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An Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9. (Photo: AirlineGeeks | Katie Zera)

Alaska to Begin Service to Honolulu From Everett Paine Field

Alaska Airlines has announced that starting November 17th they will offer year round flights to Honolulu from Seattle/Everett Paine Field. For a limited time fares will start at $149 each way as well as redemptions through Alaska’s mileage plan starting at 12,500. In the press release, Alaska said “This is our first new route to Honolulu in more than a decade and it will be the longest flight we will operate from Paine Field.” Paine Field is a smaller airport…

All Nippon Airways, EL AL Introduce New Codeshare

Recently, All Nippon Airways (ANA) has entered into a codeshare agreement with EL AL Israel Airlines. Under the new agreement, both airlines’ travelers could enjoy a seamless travel experience between Japan and Israel. Subject to government approval, ANA could start codesharing on EL AL’s flights between Tel Aviv and Tokyo’s…

Icelandic Start-Up PLAY Reports Strong May Performance

In a press release this past Wednesday, Icelandic carrier PLAY announced record passenger numbers and a high load factor to complement during its May operation. The four-year-old carrier was founded in 2019 and flew its first flight two years ago. After surviving the pandemic, the airline is now in a…

Trip Report: Flying the World’s First COMAC C919

On May 28, a China Eastern COMAC C919 took to the sky and began the first commercial flight of the Chinese-manufactured jet. Since then, COMAC's C919 was placed on the route between Shanghai’s Hongqiao International Airport and Chengdu’s Tianfu International Airport. This aircraft has attracted a lot of aviation enthusiasts,…

Air Tanzania Enhances Its Cargo Operations

Air Tanzania — the state-owned airline of Tanzania — received its first dedicated cargo aircraft, the Boeing 767-300 Freighter. The delivery marks a significant milestone for both Air Tanzania and Boeing, as it is the first direct delivery of a 767 Freighter to an African carrier. The introduction of the…

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Gets Its First Lounge

Toronto’s downtown airport has received its first dedicated lounge with the opening of the Aspire | Air Canada Café. The new space at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport offers a new experience for passengers at an already unique airport. The Aspire | Air Canada Café The new lounge is a…

Saudi Start-Up Riyadh Air Unveils First Livery

Saudi Arabia’s new Riyadh Air has unveiled its first livery. The first of two expected designs, the airline called it a "perfect blend of cutting-edge technology and timeless elegance.” Riyadh Air painted the scheme on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, of which it has ordered up to 72. Riyadh Air’s is…

Icelandair and Turkish Airlines Ink Codeshare Agreement

This weekend, Icelandair and Turkish Airlines signed a codeshare agreement between the carriers that will offer passengers connections through their respective hubs. Turkish passengers flying into Keflavik can now connect through Icelandair's hub and continue to destinations in North America. For passengers on Icelandair to Istanbul, they can now continue…

Boom Supersonic Announces Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply Agreement with Dimensional…

Boom Supersonic announced a few days ago that it has signed a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) purchase agreement with Dimensional Energy, a U.S.-based sustainable fuels company. Boom will purchase up to 5 million gallons of SAF annually for the duration of the Overture flight test program. The Overture is Boom's…

How to Book an All-Electric SAS Flight

SAS will begin allowing customers to reserve seats on what will be the first electric aircraft flights in 2028. While the Scandinavian airline does not yet have an actual date for the flight, passengers will be able to make reservations with the airline for a date that will be announced…