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

October 17, 2017 Jace Moseley

As announced last week, there will no longer be visa services between the United States and Turkey, effectively creating a travel ban between the two nations for both U.S. and Turkish citizens. Despite these measures,

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First Boeing 787-10 Destined for a Customer Rolls Out of Paint in North Charleston

October 12, 2017 Daniel Morley

On Thursday, Boeing rolled the first passenger 787-10 out of the paint shop in North Charleston, S.C. painted in the livery of launch customer, Singapore Airlines. The first 787-10 is expected to be delivered to

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Air Berlin Announces Termination of Flights on Oct. 28

October 9, 2017 Ashley Magoon

As of Oct. 9, insolvent carrier Air Berlin announced that it would cease all flights no later than Oct. 28, according to Reuters. A majority of long-haul flights have already been terminated, and any remaining

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Canada Jetlines Outlines Plan For Focus Cities, Low Fares

September 12, 2017 Joshua Drabble

Further information regarding the operations of the new Canadian ultra-low cost carrier Jetlines has been announced, with the new carrier to start operations in June next year. Jetlines has announced that it intends to offer

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IATA Elects Qatar Airways’ CEO as Chairman Of The Board

August 28, 2017 Joshua Drabble

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

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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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Air Arabia Weighs Options for New Aircraft

August 14, 2017 Joshua Drabble

Air Arabia, which has historically operated an all-Airbus fleet, is considering multiple manufacturers for its future fleet expansion. The airline, which is based in Sharjah, U.A.E., has quickly become one of the largest low-cost carriers

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Air France Creates New Airline to Attract Younger Passengers

July 20, 2017 Adam Fowler

France’s national carrier Air France has announced a new airline named Joon. The company will concentrate on short-medium haul flights from Paris Charles De-Gaulle Airport, before launching long haul services next summer. Hello, we are

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TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: US Airways

July 20, 2017 Daniel Morley

The origins of US Airways can be traced back to Pennsylvania in the year 1939 as All American Aviation. This company eventually changed its name to Allegheny AIrlines and experienced a series of mergers with

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Emirates Lands in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

July 9, 2017 Joshua Drabble

Emirates Airline has just launched its first service to Cambodia with the introduction of a daily service from Dubai International Airport to Phnom Penh International Airport via Yangon. The introduction of the service brings the

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Amtrak Goes After Delta With Latest Lawsuit

June 4, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

In an interesting development, Amtrak has filed a lawsuit demanding Washington D.C.’s Union Station take down advertising that has been placed by Delta Air Lines. In a statement from Amtrak’s legal filing, the company stated:

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Cathay Pacific Announces Layoffs in Hong Kong Following First Financial Loss in Eight Years

May 22, 2017 Joe Pesek

Hong Kong’s largest airline, Cathay Pacific, has announced the elimination of 600 jobs at the company in an effort to battle strong competition in the region and its first financial loss in eight years. While

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Qantas Outlines Start Date for Nonstop Flight Between London and Perth

May 1, 2017 Joshua Drabble

Australian flag carrier, Qantas, has announced the first nonstop service between London Heathrow and Perth. The 14,498 km (9,009 mi) service will launch on March 25, 2018, with the first flight, QF10, due to depart London

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The Crash of TK6491: What We Know

January 17, 2017 Parker Davis

A Boeing 747-400F crashed just outside of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Monday, killing all four crew in addition to dozens of people on the ground. The aircraft had attempted to land at Manas Airport during a

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Lufthansa Employee Negotiations Concluded Without Resolution

August 9, 2016 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

After an intense, five days of negotiation, Lufthansa, and its sparring partner Cockpit, the pilots union, concluded their debate. During a 24-hour long period that lasted well into Saturday morning, no equal ground could be found,

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British Airways to Launch Service to Chile

May 18, 2016 Tyler Tashji

British Airways will begin the first ever nonstop flight between the United Kingdom and Chile next year. The airline previously served Santiago between 1993 and 2000 as a “tag on” to its Buenos Aires flight.

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Alitalia to Return to China With Service to Beijing

April 14, 2016 Tyler Tashji

Italy’s flag carrier, Alitalia, announced it will resume service to China in July 2016. Alitalia will begin a nonstop flight between Rome-Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) and Beijing-Capital International Airport (PEK) on July 18, 2016. This

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JetBlue to Expand Mint Service

April 12, 2016 Tyler Tashji

JetBlue announced today it will expand its Mint service to seven more transcontinental routes. The airline launched its premium Mint service in 2014 on its flights to Los Angeles and San Francisco from its main

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Virgin Atlantic to Launch New US Routes from Manchester, Unveils Codeshare with FlyBe

April 1, 2016 Tyler Tashji

Virgin Atlantic has announced it will begin new nonstop service to Boston and San Francisco from Manchester. In addition, the airline announced a codeshare with FlyBe. The codeshare aims to bring passengers from small European

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KLM is First Airline to Use Facebook Messenger

April 1, 2016 Tyler Tashji

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will be the first airline to use the Facebook Messenger app to communicate with its customers. David Marcus, Vice President of Messaging at Facebook announced the news in a post: The

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

First Boeing 787-10 Destined for a Customer Rolls Out of Paint in North Charleston

Air Berlin Announces Termination of Flights on Oct. 28

Canada Jetlines Outlines Plan For Focus Cities, Low Fares

IATA Elects Qatar Airways’ CEO as Chairman Of The Board

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

Air Arabia Weighs Options for New Aircraft

Air France Creates New Airline to Attract Younger Passengers

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: US Airways

Emirates Lands in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Amtrak Goes After Delta With Latest Lawsuit

Cathay Pacific Announces Layoffs in Hong Kong Following First Financial Loss in Eight Years

Qantas Outlines Start Date for Nonstop Flight Between London and Perth

The Crash of TK6491: What We Know

Lufthansa Employee Negotiations Concluded Without Resolution

British Airways to Launch Service to Chile

Alitalia to Return to China With Service to Beijing

JetBlue to Expand Mint Service

Virgin Atlantic to Launch New US Routes from Manchester, Unveils Codeshare with FlyBe

KLM is First Airline to Use Facebook Messenger

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano

Airbus A330neo Takes First Flight in Toulouse

Alaska Bids Farewell to Beloved 737-400 Combi Fleet

Lufthansa and EasyJet Among Seven Bidders in Battle for Alitalia

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