routes from White Plains, N.Y.

Delta Air Lines has loaded two new routes into their booking site, but they don't touch any of the carrier's hubs. United Airlines, and especially American Airlines, have histories of adding routes between two non-hub cities, especially when there are major sporting events happening. But it is rare to see this from Delta, as they tend to stick more towards the traditional hub-and-spoke model with very few exceptions in their network, except for a few routes out of the nation's…

Emirates Premium Economy Product Shines in First Year

Emirates' premium economy has achieved tremendous success in its inaugural year, owing to the dedication and efforts of the cabin crew team, which has now expanded to an impressive 20,000 members. Since its introduction in August 2022, over 160,000 customers have traded to fly in Emirates' premium economy. The product…

Air Transat Commences Flights To Peru

Canadian leisure carrier Air Transat recently announced further network expansion into South America during the upcoming northern winter schedule. Subject to government approvals the airline will fly to Lima, Peru twice weekly from Toronto and once a week from Montreal. Air Transat is part of the Transat A.T. Inc. tourism…

Turkish Airlines Profiting from Increased International Travel

As the world moves past the COVID-19 pandemic, airlines are back to making money again. Passengers are returning to the skies across the world eager to make up for lost time. One such airline that has benefited from this pent-up demand is Turkish Airlines. The airline finished the second quarter…

Air India Finally Takes Off with Refreshed Livery and Brand…

Since the Tata Group took over the airline, there had been much speculation about its rebranding, which came to an end. Mr. N. Chandrasekharan, the Chairman of Tata Group, revealed the logo and livery on Thursday in New Delhi. This significant step marks a massive milestone for Air India in…

Rising Above Turbulence: Pakistan’s Pioneering Aviation Overhaul for the Future

Amidst the evolving global aviation landscape, Pakistan is boldly setting its sights on rejuvenating its most cherished aviation jewel: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). This audacious stride towards privatization manifests the nation's proactive agenda to transform key sectors of its vast infrastructure. Notably, this endeavor resonates deeply with an ambitious $3…

Really Cool Airlines Expects to Launch in December

Since the pandemic has come to an end, many new airlines around the globe are set to spread their wings. Really Cool Airlines, a new carrier in Thailand, is expected to launch its services in December with three leased Airbus A330s with a capacity of more than 300 in the…

The Pigeon-Guided Bombs of WWII

The U.S. Government has been known to explore any and all ideas that would give them a tactical advantage during wartime. Some of these ideas are very outside the box, to say the least. One such idea was Project Pigeon. This was an initiative to develop a pigeon-controlled guided bomb,…

Niger Airspace Closure’s Impact on Regional Air Travel

Niger, a landlocked country at the heart of Africa, finds itself embroiled in a political crisis that has led to the closure of its airspace. The country’s military rulers have declared the closure of the country's airspace, signaling an escalation of tensions with neighboring countries and the international community. With…

Lufthansa Regional Part 3: Why Is Air Dolomiti So Different?

Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve detailed trips I took on two different Lufthansa Regional carriers. The Lufthansa CityLine brand is best integrated into the Lufthansa group, wearing Lufthansa’s colors and sharing a nearly-identical name. Air Dolomiti, while still a wholly-owned member of the Lufthansa Group, doesn’t match the…