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Trip Reports

Trip Report: Virgin Atlantic’s Former Air Berlin A330 Economy Class

September 11, 2018 Connor Sadler

Since their acquisition earlier this year, Virgin Atlantic’s Airbus A330-200s have received a lot of negative feedback, most reviews complaining particularly about the leg space and seat comfort. Fortunately for me, at the end of

Opinions

Should Virgin Atlantic Have Retrofitted Their A330-200s Before Using Them?

August 6, 2018 Connor Sadler

Virgin Atlantic acquired four Airbus A330-200s from the now-defunct Air Berlin between February and May of this year. While the airplanes are now in the Virgin Atlantic livery, each with their own special name, the cabins

Planes

HNA Group Isn’t Paying for a Batch of New A330s

July 16, 2018 Jose Antonio Payet

Chinese conglomerate HNA group, who owns carriers including Hainan Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines and Tianjin Airlines has six Airbus A330-300s stalled by Airbus, after failing to pay on time, as seen and reported by a

News

Argentina Removes Airfare Minimums, Deregulates Domestic Market

July 4, 2018 Pablo Diaz

In an unexpected move, Argentina’s Minister of Transportation Guillermo Dietrich announced that national administration will no longer set minimum prices for domestic airfares, starting on August 15. This means that the market will be able

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Photos: Airbus A330-900neo Makes U.S. Debut in Miami

June 24, 2018 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

Representatives from Airbus, TAP Portugal, Rolls Royce, RECARO, and MIA were on hand to show off the newest Airbus widebody jet, the A330neo, for the first time in the United States. This is the first

Airlines

How Aerolineas Argentinas is Cutting Costs by Revising Old Contracts

June 20, 2018 Pablo Diaz

A few weeks ago, at the presentation of Aerolineas Argentinas’ financial statements, it was mentioned that, in the effort to rationalize expenses, the company had renegotiated a contract with Sabre for the provision and maintenance

News

First Look: Aerolineas Argentinas Opens New Hangar in Buenos Aires

May 14, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Aerolineas Argentinas announced the launch of the so-called “Hangar 5,” one of the most modern and largest in the region with a total surface area of 12,017 square meters and a system of bridge cranes

Routes

TAP Air Portugal Plans to Fly from Lisbon to Buenos Aires

April 19, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Portugal’s flag-carrier TAP Air Portugal announced that it will open a route between the European country and Argentina in 2019. The announcement was made at an event being held at Portugal’s Embassy in Buenos Aires. TAP

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Hawaiian Confirms Order for 10 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Aircraft, Squashes Airbus A330-800 Prospects

March 6, 2018 Matthew Garcia

Hawaiian Airlines has officially announced an order for 10 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft and the option for an additional 10 aircraft on Tuesday, effectively ending Airbus’ plans to deliver an A330-800 aircraft in the near

Routes

An Irish Alliance: Aer Lingus and Ryanair Sign Flight-Connection Deal

March 6, 2018 Andy Nelson

Ireland’s two largest airlines have agreed to a historic deal to connect short and long-haul routes out of the country’s capital, Dublin. Flag-carrier Aer Lingus and eminent low-cost carrier Ryanair signed the cooperation agreement that will allow

Airlines

Low-Cost Airlines Crossing the Pond: LEVEL

February 5, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Since the introduction of numerous low-cost airlines to the transatlantic market, access to Europe has never been easier or cheaper. New fuel-efficient aircraft and low-cost business models have allowed for increased competition among low-cost carriers,

News

Etihad Begins 2018 With New Executive Leadership Team and High Operational Performance Results

January 23, 2018 John Flett

Etihad Airways announced Monday that they have achieved their best operational performance since 2009. The Abu Dhabi based carrier has trumpeted network punctuality figures of 82 percent for departures and 86 percent for arrivals. Richard

Airlines

Avianca to Become First Airbus A330-300 Operator in Latin America

January 19, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Colombian flag-carrier Avianca will add two second-hand Airbus A330-300 widebody aircraft within the first half of 2018, making the company the first Latin American operator of the type. The aircraft are to be received from TransAsia

