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Airports

Dubai International Airport During Sunrise: A Drive Around the Airfield

September 20, 2017 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

Dubai International (DXB) has always had a special place in my heart. Some of my first memories as a child have taken place while flying through Dubai. But back then, it was a completely different

Airlines

‘New Spirit of United’ Arrives to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Houston

August 29, 2017 Ryan Ewing

The tragic flooding in the Houston area during Hurricane Harvey is wreaking havoc on the local community. For one airline, sending support to its second largest hub extended much farther than travel waivers or meal

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American Completes Two-Class Retrofits for Entire Boeing 777-200 Fleet

July 25, 2017 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

Gone are the days of three-class Boeing 777-200 aircraft at American Airlines. On Monday, the Fort Worth-based carrier said that there are no longer any 777-200s with a three-class configuration in operation. The carrier has

News

Singapore Airlines Adds Premium Economy Product on San Francisco to Hong Kong Flight

July 24, 2017 Samuel Chen

On Friday, Singapore Airlines announced that it would be adding premium economy between San Francisco (SFO) and Hong Kong (HGK) on flights 1 and 2. This addition allows the carrier to offer premium economy to

Planes

The Boeing 777 Aircraft Celebrates 23 Years of Flight

June 12, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

June 12, marks 23 years of flight for the Boeing 777. The program for this aircraft was initially launched in October 1990 with an initial order from United Airlines. N7771, the first aircraft, took off

Airlines

Emirates’ New First Class: Will It Win Over Customers?

June 2, 2017 Joshua Drabble

Earlier this week, Emirates announced that it will debut its latest first class offering in November at the Dubai Air Show. The Dubai based carrier, which is currently the world’s largest operator of the Boeing

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Iran Air to Receive First Boeing 777-300ER a Year Early

April 10, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

In December of 2016, Iran Air landed a major deal worth $16.6 billion with Boeing for 80 jets including 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, 15 Boeing 777-300ERs, and 15 Boeing 777-9s. The airline was scheduled

Routes

Emirates Launches Athens Route to Both Fanfare and Protests

March 14, 2017 Joshua Drabble

On Sunday, March 12, Dubai-based Emirates launched its brand new route to Newark via Athens. The route, operated by a Boeing 777-300ER, marks the airline’s 12th destination in the United States and 155th globally. The

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Remembering The Pope’s Flight To America

March 2, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

The Vatican City does not have a specific aircraft designated for the Pope, meaning he usually relies on a chartered Alitalia aircraft. However, when Pope Francis visited the United States back in September of 2015, American

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Is United’s 777-300ER the Best Option for Economy Class Passengers?

February 27, 2017 Parker Davis

Chicago-based United Airlines will begin flying their new Boeing 777-300ER between Newark and Tel Aviv as of May 5, the airline announced Sunday. The new aircraft will take over for the Boeing 777-200 already operating

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United Names First 777-300ER “New Spirit of United” Ahead of Next Month’s Inaugural Flight

January 17, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

United’s first Boeing 777-300ER was delivered earlier this month and has been preparing for its first revenue flight which is scheduled from Newark to San Fransisco on Feb. 16. Unlike older aircraft, this one will be

Beyond The One Inch Length Difference: Airbus’ A350-1000 vs. Boeing’s 777-300ER

November 25, 2016 Parker Davis

In 1986, Boeing announced plans for a stretched version of the Boeing 767, tentatively coined as the Boeing 767-X, which would retain many of the elements of the standard 767, but would expand and lengthen

Crystal Cruises Shows Off Ultra Luxurious 777-200LR

September 21, 2016 Matthew Garcia

Have you ever wanted to go on a cruise but don’t like the idea of traveling on a giant boat in the middle of the ocean? Or maybe you like the idea of a cruise

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Delta to Begin Los Angeles to Beijing Service

March 14, 2016 Tyler Tashji

Delta Air Lines announced it will begin daily nonstop service between Los Angeles (LAX) and Beijing’s Capital International Airport (PEK). The announcement comes a week after American Airlines announced it will begin service between Hong

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Will Emirates Say “Hello” to New Fifth Freedom Rights Flight?

February 26, 2016 Tyler Tashji

Emirates has recently requested fifth freedom rights to fly between Zurich, Switzerland and Mexico City, Mexico. Fifth freedom rights allow the carriage of passengers between two countries by an airline of the third. Emirates already

Airlines

Emirates to Fly Nonstop to Auckland

January 28, 2016 Tyler Tashji

Dubai-based Emirates has announced it will fly nonstop to Auckland beginning March 1st, 2016. The new service will be in addition to the airline’s existing flights, which now gives New Zealand five daily roundtrip flights

Airlines

Undercarriage Stowaways: A Short Analysis

January 16, 2016 James Dinsdale

The latest body to be discovered in the wheel well of an airliner occurred on January 11th at Paris-Orly Airport. An unidentified male’s body was discovered during maintenance operations on an Air France Boeing 777.

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Another Dubai Route Bites The Dust

December 10, 2015 Tyler Tashji

United Airlines has announced that it will cease service to Dubai, United Arab Emirates in January of next year. The airline currently serves Dubai from its hub at Washington-Dulles International Airport. United flight 976 will

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Cathay Pacific Unveils A New Livery

November 1, 2015 Ashley Magoon

On November 1, 2015, Cathay Pacific unveiled a refreshed livery that will eventually appear on their entire fleet, both present and future. Initially revealed on a Boeing 777-300ER, the new design will begin to appear

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BA2276: “The Las Vegas Miracle?” A Pilot’s Perspective

October 6, 2015 Guest Author

Usually after any kind of incident on an airliner, reporters interview distraught passengers who are only all too willing to relay the terrible circumstances that existed on the doomed jet. These sort of interviews make for

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Dubai International Airport During Sunrise: A Drive Around the Airfield

‘New Spirit of United’ Arrives to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Houston

American Completes Two-Class Retrofits for Entire Boeing 777-200 Fleet

Singapore Airlines Adds Premium Economy Product on San Francisco to Hong Kong Flight

The Boeing 777 Aircraft Celebrates 23 Years of Flight

Emirates’ New First Class: Will It Win Over Customers?

Iran Air to Receive First Boeing 777-300ER a Year Early

Emirates Launches Athens Route to Both Fanfare and Protests

Remembering The Pope’s Flight To America

Is United’s 777-300ER the Best Option for Economy Class Passengers?

United Names First 777-300ER “New Spirit of United” Ahead of Next Month’s Inaugural Flight

Beyond The One Inch Length Difference: Airbus’ A350-1000 vs. Boeing’s 777-300ER

Crystal Cruises Shows Off Ultra Luxurious 777-200LR

Delta to Begin Los Angeles to Beijing Service

Will Emirates Say “Hello” to New Fifth Freedom Rights Flight?

Emirates to Fly Nonstop to Auckland

Undercarriage Stowaways: A Short Analysis

Another Dubai Route Bites The Dust

Cathay Pacific Unveils A New Livery

BA2276: “The Las Vegas Miracle?” A Pilot’s Perspective

How the U.S. Visa Ban Could Create Issues for Turkish Airlines

Qantas Celebrates Delivery of First 787

Airbus and Bombardier Look to Double C Series Success with New Partnership

Ethiopian Airlines: A Bright Future for a Growing Airline

Further Woes for Travelers as Hurricane Ophelia Hits the U.K.