News

Going Out With a Stunt: The Outcome of Air Berlin’s Sharp Left Turn

December 20, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

As a way to commemorate Air Berlin’s final transatlantic flight, the pilots of flight 7001 from Miami to Dusseldorf on Oct. 16 made a sharp left turn over the airport following a low flyover of

Routes

LEVEL Lands a New Hub In Paris

November 30, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

From July 2018, the International Airlines Group (IAG) will launch new flights from Paris to Montreal, Newark, Guadeloupe, and Martinique under thr brand LEVEL, the company’s low-cost long-haul brand. LEVEL was founded in early 2017

Airlines

Aer Lingus Announces New Service to Seattle

November 19, 2017 Jace Moseley

On Friday, Aer Lingus announced the newest addition to its United States route network, Seattle. The new route will connect the Irish capital city of Dublin and Seattle, becoming Aer Lingus’ 11th destination in the

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A Pilot’s Perspective: Air Berlin’s Controversial Farewell Maneuver in Dusseldorf

October 23, 2017 James Dinsdale

“Tower, this is Ghost rider requesting a flyby.” “That’s a negative Ghost rider, the pattern is full.” The famous quote that springs to mind when watching the video of an Airbus A330-200 ‘aborting’ a landing,

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Going Out with a Stunt: Air Berlin’s Last Transatlantic Flight

October 20, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

On Sunday, Air Berlin’s final long-haul flight arrived in Dusseldorf, almost nine hours after departing from Miami International Airport. Air Berlin flight 7001 was on final approach to Dusseldorf’s runway 23L, when the pilot

News

Air Berlin Announces More Route Cuts, Inches Closer to Demise

September 12, 2017 Jace Moseley

Air Berlin announced on Sept. 11, that it would be ending Caribbean flights from the airline’s hub is Dusseldorf, Germany on Sept. 25. This announcement comes just days after the airline announced it would cancel

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Delta Adds New Service to Lagos from New York-JFK Hub

August 20, 2017 Joshua Drabble

Beginning March 24, 2018, Delta will add new service between its New York-JFK hub and Lagos, Nigeria. This three-times-weekly service complements the Atlanta-based carrier’s Atlanta to Lagos flight, which operates four-times-weekly. The service is scheduled

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Trip Report: Virgin Atlantic’s Former Air Berlin A330 Economy Class

Should Virgin Atlantic Have Retrofitted Their A330-200s Before Using Them?

HNA Group Isn’t Paying for a Batch of New A330s

Argentina Removes Airfare Minimums, Deregulates Domestic Market

Photos: Airbus A330-900neo Makes U.S. Debut in Miami

How Aerolineas Argentinas is Cutting Costs by Revising Old Contracts

First Look: Aerolineas Argentinas Opens New Hangar in Buenos Aires

TAP Air Portugal Plans to Fly from Lisbon to Buenos Aires

Hawaiian Confirms Order for 10 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Aircraft, Squashes Airbus A330-800 Prospects

An Irish Alliance: Aer Lingus and Ryanair Sign Flight-Connection Deal

Low-Cost Airlines Crossing the Pond: LEVEL

Etihad Begins 2018 With New Executive Leadership Team and High Operational Performance Results

Avianca to Become First Airbus A330-300 Operator in Latin America

Going Out With a Stunt: The Outcome of Air Berlin’s Sharp Left Turn

LEVEL Lands a New Hub In Paris

Aer Lingus Announces New Service to Seattle

Going Out with a Stunt: Air Berlin’s Last Transatlantic Flight

Air Berlin Announces More Route Cuts, Inches Closer to Demise

Delta Adds New Service to Lagos from New York-JFK Hub

United to Begin Flying Boeing 787-10s to Europe from Newark

Copa Overhauled: Panama’s Flag Carrier Shows Off New Aircraft and Revamped Interior

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United Unveils New Boarding Process

Aviation History Preserved: World’s First Boeing 777 Arrives at Pima Air and Space Museum